Cwrs protein

[farmaholic]

Interestingly enough I can't find the falling number test or the range used to determine if it falls into any specific grade category in the CGC grain grading guide. The only thing they are using in the grain grading guide that I can see is an objective count of sprouted and severely sprouted kernels in a certain size sample.

The good thing about the falling number test is it takes the objectivity out of the grading, anything borderline....wouldn't you rather rely on the subjectivity of a methodically approved test? If it's close, maybe something can be negotiated.

[mcfarms]

Because it isn't.
Falling number isn't a grading factor in Canada. Haven't been privy to the discussions at the standards committee for about 15 years but they wouldn't bring it in then because of the inability to test quickly and repeatedly on the driveway so the proposal was scrapped back then, however the rest of the world buys on falling number so it's a mess.
The graincos will have minimum FN specs on export sales.

[farmaholic]

Because it isn't.
Falling number isn't a grading factor in Canada. Haven't been privy to the discussions at the standards committee for about 15 years but they wouldn't bring it in then because of the inability to test quickly and repeatedly on the driveway so the proposal was scrapped back then, however the rest of the world buys on falling number so it's a mess.
The graincos will have minimum FN specs on export sales.

Is there a standard or can it vary depending on end use?

[farmaholic]

Farma kiss some ass at the local terminal you'll get # 1 high pro !

or at least drop off a sack of potatoes like the hutts do !

Never tasted shit yet and don't plan to start now.
I think the bribe would have to be better than a sack of spuds.

[helmsdale]

Farma kiss some ass at the local terminal you'll get # 1 high pro !

or at least drop off a sack of potatoes like the hutts do !

I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees!

[helmsdale]

Until they package out the management at the local elevator, I'll continue to see that place as nothing but a waste of good gopher habitat...

[farmaholic]

Falling number isn't a grading factor in Canada. Haven't been privy to the discussions at the standards committee for about 15 years but they wouldn't bring it in then because of the inability to test quickly and repeatedly on the driveway.......

Anyone ever time how long it takes a grader to pick through a 50-100 gram sample with a magnifying glass and a tweezer?

[sumdumguy]

I'll continue to see that place as nothing but a waste of good gopher habitat...[/QUOTE]


Trying to figure out what is, “ good gopher habitat”.

[sumdumguy]

This year we are seeing a multitude of pocket gopher hills appearing in farmyard. We thought they were moles or voles. What a mess. What experience do others have with these pests?