Changes to the Grain Grading Guide

[walterm]

I see a couple changes to wheat standards coming in regards to Test Weight and Foreign Material that farmers should be aware of.
Primary standards will align with Export standards.

[sumdumguy]

can we translate this to say 2% dockage/ FM will be acceptable standard across the board?

[Guest]

And #1 wheat has to be 64 lbs?

[walterm]

can we translate this to say 2% dockage/ FM will be acceptable standard across the board?

Dockage and FM are 2 different things. Dockage is what is removed and FM is what is left in after cleaning.

[BTO780]

Just another way the crooks will screw us more.
Good luck getting 64 lbs this yr.
Funny thing they will sell it for a 1.
Getting to absolutely ridiculous!!

[Herc]

And #1 wheat has to be 64 lbs?

Where it say that?

[justme18]

Has anyone really paid much attention to what their test weight is? Also doesnt it matter more on the $/bushel vs just having a #1 or #2 grade on the ticket?

[Sodbuster]

Has anyone really paid much attention to what their test weight is? Also doesnt it matter more on the $/bushel vs just having a #1 or #2 grade on the ticket?

All depends on the year on what the spreads are on grades, protein and other factors an d what ever yields more for the grain companies. We are just price takers and have no really control over the spreads.

[checking]

When are grains and oil seeds going to be bought and sold based on dry matter content, so no one has to look over their right shoulder?

Silage example!

[Guest]

https://www.canada.ca/en/grain-commission/news/2023/07/canadian-grain-commission-repeals-grading-changes.html

This is a surprise