Following consultation with sector stakeholders through the Western Standards Committee and Eastern Standards Committee, the Canadian Grain Commission is implementing grading changes that will better meet the needs of the agriculture sector in Canada and grain buyers around the world. These are the highlights of some of the upcoming changes, which will take effect on … Read more
The Canadian Grain Commission released its new Science Strategy, which identifies five drivers that will shape the future of grain science into the next decade: global trends and emerging market issues; advances in technology; evolving end uses; climate change and extreme weather; and food safety and nutrition. The full release is available online. Call 204-227-8276.
The Canadian Grain Commission extended the deadline of its Harvest Sample Program to Dec. 30, 2022. Producers who are not currently registered for the Harvest Sample Program, but who would like to take part for the 2022 harvest, have until Dec. 12, 2022 to register online. There is no charge to participate, and registered participants have until … Read more
Formerly known as “Subject to Inspector’s Grade and Dockage”, producers can now ask that a sample of their grain delivery be sent to the Canadian Grain Commission for a Final Quality Determination for up to seven calendar days after the date of their grain delivery. This right is available for grain producers who deliver a … Read more
The Canadian Grain Commission is implementing a series of grading changes that will better meet the needs of the agriculture sector in Canada and grain buyers around the world. These are the highlights of some of the upcoming changes: Mildew standards for eastern and western red wheats Splits tolerance for No. 2 Canada Green Peas … Read more
Canadian producers will see changes to grain delivery declarations for the 2022-2023 crop year. Starting July 1, 2022 in eastern Canada and August 1, 2022 in western Canada, declarations of eligibility will be required across the country. Only grains subject to variety registration based on quality considerations will require a declaration. As a result, certain … Read more
Producers who were not paid for grain delivered to W.A. Grain & Pulse Solutions will receive an average of 80 per cent compensation for eligible claims through the Canadian Grain Commission’s Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program. The full release is available online. Call 204-983-2749.
Eligible producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Pipeline Foods, ULC will be fully compensated through the Canadian Grain Commission’s Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program. Following a review of individual producer claims, the Canadian Grain Commission determined that there were 49 eligible claims for unpaid deliveries to Pipeline Foods, ULC. The Canadian Grain … Read more
The Canadian Grain Commission is proposing to update and improve producers’ access to grain grading dispute resolution, commonly known as “Subject to Inspector’s Grade and Dockage.” The consultation is open until midnight on February 28, 2022. The full release is available online. Call 204-983-2749.
The Canadian Grain Commission is implementing regulatory changes that add canary seed to the list of official grains. Effective August 1, 2021, grain producers will benefit from the same rights, services and protections on their canary seed crop as they do on other regulated grains. The full release is available online. Call 204-983-2749.
