Archive for March 4th, 2011

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA — The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) announced on March 2 that the maximum shrinkage allowance is fixed at zero at licensed process and transfer elevators effective March 19. This means that licensed process and transfer elevators may not make a shrinkage deduction from deliveries of grain.

“This change is good news for Canadian grain producers,” said Chief Commissioner Elwin Hermanson. “They can now expect consistent deductions when they deliver their grain to any type of elevator licensed by ...