CGC announces grading changes to western grains for 2010-11

Winnipeg, July 28, 2010 – The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) announces grain grading changes for the 2010-11 western crop year that will come into effect on August 1, 2010:

• Revised fusarium tolerances for the following classes of Western Canadian wheat:
  • Canada Western Red Spring
  • Canada Western Hard White Spring
  • Canada Western Amber Durum
  • Canada Prairie Spring Red
  • Canada Prairie Spring White
  • Canada Western Soft White Spring
  • Canada Western Feed
• Introduce excreta tolerances for grains that did not previously have established tolerances
• Move to percentage values for tolerances that were previously expressed as K values or kernel count except for Mustard (all classes).
• Release new standard sample for the grade Soybean, No. 1 Canada Yellow
• Release of a photo print representing the standard sample for the grade Soybean, No. 2 Canada Yellow

To receive the new standard sample or the new print contact:

Norm Woodbeck
Manager, Quality Assurance Standards
Telephone: (204) 983-4412
Email: norm.woodbeck@grainscanada.gc.ca

The CGC is the federal agency 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 CGC regulates the grain industry to protect producers’ rights and ensure the integrity of grain transactions.

Contact

Randy Dennis
Chief Grain Inspector of Canada
Telephone: (204) 983-2780
Email: randy.dennis@grainscanada.gc.ca