Canadian soybeans

Description

The Canadian Grain Commission provides resources about Canadian soybeans that are related to the Canadian Grain Commission’s functions as defined under the Canada Grain Act.  This includes information about Canadian soybeans standards and grades.

Biological classification of soybeans

Family: Fabaceae
Species: Glycine max
Type: Pulse

Growing areas in Canada

Growing areas: Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta

End uses for Canadian soybeans

Soybeans are used to make a diverse range of products. Tofu, soy milk, flour and meal are all made from soybeans. Soybeans are used to make soaps, cosmetics, resins and other products. In agriculture, soybeans are used in livestock feed.

Canadian soybeans and Canada Grain Regulations

Soybeans are one of the grains defined in the Canada Grain Regulations – Section 5. This means that the Canadian Grain Commission establishes and maintains quality standards for soybeans. Also, this means that soybeans are one of the crops protected by security. If a licensed grain company refuses or fails to pay for a delivery of soybeans, the producer can make a claim against security.

Canadian soybeans standards and grades

The Canadian Grain Commission defines Canadian grain standards and assesses the grade of grains against these standards. The Grain Grading Guide contains all the standards for Canadian grain. Chapter 20 presents the standards for soybeans.

Standards Committees review these grading standards and recommend changes when necessary. The committees also select the standard samples of Canadian grain used each year.

Scientific analysis of Canadian soybean crops

The Canadian Grain Commission’s Grain Research Laboratory conducts scientific analysis of harvest and crop export quality and generates reports that offer information about each year’s crop. Crop quality data is taken from samples collected during our annual Harvest sample program. Export quality data is taken from samples collected from export shipments.