New crop year reminders for Western producers and industry
31 July 2015 - 4:00AM
PR Newswire (Canada)
WINNIPEG, July 30, 2015 /CNW/ - The Canadian Grain
Commission reminds the grain industry and producers about grain
grading changes that come into effect on August 1, 2015 in Western Canada. Tolerances for red smudge in
amber durum wheat will be removed and the total smudge tolerance
for No. 1 Canada Western Amber Durum is changing from 0.3% to 0.5%.
Dun peas will be graded according to the Peas, Canada Other than
Green export determinant table.
The Official Grain Grading Guide as of August 1, 2015, will be posted shortly before the
start of the new crop year.
Quick facts
- The Canadian Grain Commission is replacing its official
moisture meter with a model that uses Unified Grain Moisture
Algorithm (UGMA) technology. We will continue to maintain
conversion charts for Model 919/3.5" and 393/3.5" moisture
meters.
- The registration for the flaxseed variety, CDC Valour, will be
cancelled effective August 1, 2015.
CDC Valour will be removed from the variety designation list and
will only be eligible for the grade Flaxseed, 3 Canada
Western.
- The variety registration for the amber durum variety, Plenty,
will be cancelled effective August 1,
2015. The variety registration for the amber durum variety,
Sceptre, was cancelled
October 24, 2014. Both varieties will
be removed from the variety designation list effective August 1, 2015 and will only be eligible for
delivery into the grade No. 5 Canada Western Amber Durum.
Associated Links
- Official Grain Grading Guide
- Flaxseed varieties designated as Flaxseed, Canada Western
- Wheat varieties designated as Canada Western Amber Durum
Canadian Grain Commission
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.
SOURCE Canadian Grain Commission
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