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An orange-ish hue is “a clue something is going on” with otherwise fine-looking spring-harvested canola, a CGC researcher says.

CGC wants samples of spring-harvested canola and flax

Just like the fall harvest sample program, farmers will get a grade and quality information in return

By Allan Dawson May 15, 2020

Farmers are being asked to submit samples of spring-harvested canola and flax to the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) for research it’s doing that could help farmers and processors. “Farmers who participate in this project will receive a detailed report (for free) on the quality of their spring-harvested crop, which they can use to make informed

News

Farmers conflicted on falling number as grade factor

By Allan Dawson July 6, 2019

The Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) and Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) have advocated for adding falling number (FN) as a grading factor in the past, but now both groups say they need more information to ensure farmers would be better off before endorsing the change. “The (Grain and Oilseeds) committee has expressed concern with the lack

Cereals, Crops

Should falling number and DON be grading factors?

Expensive machines would replace visual assessments of sprout and fusarium damage

By Allan Dawson March 26, 2019

Should falling number and deoxynivalenol (DON) be official grain-grading factors? The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is asking the grain industry for opinions before May 10. Both factors are included now, but through visual proxies — sprout damage for falling number and fusarium-damaged kernels for DON. They aren’t as accurate as machine measurements, but they are

Falling number can be obtained free of charge from the Canadian Grain Commission through its harvest sample program until Dec. 31 if you’re registered for the program. (Canadian Grain Commission photo)

Crops

Grain grading revamp may add falling number, DON as factors

By GFM Network News, Gfm Staff March 12, 2019

Two significant grain specs that aren’t yet factors for a crop’s official grade are now under consideration to join that official list. The Canadian Grain Commission on Monday put out a call for “grain sector stakeholders” to submit their views before May 10 on a proposal for falling number and deoxynivalenol (DON) to both become

Canada’s variety registration and grading system focuses on delivering a high-quality and consistent product end-users can trust, says NFU vice-president Cam Goff.

Cereals, News

NFU fears grain-grading system to be sacrificed under NAFTA

Cereals Canada says a deal can be reached to satisfy both Canada and the U.S.

By Allan Dawson September 27, 2018

Is Canada’s wheat quality assurance system under threat in the current NAFTA talks? The National Farmers Union says Canada needs to be on guard against U.S. efforts to destroy it. “Canada’s grain-grading system is the key to our international competitiveness, particularly for wheat,” Terry Boehm, chair of the NFU’s trade committee, said in a news

Green soybean seed is downgrading some crops this fall.

Crops, Oilseeds

Same sample, different grades for green seed soybeans

Farmers might want to shop around or get an official CGC grade

By Allan Dawson September 24, 2018

Farmers with green seeds in their soybeans should consider shopping their crop around to get the best grade, or get an official grade from the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). The percentage of green seed in soybean the same samples sometimes vary widely between buyers, an industry official said Sept. 13. In one case three different

Canadian Grain Commission inspection specialist Usman Mohammad demonstrating one of several CGC-approved sieves used to determine canola dockage during a grading school in Brandon Dec. 7.

Crops, Oilseeds

Canola dockage tips from CGC grading school

During the dockage assessment process canola should be cleaned so farmers get the best possible grade

By Allan Dawson January 5, 2018

Here’s a tip for canola growers about dockage, conspicuous admixture and grades — pay attention to the sieves. If your canola is downgraded due to conspicuous admixture, or if you feel your dockage is too high, check with the buyer about what sieves were used to determine dockage — material that isn’t canola and buyers

Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) inspection specialist Usman Mohammad demonstrates how inspectors use CGC grade standard samples to assist in grading grain consistently. PHOTOs: ALLAN DAWSON

Cereals, News

Subjective? Not exactly

Western Canada’s wheat-grading system is probably more objective than you think

By Allan Dawson January 4, 2018

For 40 years Western Canada’s grain industry has dreamed about the black box — an affordable machine that would take a handful of wheat and quickly and accurately spit out its end-use quality on the elevator driveway. Like flying cars and cellulosic ethanol, it’s just around the corner, but never arrives. The black box is

Canadian Grain Commission grain inspection experts Chris Fleury (seen here) and Usman Mohammad spoke about ways the CGC can help farmers know the quality of their grain before they start selling it during a grain-grading school Dec. 7 in Brandon.

Crops, Markets

When selling your grain, knowledge is power

Canadian Grain Commission experts shared their insights at a ‘grading school’ in Brandon

By Allan Dawson December 19, 2017

When selling grain ‘forewarned is forearmed,” and the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) can help farmers with that. “We really encourage you to know what you have before you start delivering so you know if you’re getting a fair deal there (at the elevator) or not,” Chris Fleury, a CGC inspection trainer told farmers attending a

Randy Dennis (l), the former chief grain inspector for Canada, demonstrates the ins and outs of grain grading at a workshop. The Canadian Grain Commission is reviewing the grading system. While some groups want to switch to instrument-measured specifications, others warn that could create problems.

Crops, News

Grain commission launches major grain grading system review

Views vary within the grain industry about what should stay, what should  go and who’ll pay any extra costs

By Allan Dawson November 23, 2017

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is conducting a major review of grain grading. That’s prompting calls by some for specifications to replace grades, while others say they’ll consider changes if they don’t undermine the current system or cost too much. Read more: Column roils wheat grading controversy Read more: Grading system needed to ensure proper compensation

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