Information for Producers - Quality of your crop

Submitted Sample Services at Prairie Service Centres

The Canadian Grain Commission's (CGC) Prairie Service Centres offer analysis of your grain samples, with unbiased test results issued on a CGC certificate. You can use these results when negotiating fair value for your grain.

Each CGC certificate will show:

• Grade (including main degrading reason if relevant)
• Dockage
• Moisture (if sample is received in a moisture-proof container)

Protein testing is available on request.

Submitting your grain samples

• Each grain sample must weigh at least 750 grams.
• Fill out a Producer request for inspection services form (PDF) or include a written request stating the services you want, your full mailing address and phone number, and sample identification, such as bin number.
• Pay by cash, cheque (payable to Receiver General of Canada), VISA or MasterCard. If mailing in your sample and paying by credit card, please include your card number, expiry date and name appearing on the card.
• Mail your samples to the nearest Service Centre or drop them off in person.

Submitted sample bags are available at Service Centres.

Information on taking a representative sample is available.

Prices per sample

• Wheat/corn - $15.10
• Canola/rapeseed/mustard seed/safflower/sunflower - $24.40
• Other grains and screenings - $21.70
• Canary seed analysis - $36.50
• Protein testing - $9.00

GST must be added to all prices.

CGC Service Centres provide:

• Timely results and personal service
• Exceptional expertise
• Re-inspection upon request

For information on Submitted Sample Services, contact a Service Centre.