b'SUNFLOWERSContinued from page 8 and have fixed genetics for disease resistanceThetwohybridsalsoweretestedin become parental lines. These parental linesstriptrialsin2023atthreelocations: are used to make experimental hybrids forWawanesa, Holland and Dundonald. For Manitoba Crop Alliance contracts Michaeltesting in nurseries at two Manitoba locations.more information, see the table below or Hagen of North Dakota as the lead breeder inEach year, MCA breeding program screensvisitmbcropalliance.ca.Resultsfromthe the sunflower program. Breeding of paren- approximately 130 preliminary experimen- 2024 strip trials will also be available on tal lines and initial hybrid development aretalhybridsand20advancedexperimentalour website. conducted in North Dakota, with a contra- hybrids.If you have questions about the hybrid season nursery in Chile.MCA was proud to register two high per- confectionsunflowerbreedingprogram, Material is screened for disease and her- forming hybrids from its program this year.contactKatherineStanley,Research bicide resistance and evaluated for desirableMCA 359306 and MCA 359239 became avail- ProgramManager,SpecialCrops,with agronomic characteristics such as early matu- able for tender on Oct. 15. Stay tuned to hearManitoba Crop Alliance at 204-898-4122. rity. Material that shows these positive traitswhen these hybrids will become available. Email: katherine@mbcropalliance.ca 2023 Strip TrialsResultsManitoba LocationsSOUTHWEST (WAWANESA) CENTRAL (HOLLAND) CENTRAL (DUNDONALD)6946 DMR MCA 359239* MCA359306** 6946 DMR MCA 359239* MCA359306** 6946 DMR MCA 359239* MCA359306**Yield (lb/ac) 1185.0 1578.0 1244.0 3638.5 4284.8 3812.0 3090.9 3345.5 3000.0Yield (%of 6946) 100.0 133.0 105.0 100.0 109.4 89.0 100.0 108.2 97.0Seed Size (22/64) 8.9 43.2 41.9 46.9 92.4 84.8 57.2 96.5 90.9% Nut Meat 55.3 48.6 53.8 53.4 52.7 51.4 52.0 54.8 52.8NOTE: Additional data including moisture content and test weight are available upon request *MCA 359239, previously known as EX 359239 **MCA 359306, previously known as EX 20306/200306It Starts with the Seed.New High Yielding Varieties Available.SoybeansPeasCornCanolaWheatOatsBarleyRyeContact our sales team for details: (204) 736-2849 7 5years ofQuality Seed Servicewww.pituraseeds.caSEEDMB.CASEED MANITOBA 2025 9'