New West Genetics develops premium, non‑GMO industrial hemp seed genetics that are optimized for fuel, feed, nutrition, and fiber, helping farms reduce carbon footprints and improve soil health. By combining traditional breeding with modern genomics, they produce regionally adapted, high‑yield varieties such as the award‑winning ABOUND line, which delivers strong grain yields and superior stalk biomass for diversified crop rotations.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Industrial hemp growers face inconsistent seed performance, low yields, and limited genetic options that hinder the crop’s ability to provide reliable grain, fiber, and biofuel outputs while contributing to climate‑friendly farming practices.
Solution
New West Genetics supplies premium, stable, non‑GMO industrial hemp seed varieties that are regionally adapted for high grain, fiber, and biomass yields. By integrating traditional breeding with modern genomics, the company creates genetically uniform lines with high germination, disease resistance, and traits such as frost tolerance. Its ABOUND multi‑purpose family offers dual‑purpose cultivars optimized for both grain and bast‑to‑hurd ratios, while the AMPLIFY hybrid trait skews plant sex to near‑100 % female, boosting grain yield and stalk uniformity. Certified through AOSCA and Health Canada, the seeds meet regulatory standards and are supported by agronomic programs, preferred crush partner arrangements, and logistics assistance to help growers integrate hemp into existing rotations and achieve sustainable, profitable harvests.
Target Audience
Primary customers are row‑crop farmers and agribusinesses seeking to add a high‑value, climate‑resilient hemp crop to their rotations, as well as processors and crush partners requiring consistent, certified seed for food, feed, fiber, and renewable fuel supply chains.
Features
- Non‑GMO, US‑bred hemp seed lines developed with genomic‑assisted selection for regional adaptation and high yield
- ABOUND dual‑family varieties delivering strong grain yields and favorable bast‑to‑hurd ratios for dual‑purpose rotations
- AMPLIFY hybrid trait providing up to 100 % female plants, hybrid vigor, and doubled grain yields with uniform stalks
- AOSCA and Health Canada certification guaranteeing seed purity, germination rates, and regulatory compliance
- Integrated agronomic support, including the Agronomy Excellence Program, market‑dynamic ROI guidance, and preferred crush partner logistics
- Proven performance in university trials and multiple first‑place awards for stalk biomass and grain yield