"Shmon, who purchased the company in 2008 and has worked in the industry since 1986, says forage seed production has shifted significantly over the decades. "In that time I've seen alfalfa seed production as high as probably 250-300,000 acres here in Western Canada. And now we're probably in the area around 100,000 acres," he says, noting that while forage crops offer strong net returns and diversification benefits, the relative ease of herbicide-tolerant commodities has drawn some growers away."
"Looking ahead, Shmon sees opportunity in regenerative agriculture initiatives and government programs that encourage living roots and cover crops on marginal land. At the same time, softer commodity prices are prompting producers to reconsider diversification. "Our crops, the forage and turf crop seed production side, definitely offer that diversity," he says, pointing to staggered harvest windows - from July through October - that help spread workload and risk while generating solid returns."
Imperial Seed marks 75 years in the forage, turf, and cover crop seed business. Founded in 1950, the company focuses on forage and turf seed production, contracting acres across Western Canada and retailing seed through a dealer network. The company was purchased in 2008 and the owner has industry experience dating to 1986. Forage seed acreage in Western Canada has declined from an estimated 250–300,000 acres to around 100,000 acres. Forage crops deliver strong net returns and diversification, while herbicide-tolerant commodity crops have drawn some acreage away. Regenerative agriculture initiatives and government programs promoting living roots and cover crops present growth opportunities. Staggered harvest windows from July through October help spread workload and risk while generating solid returns.
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