Video library
Determination of dockage in wheat
Duration: 2:33
Added: December 31, 2025
Dockage assessment is a key part of the grain grading process. It is important to understand proper assessment procedures and how to use the Carter dockage machine for wheat, because the result could affect the final payment you receive for your grain.
Taking a representative sample
Duration: 3:56
Added: April 12, 2021
In this video, we will review best practices for two common methods of sampling: manual stream sampling and pneumatic truck probe sampling.
Falling number
Duration: 1:49
Added: August 19, 2020
The Falling Number test is used to evaluate the amount of alpha-amylase in your wheat. This enzyme is especially present in sprouted grain.
Measuring flour water absorption
Duration: 0:38
Added: November 3, 2017
Bakers need to know how much water different types of Canadian flour can absorb. We test how much water a flour can absorb by using a farinograph.
Grain grading and the Harvest Sample Program
Duration: 0:54
Added: May 17, 2017
The samples we receive through the Harvest Sample Program help us make sure the Canadian grain grading system is working for everyone, from producers to processors.
Horizontal sampling with a double sleeve trier
Duration: 3:34
Added: January 20, 2012
Grain inspector demonstrates how to take a sample horizontally from a bag of grain.
Vertical sampling with a double sleeve trier
Duration: 2:58
Added: January 20, 2012
Grain inspector demonstrates how to take a sample vertically from a bag of grain.
Vertical sampling with a double sleeve trier
Duration: 2:45
Added: October 6, 2009
Grain inspector demonstrates the process for assessing Canadian wheat for commercial cleanliness before it is exported.
Lesser grain borer
Duration: 0:27
Added: May 30, 2022
Adult lesser grain borers crawling among wheat kernels.
Red flour beetle
Duration: 0:27
Added: May 30, 2022
Adult red flour beetles running across wheat kernels.
Rice weevil
Duration: 0:27
Added: May 30, 2022
Adult red flour beetles running across wheat kernels.
Rusty grain beetle
Duration: 0:27
Added: May 30, 2022
Adult rusty grain beetles crawling over and under wheat kernels.
Sawtoothed grain beetle
Duration: 0:27
Added: May 30, 2022
Sawtoothed grain beetles running about in oats.
Grain mite
Duration: 0:17
Added: September 2, 2008
Grain mites moving about wheat kernels. Close-up views of mites in action.
Indianmeal moth
Duration: 0:13
Added: September 2, 2008
Adult Indian meal moths quickly crawling across wheat kernels, while larvae crawl slowly.
Southern cowpea weevil
Duration: 0:13
Added: August 5, 2008
Adult southern cowpea weevils moving across yellow peas.