AC Crystal wheat to move to Canada Northern Hard Red class in 2019

WINNIPEG, July 28, 2016 /CNW/ - As of August 1, 2019, the Canadian Grain Commission will designate the wheat variety AC Crystal to the Canada Northern Hard Red class. Currently, this variety is in the Canada Prairie Spring Red wheat class.

This variety is moving to the Canada Northern Hard Red class because a review by the Canadian Grain Commission found that it did not meet revised quality parameters for its current designated class.

The Canadian Grain Commission reminds producers and the industry about upcoming wheat class and variety designation changes.

On August 1, 2016, two new wheat classes, Canada Northern Hard Red and Canada Western Special Purpose, take effect. The Canada Western Interim Wheat, Canada Western General Purpose, and Canada Western Feed wheat classes will be eliminated. Varieties in the Canada Western Interim Wheat class will be moved to the Canada Northern Hard Red class. Canada Western General Purpose varieties will move to the Canada Western Special Purpose class.

On August 1, 2018, twenty-five varieties of Canada Western Red Spring and four varieties of Canada Prairie Spring Red wheat will move to the Canada Northern Hard Red class.

Quick facts

• The Canada Northern Hard Red class:
  • Has basic milling quality parameters
  • Requires quality data for varieties to be registered
  • Will be implemented on August 1, 2016

Associated links

• Canadian wheat classes http://www.grainscanada.gc.ca/wheat-ble/classes/classes-eng.htm
• Variety designation changes http://www.grainscanada.gc.ca/consultations/2015/classes-en.htm

Canadian Grain Commission

The Canadian Grain Commission is the federal agency responsible for establishing and maintaining Canada's grain quality standards. Its programs result in shipments of grain that consistently meet contract specifications for quality, safety and quantity. The Canadian Grain Commission regulates the grain industry to protect producers' rights and ensure the integrity of grain transactions.

SOURCE Canadian Grain Commission

Daryl Beswitherick, Program Manager, Quality Assurance Standards, Canadian Grain Commission, 204-986-4627, [email protected]