By Dori Modney (@Dori_Modney on Twitter) - Files from the Canadian Grain Commission

Grain grading and variety designation changes take effect on August 1

Jul 26, 2018 | 1:06 PM

WINNIPEG — Grain producers are being reminded of changes to the Official Grain Grading Guide and variety designation lists coming into effect on August 1, 2018. An updated version of the official Grain Grading Guide will be available on the Canadian Grain Commission’s website on that date, as new variety designation lists also come into effect
 
Beginning in the 2018-19 crop year, individual official standard samples will be used to assess frost, heat stress and mildew damage in western Canadian wheat.
 
Following a three year transition period, 25 varieties of Canada Western Red Spring and 4 varieties of Canada Prairie Spring Red wheat that do not meet the revised quality parameters for their current classes will be reassigned to the Canada Northern Hard Red class.
 
Under the Canada Grain Act, the Canadian Grain Commission is responsible for establishing and maintaining Canada’s grain grading system.  The Commission is responsible for ensuring grain quality, and for ensuring the varieties assigned to wheat classes reflect the functional end-use needs of buyers of Canadian grain.
 
The changes are designed to help maintain Canada’s reputation as a consistent supplier of high quality milling wheat and ensure Canadian producers will see the benefits of growing premium classes.