SGS Canada was recently accredited by CFIA and we are now seeking export accreditation for OECD certified seed. This will allow us to test OECD certified seed for Export to the EU using a US style certificate giving our customers a option of Orange International or US style certificates.
We will be going for ISTA accreditation early next year to be able to issue Orange International Certificates. This will give our customers a choice as to which option their customer requires. The cereal crops have disease present and causing concern for seed stocks for next years crops. Soybeans just starting to come in crop lower than anticipated, but quality is good. Forage crops look good if harvested before the rains started, farmers looking for quick freeze with no snow to finish some harvesting this year. Overall yields are average to good.
Glen Green - Winnipeg Laboratory Manager