At its meeting in Montréal on Nov. 6, 2013, the Eastern Standards Committee recommended new standard and guide samples for peas and wheat. 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. More information … Read more
Large crop volumes during the 2013 grain harvest could present storage challenges for licensed primary elevators. The Canadian Grain Commission reminds licensed elevators that that paragraph 16(a) of the Canada Grain Regulations requires that the operator of a licensed elevator store all grain received in an elevator building. Before storing grain on the ground, a … Read more
On Oct. 5, 2013, changes to the Canadian Grain Commission's producer payment protection model and regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I and are available online at www.gazette.gc.ca. All stakeholders, including licensees, farmers, farm groups and industry associations, are invited to submit their feedback on the amended regulations until Nov. 4, 2013. These … Read more
Protein content data from the 2013 Canada Western Amber Durum harvest from 1 crop region have just been released at www.grainscanada.gc.ca. Preliminary data will be updated every Tuesday as samples are received until the 2013 Harvest Sample Program ends. Grain producers participate voluntarily in the Harvest Sample Program. They submit samples of their crops to the Canadian … Read more
Protein content data from the 2013 Canada Western Red Spring wheat harvest are available at www.grainscanada.gc.ca. Preliminary data on protein and functional parameters will be updated every Tuesday as samples are received until the 2013 Harvest Sample Program ends on Nov. 1, 2013. Quality test results on regional composites include analyses of whole grain, flour, … Read more
The Canadian Grain Commission issued a release noting spets to prevent treated seed contamination. "Western Canadian grain producers are harvesting their crops, and some are planting winter wheat. Because producers may be handling seed and harvested grain at the same time, there is a risk that treated seed may contaminate harvested grain intended for delivery," … Read more
The Canadian Grain Commission said that as the 2013 grain harvest gets under way it is important for grain producers to take steps now to reduce potential insect infestations in stored grain. "Although this year was not as warm as the preceding summer, there is ample potential for stored grain insects to infest bins as … Read more
Effective Aug. 1, 2014, the Canada Western Red Winter (CWRW) variety CDC Falcon moves to the Canada Western General Purpose (CWGP) class. "When we first announced that certain CWRW varieties were moving to the CWGP class in 2013, we stated that CDC Falcon would not move until a sufficient amount of a suitable replacement was … Read more
As of Aug. 1, 2013, changes to the Canadian Grain Commission's services, service standards and fees begin. These changes are 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. "On behalf of my colleagues at the Canadian Grain … Read more
The Canadian Grain Commission reminds the grain industry and producers about grain grading changes that come into effect on Aug. 1, 2013 in Western Canada. Currently, commercial cleanliness requirements for Triticale, Canada (CAN) and Rye, Canada Western (CW) do not include tolerances for roughage. More information is available online. Call 204-983-4627.
