The Canadian Grain Commission launched a weekly statistical report on the allocation of producer cars. The publication of these statistics enhances the transparency of commercial grain handlings and supports the marketing of Canadian grain. The report is available on both the Canadian Grain Commission’s web site and the Government of Canada’s Open Data site and … Read more
This year, it is easier and faster for producers to get their Harvest Sample Program results. As soon as a sample is analyzed, producers will automatically get an email with their free unofficial grade and quality results as long as they provided a current email address. To take part in the program, producers use postage-paid grain … Read more
The Canadian Grain Commission announced these grain grading changes for the 2017 to 2018 crop year in western Canada taking effect August 1, 2017: adding an ergot tolerance of 0.05 per cent in all grades of fababeans and chickpeas changing the tolerance for grasshopper and army worm damage from 8 per cent to 6 per cent in No. … Read more
The Canadian Grain Commission is reducing user fees for official grain inspection and official grain weighing services. Two supplementary fees for overtime related to official grain inspection services are being eliminated. The reduced fees will take effect August 1, 2017. The full release is available online. Call 204-983-2749.
The Canadian Grain Commission is proposing to reduce fees for official grain inspection and official grain weighing services effective August 1, 2017. Supplementary fees for overtime related to official grain inspection services would be eliminated. The proposed changes were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on April 22, 2017. Stakeholders have until May 22, 2017 … Read more
Jocelyn Beaudette has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer of the Canadian Grain Commission as of June 19, 2017, reporting to Chief Commissioner, Patti Miller. The current Chief Operating Officer, Gord Miles, retires at the end of June. The full release is available online. Call 204-983-2735.
Gino Castonguay has been appointed by the Canadian Grain Commission as Chief Grain Inspector for Canada, replacing Randy Dennis, who has retired. The full release is available online. Call 204-983-2780.
The Canadian Grain Commission has begun a consultation on its proposal to introduce a new eastern wheat class. Wheat industry stakeholders including grain handlers, processors, marketers, breeders and producers are invited to provide their input. The consultation closes on May 20, 2017. The proposed wheat class would take effect on July 1, 2018. The Canadian Grain … Read more
As of July 1, 2017 all grades of fababeans will have an ergot tolerance of 0.05 per cent in eastern Canada. In western Canada, all grades of fababeans and chickpeas will have an ergot tolerance of 0.05 per cent as of August 1, 2017. Ergot is a cereal disease that is toxic to people and … Read more
Mildew guidelines will be adjusted in western Canadian milling wheat classes to allow for an increased presence of mildew in the visual guides and standards. These changes are effective immediately, to minimize the financial impact on producers and the grain industry. These changes will have no impact on the quality of products made from Canadian … Read more
