As combines start to roll across the province, grain is headed to the bin or elevator, and grain quality is the next topic of consideration on farms. We know that dry conditions and intense heat can significantly decrease yield, but it can also potentially impact grain quality.
In this episode of Wheat Profit, we are joined by Daryl Beswitherick. Daryl is the program manager for National Inspection Standards at the Canada Grain Commission. We will cover some potential quality impacts in wheat caused by the heat and drought and what resources are available to producers to assess grain quality if they have concerns.
Our latest wheat watch on saskwheat.ca is about staging wheat for applying a pre-harvest product such as harvest aids and pre-harvest weed control. Staging wheat for pre-harvest weed control can be tricky, especially in years when the crop is uneven due to poor conditions. Pre-harvest staging is critical to avoid any herbicide residues in the grain, which can lead to Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) and marketability issues. A wheat plant is considered physiologically mature at 30% moisture; this means grain fill has stopped, and final yield and kernel weight/size has been determined. Spraying pre-harvest products such as glyphosate before 30% grain moisture can negatively impact grain quality and marketability.
If you are considering applying pre-harvest products, and have not yet done so, check out our website for more information: https://saskwheat.ca/harvest-resources
The Official Grain Grading Guide from the Canadian Grain Commission is available here: https://grainscanada.gc.ca/en/grain-quality/official-grain-grading-guide/

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