December 2, 2014 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Canadian Grain Commission
At its meeting on November 3, 2014, the Western Standards Committee recommended new standard and guide samples and standard prints for wheat, soybeans, peas and lentils for the 2014-15 crop year, effective November 19, 2014. Standard samples and standard prints previously adopted for other grades and grains will continue to be used.
- Wheat, No. 1 Canada Western Red Spring, Frost/Heat Stress
- Wheat, No. 2 Canada Western Red Spring, Mildew
- Wheat, No. 3 Canada Western Red Spring, Mildew
- Wheat, No. 3 Canada Western Red Winter, Mildew
The committee also recommended removing the option to use a Carter dockage tester in the process for determination of dockage and Cracked Corn and Foreign Material (CCFM) in corn, described in Chapter 17 of the Official Grain Grading Guide. This will be effective August 1, 2015.
Randy Dennis
Chief Grain Inspector for Canada
Canadian Grain Commission
204-983-2780
randy.dennis@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.
