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For Alberta farmers, 2025 brings an exciting array of new crop seed varieties designed to boost yields, improve resilience, and meet evolving market demands. With a focus on peas, lentils and canola, here’s a preview of the top new seed strains that will be available to help Alberta farmers make the most of the upcoming growing season.
Best Peas to Grow in Alberta: New Varieties for 2025
Peas are a staple in Alberta’s crop rotation, and new pea varieties are designed to offer higher yields, better disease resistance, and improved quality. The CDC Prolific pea variety continues to impress with its high yield potential, while new varieties like Acadia and Genesis promise to meet the specific challenges of our local climate. It bodes well that these peas are well-suited for both dryland and irrigated farming, with exceptional tolerance to common diseases such as downy mildew and fusarium wilt (BASF Ag Solutions EC).
Growing Lentils in Alberta: The Latest Varieties
Lentils are another crucial crop for Alberta farmers, and the development of herbicide-tolerant varieties is a major innovation. CDC Imperial and CDC Impact are the first herbicide-tolerant lentil varieties on the market; they are a product of the Clearfield® Production System. These varieties, in addition to others like CDC Maxim, offer enhanced disease resistance, particularly to Ascochyta blight, and are well-suited to Alberta’s growing conditions.
Canola Varieties: InVigor Hybrids Lead the Charge
In 2025, InVigor L341PC will be one of the top performers in Alberta, thanks to its second-generation clubroot resistance and Pod Shatter Reduction technology. This variety is particularly suitable for areas where clubroot pressure is a concern, ensuring better standability and yield potential. Another exciting addition is InVigor Health L358HPC, which features a specialty oil profile along with improved standability, making it ideal for the mid to long growing zones in Alberta.
New Soybean Varieties for Alberta
As the demand for soybeans increases year over year, Alberta farmers will have access to improved soybean varieties like P008Z25E. This new variety features enhanced yield potential, IDC tolerance, and strong disease resistance, all of which are essential for success in Alberta’s climate. These new soybeans are designed to help farmers take advantage of the growing market for high-protein crops.
The Future Crops for Alberta Farmers: What’s Next?
The 2025 crop season in Alberta is shaping up to be one of innovation and opportunity. From the launch of herbicide-tolerant lentils to the continued development of disease-resistant canola varieties, these new seed strains are designed to provide higher yields, better resilience to drought, and more sustainable farming practices.
These advancements are just the beginning, as crop breeders and researchers continue to work on varieties that will shape the future of Alberta farming for years to come. Whether you're growing peas, lentils or canola next year, there are new varieties tailored to meet the specific needs of Alberta’s diverse agricultural landscape.
Stop by your local Future Ag dealer location to talk crop varieties! We will make sure you have the right equipment for the products of your choice – and help you get to know our smart farming options, too. See you soon!
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