To calculate Falling Number, we start by:
1️⃣ grinding a representative sample and doing a moisture test
2️⃣ putting sub-samples in 2 test tubes and adding distilled water
3️⃣ thoroughly shaking the mixture
Learn all the steps in our video and on our website: ow.ly/rW5050R9Gri

Calling all farmers and people who work with seed and grain: there is only 2 weeks left to provide your feedback on the Winter 2024 consultation on seed regulatory modernization. ⏲️

Participate before May 1st: bit.ly/42y21Za
#TellCFIA #CdnAg

It’s National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! Cheese may be the star, but it'd not complete without bread! Our Grain Research Lab performs research on bread and wheat to learn what’s best for bread for many uses, including sandwiches! More: ow.ly/8xjv50R9Gn6 #CdnAg #AgSci

Grain Statistics Weekly for week 36, ending April 07, 2024: ow.ly/gpeA50Rex5x #CdnAg

Putting your grain in condo storage? While a licensed primary elevator should provide you with documentation, it won’t be a primary elevator receipt and your grain is not covered under security. Learn more: ow.ly/ZaF950R9Gkf #WestCdnAg #Harvest23

Weekly producer car allocation, week 38 ow.ly/mUhq50Reeaa #CdnAg

To be eligible for a Final Quality Determination, you must:
- deliver one of the 21 regulated grains
- deliver to a licensed primary elevator
- request it within 7 calendar days from delivery
Learn more: ow.ly/r9Xx50R9GfW #CdnAg #WestCdnAg

Need to determine the weight and volume of your grain? Try out our test weight calculators: ow.ly/yf2y50RawJ9 #CdnAg

As you work on seeding for #Plant24 , make sure you’re cleaning all equipment, bins and vehicles to prevent treated seed contamination. Grain elevators have a zero tolerance for treated seed in grain deliveries. Learn more: ow.ly/kRr750R9FXI #CdnAg

Have grain grading questions heading into #Plant24 ? 🤔 Our service centres are here to help! Find one near you: ow.ly/zEQX50R9FV7 #CdnAg

#DYKT you (or the person delivering your grain) have the right to verify the grain’s weight while it is being weighed at delivery? Know your rights as a producer before delivering your grain: ow.ly/2Rcp50R9FRS #CdnAg #WestCdnAg

Are you working with a grain company that’s licensed by the CGC? Check our list to be sure. If the company isn’t on our list, it isn’t licensed. ow.ly/b4wN50R9FO2 #CdnAg #WestCdnAg

Need to send in a sample to the CGC for inspection services, incl. for a Final Quality Determination? Our I-106 form has been updated. It’s now easier for #WestCdnAg producers to choose grading factors they want inspected:
ow.ly/CNwb50R9FJJ #CdnAg

Our variety designation lists help #CdnAg producers and grain handlers identify which varieties are eligible for a grade within a class. Check out our lists: ow.ly/y6TJ50R9FBe

What has our Grain Research Lab been up to? Learn about some of the work from our Trace Organics and Trace Elements Analysis Program in our annual report: ow.ly/pW6650R9FxN #CdnAg #AgSci

The process elevator licence issued to Prairie Premium Products Inc. at MacGregor, MB has changed to a primary elevator licence effective April 5, 2024. ow.ly/B1zz50R9vZG #CdnAg

Delivering grain and disagree with a licensed primary elevator’s assessment? You can request a Final Quality Determination of your grain’s official grade or any individual grading factor, incl:
- moisture
- protein
- dockage
ow.ly/vrJF50R3nzC #CdnAg #WestCdnAg

Grain Statistics Weekly for week 35, ending March 31, 2024 ow.ly/pSU650R8Nw0

Many grain elevators use pneumatic truck probes to build composite samples that represent a truckload of grain. More information about pneumatic truck probe sampling: ow.ly/4hcu50R3kcL #CdnAg

Weekly producer car allocation, week 37: ow.ly/MjuY50R8xZk #CdnAg