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John
McLaughlin
Co-Owner
C&M Seeds
John McLaughlin is a co-owner of C & M
Seeds, a family owned business based
just outside Palmerston, Ontario.
Established in 1978, C&M Seeds
introduced hard red winter wheat to
Ontario and today is the leading
supplier of wheat seed in eastern Canada
including both winter and spring
varieties. From its inception, the
company has specialized in this
high-value wheat segment and continues
to bring leading wheat genetics to
growers in eastern Canada.
Besides his duties as a co-owner, John
is responsible for IP wheat and
commodity marketing. |
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Red Wheat Revolution
“It was like trying to put a
square peg in a round hole…” |
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Accessing Genetics
“One of the reasons why I’ve
been successful with getting
these genetics is because…” |
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Future of Wheat Breeding
“There are a few components or
hurdles...” |
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Ontario Certified Seed
Decline
“…a lack of understanding in the
whole wheat category.” |
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Boosting Certified Seed Usage
“We may have to look at
regulation again…” |
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Sustaining Wheat Investments
“Commodity values are the key…” |
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The Need for Seed
“It’s the basis of all
opportunity…” |
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