Grain science and research
Supporting quality standards for Canadian grain through research, data, and technical innovation.
Harvest and export quality of Canadian grain
Quality data from our Harvest Sample Program analyses and export cargo monitoring
Research papers and reports
Journal articles and technical reports authored by our scientists
Advancements in grain science
Summaries of our current research in grain science
Programs and quality assurance
Research programs
Our research programs and their areas of expertise
Soy Quality Program
Our collaboration with Soy Canada to provide independent, third-party data on the quality of Canadian food-grade soybeans
Proficiency testing
Programs offered by the Canadian Grain Commission to assess the competence of independent laboratories to conduct tests related to grain quality
About the Grain Research Laboratory
Scientists
Meet our experts: research, projects, education and publications
Science Strategy
The Canadian Grain Commission’s science and research plan for addressing current grain sector priorities
Science Integrity Policy
Our commitment to ensuring high standards of impartiality and research ethics at the Canadian Grain Commission
Features
Hot and dry summers lead to spicier mustard seeds
As summers on the Canadian Prairies get hotter and drier, the seeds used to make the mustard for our hotdogs, sandwiches and dressings are getting spicier.
How does AI compare to DNA-based methods for identifying barley varieties?
At the Canadian Grain Commission, we recently evaluated an AI application developed by ZoomAgri that uses computer image recognition to identify different varieties of barley.