Long-term performance matters.
Good genetics should continue to demonstrate consistency, adaptability, and agronomic fit across changing environments.
Thatβs our focus here at Condie Genetics.
A champion by name. Built to perform.
RUSH, our newest red lentil variety, is entering the field for the first time.
The name is inspired by Olympic bronze medallist, Lyndon Rush, whose career was defined by consistency, discipline, and performance under pressure.
Lentils have different needs depending on the crop stage and stage of the growing season. Understanding crop staging helps improve the timing of applications, management decisions, and in-season observations.
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From Saskatchewan roots to the Olympic podium and now into Prairie fields.
Rush is our new small red lentil variety developed in Saskatchewan by @Limagrain
We are proud to bring you consistency, resilience, and long-term performance with this new innovation.
Research and field evaluation remain central to understanding how genetics perform across changing environments and growing conditions. Continuous improvement, long-term testing, and real field observations all play a role in advancing genetics for the future.
Lentils are a major part of Saskatchewan agriculture. Grown across millions of acres, this province continues to play a leading role in global lentil production and innovation.
Getting lentils ready to hit the field.
Early-season protection starts before the seed goes in the ground. Seed treatment is one part of supporting healthy establishment and early crop vigour.
In lentils, small differences early in the season often become important factors later. Crop establishment is one of the first indicators of yield potential and determines crop competitiveness and how evenly a field may progress throughout the growing season.
Lentils are quickly affected by early-season stress. Proper seed depth and ensuring separation from the treated herbicide layer are important considerations when aiming for uniform emergence and minimizing herbicide injury.
Weβre excited to introduce a new red lentil variety from Condie Genetics, RUSH, coming in 2028.
Named after Canadian Olympic bobsled bronze medalist Lyndon Rush, this variety represents the same qualities that defined his career: performance, discipline & consistency over time.
A good lentil variety should do more than yield. For Saskatchewan lentil growers, consistency across soil zones, lower disease risk, and strong standability are qualities that determine overall small green lentil performance.
Getting lentils off to the right start comes down to a few key decisions made early. Seeding conditions, stand establishment, rotation, and early-season pressure all play a role in how the crop performs. Focusing on these fundamentals helps set the crop up for success.
We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Fields to Finals sponsorship.
Congratulations to Blake Rempel of Rush Lake, SK; Joey Arneson of Milestone, SK; and Kylee Freeman of Imperial, SK!
As cropping plans are finalized, itβs worth evaluating whether your current genetics are still delivering the performance required in todayβs margin environment.
See what Condie Genetics has to offer at https://t.co/VQBrhxpSzT
Reminiscing on Plant 2025 as we look ahead to #Plant26.
Every season brings new challenges, new decisions, and new opportunities. Weβre excited to see what 2026 will bring!