Pedigreed Seed
Fabian Seed believes in helping farmers maximize their profits with our seed. We strive to hybridize the best techniques from conventional and organic practices to create a holistic approach that is embedded in sustainability. Read more about Fabian Seed Farms and our seed growing philosophy here.
Barley
Esma
is an exciting new 2-row barley with exceptionally short strong straw and high grain yield potential. Esma is ideally suited to high moisture and high fertility growing conditions of Western Canada. Esma was registered in Ontario as a malt variety but in Western Canada it fits best as a feed barley as it’s malt profile does not match our normal western malt varieties.
Highlights:
Yield 110% of the check AAC Synergy and 109% of CDC Austenson in the 2026 Alberta Seed Guide
12 cm shorter than CDC Austenson in the 2026 Alberta Seed Guide
Resistant rating to loose smut in the 2026 Alberta Seed Guide
Very good lodging rating, in SeCan western EuroBarley trials Esma rated 1.3 vs 2.7 for CDC Austenson on a 1 to 9 scale where 1 = no lodging and 9 = flat
CDC Austenson
is a widely adapted two-row feed barley with incredible yield potential. It’s the top choice for our clients who want barley as an all-in-one package, whether for grain, silage, or swath grazing. It is rated at 116% of AC Metcalfe. Feedlots everywhere are becoming more concerned about high test weight and percentage of plump kernels. CDC Austenson can provide that in the grain sample, whether it be irrigation or dryland. Under intensive management, yields of over 150 bu per acre on irrigation are not uncommon. Lodging resistance is above average on this variety and can be enhanced with proper nutrition, placement, type, and timing.
Triticale – Spring
AAC Delight
AAC Delight is a variety developed here in Alberta by Dr. Harpinder Randhawa at Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, Lethbridge. It is a “reduced awn expression” that is official terminology to indicate that it does not have regular awns, like most triticale varieties. This is a huge point for our livestock clients looking for feedstock that does not cause lump jaw in cattle.
Another key feature of AAC Delight is its yield potential. Under dryland with moderate fertility or irrigation under intensive management, AAC Delight delivers. It is a versatile variety and is commonly used in green feed, silage and swath-grazing configurations. Of all cereals, triticale offers the highest protein content, which is another reason producers like AAC Delight. Out of all tested varieties, AAC Delight has the lowest ergot incidence, which gives producers satisfaction for producing high-quality feedstock. Its lodging resistance is excellent, so it works well in intensively managed cropping operations. Are you looking for more tonnes per acre? Then this is the variety for you.
Hard Red Spring Wheat
AAC Westking
AAC Westking is a conventional semi-dwarf CWRS with excellent grain yield potential, short strong straw and impressive disease resistance package that should position it to be the CWRS of choice for anyone looking to grow a conventional CWRS in western Canada.
Highlights:
106% of the grain yield of AAC Brandon
Semi-dwarf, 2cm shorter than AAC Brandon
Very good lodging tolerance, better than AAC Brandon
Large kernel, 35.9g compared to 33.2g for AAC Brandon
Resistant rating to leaf rust and bunt
Moderately resistant rating to FHB and stem rust
Good rating for sprouting tolerance
Durum
AAC Stronghold
AAC Stronghold is solid stem Canada Western Amber Durum with excellent yield potential and short strong straw. The solid stem of AAC Stronghold provides excellent wheat stem sawfly tolerance. AAC Stronghold has a good overall disease package, high test weight, good gluten strength, good pasta colour and low grain Cadmium. AAC Stronghold should be a good fit in all durum growing areas of Western Canada.
Highlights:
Very good straw strength, better than all the checks
2cm shorter than AC® Strongfield
5% higher grain yield than AC® Strongfield
Solid stem for excellent wheat stem sawfly tolerance
Resistant to leaf and stem rust and loose smut rust
Low grain cadmium
Good rating to sprouting tolerance
Yellow Peas
CDC Boundless
CDC Boundless is a high yielding yellow cotyledon field pea with high protein, medium seed weight, medium-long vine length, good standability and good resistance to seed coat breakage, dimpling and less green coloration. CDC Boundless is a great fit for all yellow pea growers in western Canada.
