New for 2017: Automatic Harvest Sample results

WINNIPEG, Sept. 22, 2017 /CNW/ - This year, it is easier and faster for producers to get their Harvest Sample Program results. As soon as a sample is analyzed, producers will automatically get an email with their free unofficial grade and quality results as long as they provided a current email address. In addition, producers can also call 1-888-324-2248, email harvest-recolte@grainscanada.gc.ca or get their results online at www.grainscanada.gc.ca.

To take part in the program, producers use postage-paid grain envelopes from their Harvest Sample kits to send the Canadian Grain Commission samples of grain from their harvest. The Canadian Grain Commission uses these samples to generate annual harvest quality reports.

Producers have until December 31 to submit their samples.

Quick facts

• The Harvest Sample Program is voluntary
• In exchange for samples, producers get an unofficial grade and quality results for free
• The Canadian Grain Commission uses samples to generate quality reports used by marketers to promote Canadian grain
• The Canadian Grain Commission uses the samples for research to evaluate grain grading factors and to determine if changes are needed

Associated links

• Harvest Sample Program http://www.grainscanada.gc.ca/quality-qualite/hsp-per/hspm-mper-eng.htm

Canadian Grain Commission

The Canadian Grain Commission is the federal agency responsible for establishing and maintaining Canada's grain quality standards. Its programs result in shipments of grain that consistently meet contract specifications for quality, safety and quantity. The Canadian Grain Commission regulates the grain industry to protect producers' rights and ensure the integrity of grain transactions.

SOURCE Canadian Grain Commission