Growing forage and turf seed for BrettYoung™ brings many benefits to your farm, including access to our Seed Grower Partnership Program (SGPP).
The BrettYoung SGPP is designed to help manage risk and improve profitability by providing unique benefits to our growers. Each year, we enhance the program, and the 2026 SGPP brings back trusted favourites while also introducing exciting new offers.
- $50/bag off BrettYoung canola
- $3/unit off BrettYoung soybeans
These rebates are available to growers who sign a production contract or letter of intent by November 30, 2025, on matching acres of seed production and BrettYoung canola or soybeans. They can also be combined with other BrettYoung offers and retailer discounts.
This includes BrettYoung’s new LibertyLink® canola hybrids with Pod Defender™ shatter reduction technology. Visit our website to learn more about BrettYoung canola and soybean varieties for your farm.
Redekop Seed Control Unit Rebates (New for 2026) #
We’ve partnered with Redekop Manufacturing to bring you savings on Redekop’s Seed Control Units—a mechanical weed control system that integrates with your combine to destroy weed seeds and help manage herbicide resistance.
- 5% discount for BrettYoung seed growers
- Can be combined with other Redekop and dealer incentives for the lowest price available
Tall Fescue Stock Seed Guarantee #
Tall fescue growers can protect their stock seed investment with our Stock Seed Guarantee.
- 100% coverage of seed stock investment in the event of establishment failure
- BrettYoung will provide replacement stock seed at no charge on your next production contract the following year
Sign a production contract or letter of intent by November 30, 2025, to be eligible.
Ready to learn more? #
For complete program details and to discuss forage and turf seed production options for 2026, please contact your BrettYoung Seed Production Specialist.
Tall Fescue #
Tall fescue inventories remain stubbornly high compared to other turf species; however, most of the inventory is in lower quality varieties or variety not stated (VNS) seed. This lower-quality inventory continues to weigh on tall fescue prices, but movement of top-performing tall fescue varieties has been steady, at a small price premium to lower-quality inventory. Demand for high-quality tall fescue varieties is expected to remain strong, supporting higher plantings of in-demand varieties in 2026.
Alfalfa Update #
The Western Canadian alfalfa crop is still being harvested, but initial indications suggest it will yield an average or better harvest this year. Prices remain at historically high levels and are expected to remain stable this year, as demand continues to be strong and inventory remains low, providing growers with solid returns.
Red Fescue #
Red fescue yields in the Peace River region were significantly down this year due to extremely dry conditions. This will limit availability, although sufficient supplies of substitutes will cap price increases and keep red fescue values similar to those of other turf species.
Timothy Update #
The primary Western Canadian growing regions for timothy, in Alberta’s Peace River region and Manitoba’s Interlake region, were both extremely dry this past season, which significantly reduced timothy yields. Steady demand for certified timothy is expected to keep prices firm this coming year. Demand for certified timothy from domestic and international markets remains strong, driving increased demand for plantings of certified timothy in 2026.
Looking Ahead #
Western Canada forage and turf seed continues to be in demand, providing growers with profitable opportunities to diversify their farms this coming year. If you are interested in learning more about how forage and turf seed production could fit on your farm, reach out to a BrettYoung Seed Production Specialist to learn more.