Highlights:
106% yield of CDC Amarillo
Very good resistance to seed coat breakage
+1.1% protein compared to CDC Amarillo
Good lodging resistance; better than CDC Amarillo and AAC Lacombe
Medium-long vine length; slightly longer than CDC Amarillo and AAC Lacombe
Powdery mildew resistance
Moderate resistance rating to Fusarium wilt
Flax
CDC Glas
CDC Glas is well-suited to irrigation production. Extremely strong straw resists lodging, even when approaching the 60 bu per acre mark. It is consistently a top yielder in all Western Canadian Co-op Trials. “Reconstituted” means it has been certified as grown in a GMO flax (Triffid)–free environment, so it has market eligibility to the European Union. Taller straw means decent height for production, even in dryland moisture restricted years.
Production Tip
It is now possible to grow flax and chop the straw back into your soil, rather than spending a pile of money to bale, stack and truck the straw, often at a financial loss. Consider using EcoTea® Residue Digester and keep your straw, nutrients and organic matter on your land. Ask us for more information about how EcoTea® can help.
Corn and Soybeans
Greenfield Genetics is part of a family owned seed company, proudly providing leading-edge genetics to farmers. Their Research and Product Development Department access genetics and traits from all around the world, combining only the best genetics that perform well on your farm. Numerous hybrids are tested every year across varying climate zones, and this ensures your success. Every research plot is tested for yield and whole plant digestibility, rated against competitor checks, resulting in accurate comparisons for each hybrid.
They offer Liberty Link tolerant varieties, alongside their Glyphosate tolerant and conventional platforms, to suit a multitude of chemistry options for your weed control.
Thunder Seed develops high-yielding soybean, grain corn, silage corn and grazing corn, for growers in Western Canadian provinces. Thunder Seed sets ambitious goals for themselves: to be first in leading-edge agronomy, first in seed development and always first in customer service. And the seeds are just the start; their service seals the deal for long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
They support the dealers and growers throughout the ongoing cycle of preparing, planting, growing and harvest in ways you would expect from a neighbor. So when it comes to your seed and meeting your needs – before, during or after the growing season – Thunder Seed will be there.
Prograin is the largest private value-added soybean company in Canada. Their outstanding expertise and advanced technologies have made them a world leader in the development, conditioning and marketing of superior quality soybeans.
What sets them apart is their varieties of early maturing soybeans, which are adapted to the climatic conditions of short season growing areas (groups 000 to 1). With more than 100 varieties developed and continually improved at their state-of-the-art research centre in Saint-Césaire, QC, they are positioning themselves as a key player in Canada and abroad, with the ultimate goal of offering the best varieties and the best seed quality to customers.
Alfalfa Seed
Through Imperial Seed, we offer several different varieties and alfalfa blends to suit your particular needs, all pre-inoculated.
Grass Seed
Whether you are looking to incorporate grasses into your grazing rotation or reinvigorate over-grazed soils, we can help.
Cover Crops
We work with Imperial Seed to suit any situation, with custom blending options with as many or as few species as you’d like, to fit your exact needs.
The cover crop specialists for Western Canada, with more than 60 years of experience in the industry. Imperial Seed is committed to keeping the growers’ interests first and foremost, while maintaining contract quality. We have been partnered with Imperial Seed for almost a decade and we have learnt that the team has a wealth of knowledge and experience to make realistic and honest recommendations for what will suit your growing area. Further to that, they can customize any blend to your liking so that you are getting exactly what you want, specific to your needs.
Imperial Seed is also a strategic partner with Cover Crops Canada and together are the industry leaders in cover crops and regenerative cropping options.
Need Financing Help?
Fabian Seed Farms is happy to offer financing options through Scotiabank's Yield More Financing™ program. The Yield More Financing™ program provides a fast, flexible and convenient line of credit for use at Fabian Seed Farms, so you can stock up for the growing season without worrying about the upfront cost. We're more than happy to help you sign up and get you set up for your growing season. Contact us today to get started.
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Fabian Seed Farms is here to help local Alberta farmers get the most out of their crop yield. With our environmentally-sustainable and high-quality seed, along with products to help your crop growth, we will help increase your crop quality.
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171050 Range Road 132, AB
Seed Yard:
130005 Township Road 174
Box 190, Tilley AB T0J 3K0
