Guelph, Ontario, Canada
October 18, 2007
As the end of the Ontario soybean
harvest draws to a close, growers are reminded to submit their
harvest samples for quality testing to the
Ontario Soybean Growers
(OSG). Results gathered from harvest samples illustrate Canada's
ability to consistently produce and supply superior quality
soybeans to international markets.
The Harvest Survey is an independent assessment of crop quality
conducted by the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). The
information gathered from the samples can identify specific
quality traits that buyers may prefer as well as any potential
problems. The Harvest Survey assesses each sample for grade, oil
and protein content. A comparison is conducted to the previous
year's quality data. The harvest survey is also a tool to ensure
that moisture charts are representative of the varieties
currently grown.
"The information collected in the Harvest Survey is utilized for
soybean quality assurance and testing," says Leo Guilbeault,
Chair, Ontario Soybean Growers. "By supporting this initiative
growers are helping illustrate that Canada is a producer and
supplier of safe, high quality soybeans."
International soybean buyers utilize these sample results when
making purchasing decisions. Once collected and tested the
samples are collated into the Canadian Grain Commission Harvest
Summary (www.grainscanada.gc.ca), providing data on current and
previous Canadian soybean crops.
OSG is coordinating the collection of samples again this year,
arrangements for sample collection and submission can be made by
contacting Adriana Perron at
aperron@soybean.on.ca
or 519-767-4131. |
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