October 7, 2014 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Canadian Grain Commission
Preliminary protein content data for the 2014 Canada Western Red Spring wheat harvest are now available by crop region.
Data on protein will be updated every Tuesday while samples are received for the Canadian Grain Commission’s 2014 Harvest Sample Program. Grain producers can register for the Harvest Sample Program until October 31, 2014. The Canadian Grain Commission will accept samples until November 30, 2014.
Twylla McKendry
Program Manager, Analytical Services
Canadian Grain Commission
204-983-2289
twylla.mckendry@grainscanada.gc.ca
Jan Knight
Technician, Analytical/Rapid Protein Methods
Canadian Grain Commission
204-983-2978
jan.knight@grainscanada.gc.ca
The Canadian Grain Commission is the federal agency responsible for establishing and maintaining Canada’s grain quality standards. Its programs result in shipments of grain that consistently meet contract specifications for quality, safety and quantity. The Canadian Grain Commission regulates the grain industry to protect producers’ rights and ensure the integrity of grain transactions.
