jan 1, 1907 - Charles Saunders Develops Marquis Wheat
Description:
Charles Edward Saunders completed the development of Marquis wheat, a fast-maturing variety suited to the Prairies. It was first distributed to farmers in 1909 and greatly extended the area in which wheat could be grown. By 1920 it comprised 90% of the wheat grown on the Prairies.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1907
Now
~ 118 years ago