Sevita Adds 9 New Soybean Varieties for Canadian Growers

Inkerman, ON - Sevita International, a Canadian-owned and operated soybean company, is excited to introduce 9 new soybean varieties across Canada for the 2024 growing season.

As an independent soybean company, Sevita selects varieties from its own proprietary breeding program, Sevita Genetics, and partners with other multinationals and public breeding organizations to deliver one of the strongest commercial soybean seed portfolios in Canada. These new varieties complement Sevita’s existing soybean line-up, fill geographical gaps, and identify potential new replacements for current products.

“Sevita International has a long-standing commitment to Canadian agriculture. The breeding program is located in Eastern Canada, so we have the opportunity to develop products in the areas where Sevita operates. Sevita considers farmer needs and growing conditions carefully when developing breeding objectives and bringing new varieties to market,” says John Van Herk, Product Development and Agronomy Manager at Sevita. “And through our export team, we can work very closely with our buyers and end-use manufacturers around the world to develop new varieties with unique characteristics that meet their specific needs.”

Sevita International is pleased to offer 9 new varieties to their existing variety lineup:

Sevita's New Food Grade Varieties

• HOWDEN^* - RM 00.5 (2400 CHU)
  • High-yielding variety adapted to mid-season areas of Manitoba with a slender to average profile and medium short plant height.
  • Howden has performed great in Manitoba MPGA trials over the past two years.
  • Currently in 20+ research, demonstration, or on-farm plots across Manitoba.
• DUFFERIN^* - RM 00.7 (2450 CHU)
  • A mid-to-late season variety for Manitoba with excellent yields in before-market field trials.
  • Elevated protein content for international tofu and miso production.
  • Dufferin has shown competitive performance in the MPGA trials over the last 2 years.
  • Currently in 15+ research, demonstration, or on-farm plots across Manitoba.
• HALDI^* - RM 1.5 (2900 CHU)
  • Exceptional variety with cyst nematode resistance and two genes to combat phytophthora root rot – Rps1c & Rps3a.
  • This robust plant thrives in various production environments, including wide-row spacings.
  • Larger seed size with elevated protein content for tofu production.
  • Currently in 10+ research, demonstration, or on-farm plots across Ontario and Quebec.

Sevita's New Traited Varieties

• SI 00323XT - RM 00.3 (2350 CHU)
  • Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® variety with desirable plant architecture that moves well across Manitoba.
  • Looks to be very competitive in yield across 2022 research scale testing and will move well north and south with its wide and tall size.
  • Currently in 30+ research, demonstration, or on-farm plots across Manitoba.
• SI 00623XT – RM 00.6 (2425 CHU)
  • A mid-to-late season Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® variety with exciting yield results in pre-commercial testing.
  • Features a great defense package for white mold and phytophthora.
  • Currently in 20+ research, demonstration, or on-farm plots across Manitoba.
• SI 00723XFN - RM 00.7 (2450 CHU)
  • Exciting XtendFlex® variety with excellent yields in pre-commercial testing and early season vigour.
  • Strong defensive package including brown stem rot, soybean cyst nematode, and Rps1c phytophthora resistance.

  • XtendFlex® features additional spray options for better weed control.

  • Currently in 35+ research, demonstration, or on-farm plots across Canada.
• SI 0323E3N - RM 0.3 (2600 CHU)
  • Shorter-season Enlist E3™ variety for Eastern Canada with cyst nematode resistance.
  • Excellent standability that performs across all growing conditions.
  • Currently in 30+ research, demonstration, or on-farm plots across Ontario and Quebec
• SI 1323XFN^* - RM 1.3 (2850 CHU)
  • XtendFlex® variety with cyst nematode resistance, and an excellent defense package for white mold and phytophthora.
  • Workhorse variety showing excellent performance in lower-yielding production fields.
  • Has size and standability allowing it to adapt well in zone and north and south of zone as well. 
  • XtendFlex® features additional spray options for better weed control.
  • Currently in 20+ research, demonstration, or on-farm plots across Ontario and Quebec.  
• SI 1823E3N^* - RM 1.8 (2975 CHU)
  • Exciting later-season Enlist E3™ variety featuring cyst nematode resistance, SDS tolerance, and excellent phytophthora tolerance.
  • Very competitive in zone and moves north very well.
  • Currently in 15+ research, demonstration, or on-farm plots across Ontario and Quebec.

*Pending Registration

Sevita has invested considerably in products developed for Canadian acres. In the last two years, Sevita has introduced 19 new food-grade and traited varieties across Canada. Sevita goes the extra mile in collecting comprehensive data for our new and existing commercial varieties. Our commitment is reflected in participation in on-farm plots, demonstration sites, and provincial trials. We also conduct trials across private research sites nationwide to provide robust data that empowers your business decisions and optimizes your return on investment.

We understand the significance of seeing variety performance data in your local context and conditions. So, we've streamlined access to plot data - explore the Plot Results section on our website to conveniently find plots near you. This tool enables you to make informed comparisons between variety performance and profitability, guiding your choices effectively.

These products and plot results from previous years can be viewed in more detail at sevita.com.