The Canadian Grain Commission announced that producers who did not receive payment for grain sold to Bissma Pacific Inc. have received full compensation for their eligible claims through the Canadian Grain Commission's Payment Protection Program. The full release is available online. Call 204-983-2749.
Changes to the Canadian Grain Commission's services and fees will begin on Aug. 1, 2013 as the result of changes to the Canada Grain Act and the Canada Grain Regulations and a review of the fees charged for services and licences. More information is available online. Call 204-983-2749.
The Canadian Grain Commission reminds the grain industry and producers about grain grading changes that come into effect on July 1, 2013 in Eastern Canada. The full release is available online. Call 204-983-4627.
On July 1, 2013, new roughage tolerances for exports of Canadian triticale take effect in eastern Canada. On Aug. 1, 2013, new roughage tolerances for exports of Canadian rye and triticale take effect in western Canada. Currently, commercial cleanliness requirements in Rye, Canada Western (CW) and Triticale, Canada (CAN) do not include tolerances for roughage. … Read more
At its meeting in Montreal, Que. on Nov. 7, 2012, the Eastern Standards Committee recommended new standard and guide samples for wheat and soybeans. Standard samples, standard prints and guide samples are grading tools that the Canadian Grain Commission prepares each year. Members of the Eastern Standards Committee examine these tools and recommend their use. … Read more
On Aug. 1, 2013, Canada Western Solin will be removed from the list of official grains of Canada and will no longer be regulated under the Canada Grain Act. Solin, an oilseed crop that is sometimes called linola, became an official grain in 1995. It was grown, marketed and handled under contract with Viterra. Solin … Read more
If Western Canadian producers intend to sell general purpose wheat for feed, they must declare it as eligible for the Canada Western General Purpose class when they deliver it to a licensed primary elevator, according to the Canadian Grain Commission. General purpose wheat varieties may be used for animal feed, but "feed" can also refer … Read more
The Canadian Grain Commission has launched a 30-day consultation on proposed changes to its user fees. The proposed fee changes reflect streamlined services that were included in amendments proposed recently to the Canada Grain Act. The amendments are part of Bill C-45, the Jobs and Growth Act, 2012. More information is available online. Call 204-983-2749.
Protein content data from the 2012 Canada Western Amber Durum harvest from one crop region have been released. The data represent amber durum samples sent by producers in Western Canada this fall to the Canadian Grain Commission's Harvest Sample Program. The full release is available online. Call 204-983-2289.
The Canadian Grain Commission announced the introduction of new food class of Barley, Canada Western/Canada Eastern that will come into effect on Aug. 1, 2012. At the same time, the hulless class for Barley, Canada Western/Canada Eastern will be removed. Hulless and covered grades will be included for all classes of barley: food, malting and … Read more
