Grain sampling can be a problematic area causing friction between arable growers and grain traders when it comes to price deductions. Testing for moisture contents and specific weights can often be ...

Last year’s poor wheat quality raised questions on the accuracy of cereal sampling and testing. With harvest approaching, NFU chief arable adviser Guy Gagen outlines how it should happen. Last year’s ...

SOME GRAIN merchants have 'long ceased' sending samplers to farm due to safety concerns. Announcing a new drive to improve the sampling process, AIC crop marketing sector chairman Mark Worrell said: ...

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"It'll take a lot of pressure off the samplers in the sample hut with that question, is it damaged or is it healthy." The analysis starts with a half litre sample being poured into the instrument.

WINNIPEG, July 27, 2012 /CNW/ - The Canadian Grain Commission will launch its Accredited Container Sampler Program and Certified Container Sampling Program on August 1, following the successful ...