Know your GRADE
Empowering farmers to maximize their canola profitability.
The grade and dockage your canola receives directly affects your bottom line.
2021 has been a tough growing season with hot, dry conditions across much of the Prairies. With canola in high demand, knowing your grade and quality and understanding the processes for sampling, assessing dockage, and grading is paramount.
5 Tips to Get the Most Value for your Canola
1. KNOW WHAT YOU’VE GOT Knowledge of your canola quality helps with negotiation, gives confidence when asking for a second opinion, and provides confidence in the outcome.
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2. A REPRESENTATIVE DELIVERY SAMPLE IS KEY The sample is the basis for grading your canola, so make sure that it is taken accurately.
3. UNDERSTAND TESTING AND GRADING FACTORS The official grain grading system underpins the sale of grain, and the Official Grain Grading Guide outlines the necessary processes and applicable grading factors.
4. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO WHAT IS DOCKAGE Making sure dockage assessment is done properly is important for everyone in the canola value chain.
5. BE AWARE OF YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Various producer rights exist that provide protection for farmers.