Second opinion on grain grade available: Canadian Grain Commission [Video]

Glacier FarmMedia—Farmers who disagree with their elevator’s assessment of grain quality have the option of a second opinion, the Canadian Grain Commission is reminding now that harvest is in the bin.

The organization’s final quality determination program allows producers to opt for a reassessment by the commission, should they disagree with the elevator-given grade. According to a recent federal release, the determination is based on a representative sample of grain the elevator operator is required to take upon delivery.

The operator will store the sample — which needs to weigh at least one kilogram — for seven days after an elevator receipt is provided to the producer. However, some elevators may allow producers to store samples themselves.