Science
Supporting quality standards for Canadian grain through research, data, and technical innovation.
Services and information
Research programs
Our research programs and their areas of expertise
Scientists
Meet our experts: research, projects, education and publications
Research papers and reports
Journal articles and technical reports authored by our scientists
Advancements in grain science
Summaries of our current research in grain science
Harvest and export quality reports
Reports on our Harvest Sample Program analyses and export cargo monitoring
Soy Quality Program
Our collaboration with Soy Canada to provide independent, third-party data on the quality of Canadian food-grade soybeans
Science Strategy
The Canadian Grain Commission’s science and research plan for addressing current grain sector priorities
Science Integrity Policy
Our commitment to ensuring high standards of impartiality and research ethics at the Canadian Grain Commission
Proficiency testing
Programs offered by the Canadian Grain Commission to assess the competence of independent laboratories to conduct tests related to grain quality
Features
How does AI compare to DNA-based methods for identifying barley varieties?
At the Canadian Grain Commission, we recently evaluated an AI application developed by ZoomAgri that uses computer image recognition to identify different varieties of barley.
Optimizing sampling of wheat shipments for better quality monitoring
To ensure that shipments of grain meet international regulations for naturally occurring contaminants and pesticide residues, loads of grain are often monitored and tested as part of a trade transaction.