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Joey Vanneste of the CGC shows farmers at a Swift Current, Sask. seminar two types of sieves used in the official grain grading process.
Crops, Features

Grain grading tools not just at the elevator

Learn how to assess what you have in the bin

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Grain grading isn’t strictly the realm of elevator operators and private consultants. The information you need to survey your own grain’s quality — short of an official grade — is publicly available, according to recent seminars hosted by Saskatchewan producer groups. Saskatchewan wheat, barley, canola and flax associations hosted officials from the Canadian Grain Commission […] Read more
Photo: Reuters
Cereals, Crops, Spring Wheat

NFU claims victory for wheat producers after CGC reversal

The changes would've seen the export grade standard applied to deliveries to country elevators

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The National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling a reversal of wheat-grading changes a “tremendous success for farmers,” according to news release, Friday. On Friday morning, the Canadian Grain Commission repealed upcoming grading changes in response to complaints from producer groups. In a news release, the CGC simply stated it was repealing the alignment of primary […] Read more
 PHOTO: Laura Rance
Crops, General, Spring Wheat

CGC repeals grading changes in response to producer complaints

The new regulations would have seen export grade standards applied to deliveries to country elevators

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Days before implementation, the Canadian Grain Commission repealed grading changes in response to complaints from producer groups. In a news release, Friday, the CGC simply stated it was repealing the alignment of primary and export tolerances for test weight and total foreign materials for Canada Western Red Spring, Canada Western Hard White Spring, Canada Western Extra […] Read more
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Crops, General, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Grain groups find common ground over grading changes

In a rare move, the Wheat Growers and Farmers Union are on the same side of an issue

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Two producer groups ordinarily at the opposite ends of the ideological spectrum have teamed up and come out swinging against proposed changes to wheat grading. The Wheat Growers Association (WGA) and National Farmers’ Union (NFU)have issued a joint statement decrying changes that will take effect August 1 which would see the export grade standard applied […] Read more
A sprouted wheat kernel, in which the sprout is visibly still within the contour of the germ, is classified as “regular sprouted.” (GrainsCanada.gc.ca)
Crops

Grain grading guide to tighten definition of ‘severely’ sprouted wheat

More changes, clarifications on deck for Aug. 1

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A laboratory review of the end-use quality of sprouted wheat will lead to changes in how wheat is graded starting Aug. 1 this year. The Canadian Grain Commission on Tuesday announced changes in store effective Aug. 1 for how Canadian wheat is graded, along with a list of clarifications and new housekeeping rules for the […] Read more
A nameplate outside the Canadian Grain Commission building in downtown Winnipeg. (Dave Bedard photo)
Crops

Farmers get week to dispute grain grade, dockage

Window widened following consultations

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Prairie farmers who want to dispute a grain elevator’s call on their grain’s grade and dockage now officially have up to a week to do so. The Canadian Grain Commission on Oct. 3 announced amendments to the Canada Grain Regulations are now in effect allowing grain growers more time — seven calendar days, to be […] Read more
Red spring wheat. (File photo)
Crops

Mildew scrapped as grading factor for No. 3 wheats

Grading changes also planned for canola admixture, splits in peas, excreta in mustard

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The Canadian Grain Commission will change its standard samples for mildew in No. 1 and No. 2 wheats, and drop it as a grading factor for No. 3 wheats, effective this summer. The CGC on Monday laid out a list of changes to its grain grading policies and standards for wheat, canola, peas, beans and […] Read more
Producers can ask the Canadian Grain Commission to do a sample analysis when they disagree with an elevator — but currently they have to be present when the sample was taken and must launch the dispute process at that time. (CGC photo)
Crops

Farmers may get time to dispute grain grade, dockage

Canadian Grain Commission proposes extended time frame

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Prairie farmers seeking more time to dispute a grain elevator’s call on their grain’s grade and dockage — whether they’re present at delivery or not — may soon get that time under a new proposal from the Canadian Grain Commission. The CGC on Monday opened up proposed regulatory amendments to an 11-week public consultation period […] Read more
(File photo by Laura Rance)
Crops, Markets

New declaration requirements coming up for grain deliveries

Regulatory changes also allow Canadian grades for U.S.-grown grain

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Changes are afoot as early as next week for growers from all across Canada — and from the United States — who deliver grain to licensed Canadian buyers, as revised trade rules take effect between the two countries. With the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the successor trade deal to NAFTA, taking effect, new regulations addressing […] Read more

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