Cattle, particularly heifers, that are more physically stressed and exposed to aggression are more likely to cut dark
REGINA — Beef carcasses deemed as dark cutters represent a small percentage of slaughtered cattle but a significant discount to producers. A Canada B4 grade reduced carcass value by about $300 at the time of a recent study. According to the Canadian Beef Grading Agency, over the last 10 years the annual prevalence of dark […] Read moreTag Archives grading
Canadian Grain Commission announces grain grading changes
Glacier FarmMedia – MarketsFarm – The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) announced several grain grading changes for the 2024-25 crop year to better meet the needs of the domestic grain sector and global buyers. “The Canadian Grain Commission values stakeholder input and is implementing these changes based on feedback from the sector. They will support continued […] Read more
Grading changes coming for 2023-24 crop year
Grain commission says harvest sample data shows that the higher standards will affect only a small number of farmers
Changes to Canada’s official grain grading guide are coming Aug. 1, and will align primary and export test weights for wheat. Canadian Grain Commission chief inspector Derek Bunkowsky said updates for the 2023-24 crop year are based on science. “The test weight alignment to the export test weight, that’s all based on scientific research, extensive […] Read more
