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Grain Farmers of Ontario update wheat moisture requirements

GUELPH, ON (July 07, 2011) – Grain Farmers of Ontario is moving from a standard of 14.5% moisture to 14% in keeping with the industry standards set last year.

While 14.5% is an adequate moisture level for wheat storage in Canada; 14.0% was chosen in response to our customers requests and it is also more in-line with international standards. It’s important to note that all wheat deliveries to GFO this year must be at least 14.0% moisture to avoid incurring any drying costs.

Grain Farmers of Ontario

Grain Farmers of Ontario is the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 corn, soybean and wheat farmers. The crops they grow cover 6 million acres of farm land across the province, generate over $2.5 billion in farm gate receipts, result in over $9 billion in economic output and are responsible for over 40,000 jobs in the province.