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Students at the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines perform calculations of postharvest loss of rice grains in October 2012.

A less glamorous — but more effective — approach to feeding the world

By Digvir S. Jayas November 27, 2013

Annually over 2.6 billion tonnes of grains — cereals, oilseeds and pulses — are grown and then stored along the chain from producers to consumers. Most countries do not systematically report how much grain becomes unfit for human consumption during storage, but anecdotal reports suggest it’s worryingly high. In poorly managed storage systems, such as

Cereals, Crops, News

CGC warns to watch for storage pests

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff August 10, 2012

The Canadian Grain Commission is warning farmers that the warm summer across the Prairies has increased the risk of insect infestations in stored grain. “This year we’ve had a mild winter followed by a warm summer. In these conditions, insects, such as the rusty grain beetle and the red flour beetle, can increase in number

Cereals, News

Canadian Grain Commission preparing for its next 100 years

By Allan Dawson June 30, 2012

Higher fees, outside inspectors, and mandate change in the works,  and changes to wheat variety registration may follow

Major changes are coming to the Canadian Grain Commission. “We’ve been around 100 years,” said CGC chief commissioner Elwin Hermanson. “If we want to be relevant for the next 100 years we have to make some changes to adapt to an industry that’s changing very quickly so we’re… providing the right services at that right

Crops, News

Marking a century of service

April 7, 2012

To survive a century is quite an achievement. But our longevity is not what is noteworthy, as you will see as you read about our past. No, our true achievement is our role in the growth of the Canadian grain industry. For 100 years, we have collaborated with Canadian grain producers and other members of

Cereals, Crops

Weeds Could Taint Crop Quality In Storage

August 25, 2011

Despite dry weather conditions for this year’s grain harvest, this spring’s wet weather may influence the quality of harvested grain when it goes into storage. Weeds may be present at harvest because wet spring weather meant many western Canadian grain producers were unable to apply their usual weed controls. If immature weed seeds are not

Cereals, Opinion

“Endnotes” On The CWB’s Future

By Milton Boyd August 11, 2011

The following is the endnotes from the recently published paper by the Frontier Centre for Public Policy called “Removal of the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly: Future changes for farmers and the grain industry.” The paper concludes that while the loss of the board’s monopoly will be challenging, Western Canada’s sophisticated farmers will adapt to find

Opinion

Can’t Go Back In Time

May 19, 2011

John Fefchak made a good point in outlining the process of producing (grain) to product (bread) in his May 12 letter. However he failed to point out that the seed used to grow the grain undergoes the route of

Cereals, Crops

Keeping This Year’s Harvest In Good Condition – for Sep. 2, 2010

By Canadian Grain Commission September 2, 2010

Over the next few weeks during harvest, temperature and moisture will influence the condition of grain when it is put into storage. The Canadian Grain Commission’s stored products entomologist, Blaine Timlick, offers producers guidance on storage practices that can help protect the quality of their grain. “Our experts, like Blaine, are here to help Canadian

News

Monitoring Bin Temperature And Aerating Grain

By Canadian Grain Commission June 18, 2009

It is important to monitor grain temperature and to keep stored grain cool and dry by regularly aerating it through mechanical aeration or by turning it. Moisture and warm temperatures allow the growth of moulds and the development of an environment that is suitable for insects. If warm grain is placed into storage and left

News

“Remember What We’re Doing This For…”

By Lorraine Stevenson March 12, 2009

“We get so hung up on all the other details, trying to get the work done… that we lose track of what’s really important and take these stupid chances.” – TODD BOTTERILL No one will ever know exactly what was going through Bob Botterill’s mind when he decided to enter that grain bin while loading

U.S. grains: Corn rebounds from contract lows on short covering, bargain buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures come down from highs

Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion

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U.S. grains: Corn rebounds from contract lows on short covering, bargain buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures come down from highs

Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion

Tag Archives Crystallite

A less glamorous — but more effective — approach to feeding the world

CGC warns to watch for storage pests

Canadian Grain Commission preparing for its next 100 years

Marking a century of service

Weeds Could Taint Crop Quality In Storage

“Endnotes” On The CWB’s Future

Can’t Go Back In Time

Keeping This Year’s Harvest In Good Condition – for Sep. 2, 2010

Monitoring Bin Temperature And Aerating Grain

“Remember What We’re Doing This For…”

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