Blending grain

[TOM4CWB]

So has there been any falling number test results come back yet? I may send the next harvest sample away now because the rest of the wheat out there will be different again.

The first two came back a #1 even though a GrainCo thinks it's a 1 and 2. Anything before the shit weather started will be gold! DESPITE ANY MINOR IMPERFECTION CAUSED BY THE MYRIAD OF GRADING DEMERITS AT THEIR DISPOSAL IN THE ARSENAL SANCTIONED BY THE CGC.

Our AAC Connery went through the snow last year, was over 320 FN... This year a #2 so far.

[farmaholic]

Our AAC Connery went through the snow last year, was over 320 FN... This year a #2 so far.

We have Landmark this year.
Eyeing Alida next.

[Blaithin]

So has there been any falling number test results come back yet? I may send the next harvest sample away now because the rest of the wheat out there will be different again.

The first two came back a #1 even though a GrainCo thinks it's a 1 and 2. Anything before the shit weather started will be gold! DESPITE ANY MINOR IMPERFECTION CAUSED BY THE MYRIAD OF GRADING DEMERITS AT THEIR DISPOSAL IN THE ARSENAL SANCTIONED BY THE CGC.

Everything I’ve seen/heard of is over 300 with the exception of one sprouted sample. Most seem to be hanging out in the 330 area.

I have heard up near Edmonton and towards North Battleford they’re experiencing a lot of variation even in the same field. They’re wetter than us so I’m assuming it’s starting to sprout.

[farmaholic]

Everything I’ve seen/heard of is over 300 with the exception of one sprouted sample. Most seem to be hanging out in the 330 area.

I have heard up near Edmonton and towards North Battleford they’re experiencing a lot of variation even in the same field. They’re wetter than us so I’m assuming it’s starting to sprout.

Last CGC harvest sample results were >360 from the samples we sent. Why "greater than", did someone not let it finish? I understand those samples are not "official" grades but if you're going to do the test, reveal the exact results!

[Blaithin]

Last CGC harvest sample results were >360 from the samples we sent. Why "greater than", did someone not let it finish? I understand those samples are not "official" grades but if you're going to do the test, reveal the exact results!

My understanding is the higher the results get the less precise they can be. Not that 400 means it’s really a 300, just that it’s less accurate. And yes, probably something to do with time. If you have 500 samples to do in a day why wait over 6 minutes for each to fall if you just need to know they’re over a certain point.

Since so many terminals are installing the set ups now, take a bin sample in and get them to show you. Then you’ll see the process and have a more exact idea?

[farmaholic]

My understanding is the higher the results get the less precise they can be. Not that 400 means it’s really a 300, just that it’s less accurate. And yes, probably something to do with time. If you have 500 samples to do in a day why wait over 6 minutes for each to fall if you just need to know they’re over a certain point.

Since so many terminals are installing the set ups now, take a bin sample in and get them to show you. Then you’ll see the process and have a more exact idea?

Thanks Blaithin, but I already had a pretty good idea what the process entailed and Ache4acres posted a real good video link.