On August 1, 2012, the Canadian Grain Commission is revising barley classification to highlight barley's potential for a diverse range of end uses, including food products. Chair of the Western Standards Committee and chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission Elwin Hermanson said changing how barley is classed is an example of the valuable work … Read more
The Canadian Grain Commission announced that on August, 1, 2012, grading changes to red lentils take effect in Western Canada. These changes include specifications for the percentage of copper and bleached seeds in red lentils. The full release is available online. Call 204-983-4627.
The Canadian Grain Commission is celebrating its achievements after 100 years of service to Canada's grain producers and the industry. Chief commissioner of the commission Elwin Hermanson said that the commission is proud to be a part of an industry that has helped shape and continues to shape Canada. Herman added that the commission has … Read more
The 2011 harvest quality report for western Canadian canola is now available on the Canadian Grain Commission website.
The Canadian Grain Commission's evaluation of an objective test for measuring chlorophyll content in canola is close to completion. Research scientists and inspection experts at the Canadian Grain Commission have been evaluating near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy instruments for measuring chlorophyll. At its November 1, 2011 meeting, the Western Standards Committee heard results should be available for … Read more
Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission Elwin Hermanson said the amendments to the Canada Grain Act brought about through Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz's (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) introduction of Bill C-18, Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act, do not affect the CGC's mandate or role in Canada's grain handling system and it's business as usual for … Read more
Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission Elwin Hermanson is encouraging grain producers to know what they grow. Hermanson said when grain producers stick to registered grain varieties, they help maintain Canada's reputation for marketing high quality grain and preserve access to key international markets for this grain. Hermanson said the Canadian Grain Commission will … Read more
