The Canadian Grain Commission is updating its Eastern wheat class structure to meet the evolving needs of the Canadian grain industry and increase flexibility for producers, breeders, processors and handlers. The full release is available online. Call 204-983-2780.
The Canadian Grain Commission has extended the deadlines of its Harvest Sample Program by a month so more producers can benefit from this service. Producers who are not currently registered for the Harvest Sample Program, but who would like to take part for the 2018 harvest have until November 30 to register online. The full release … Read more
The Canadian Grain Commission will continue to exempt feed mills, agents with primary or process elevator facilities and producer railway car loading facilities from licensing requirements. After consulting with the sector, the Commission has decided that grain handlers that fall under one of these three categories may operate without a Canadian Grain Commission licence as long … Read more
The Canadian Grain Commission’s grain safety certification programs are now recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative. GFSI has concluded that the following Canadian Grain Commission programs meet internationally accepted science-based standards in food safety management: Canadian Grain Commission Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (CGC HACCP) Canadian Identity Preserved System and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control … Read more
Canadian Exotic Grains Ltd.’s grain dealer licence was revoked on April 26, 2018, because the company was unable to pay producers. The Canadian Grain Commission investigated a number of non-payment claims against the company, and determined there were four producer claims eligible for compensation. These claims were fully covered by the security posted by Canadian … Read more
Beginning in the 2018-19 crop year, producers who participate in the Harvest Sample Program will receive falling number and deoxynivalenol results for their wheat samples at no cost. With this additional information in hand, producers will be better able to market their crop to ensure the best return for their farms. These enhancements to the … Read more
The Canadian Grain Commission would like to remind grain producers and industry of changes to the Official Grain Grading Guide and variety designation lists coming into effect on August 1, 2018. Following a three year transition period, 25 varieties of Canada Western Red Spring and 4 varieties of Canada Prairie Spring Red wheat that do not … Read more
The Canadian Grain Commission is updating its guidelines for the assessment of frost, heat stress and mildew damage in wheat. Beginning in the 2018-19 crop year, individual standard samples for frost/heat stress and mildew will replace the current combined standard samples as the assessment tools for these grading factors in all classes of Western Canadian … Read more
Following a comprehensive evaluation, the Canadian Grain Commission has determined that 5 varieties of Canada Western Red Spring wheat will be reassigned to the Canada Northern Hard Red wheat class. Scientific trials showed that gluten strength in these varieties was too low to meet the expectations of customers of Canadian wheat, and was reducing the … Read more
The Canadian Grain Commission is reducing fees for many of its services and licences as of April 1, 2018. Several other fees will be streamlined or eliminated altogether. As a result of these changes, Canada’s grain sector is expected to save over $400,000 this year. This is on top of the $15 million in annual … Read more
