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Quarry Seed To Offer Corn In 2018

 Quarry Seed To Offer Corn In 2018
 
Seed distributor Quarry Seed is looking at getting into the corn business.
 
The company, whose main focus is soybeans, is planning to launch a couple of corn varieties next year.
 
Western Canada District Manager Todd Walker talked about some of the challenges with corn breeding.
 
"Moisture and heat units are always a factor we have to look at, so we have to look for varieties with lower heat units and varieties that can handle stress conditions of lack of moisture or even excess moisture."
 
Source : Steinbachonline

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