Inspection and Sampling
Sampling Mistakes That Skew a Grade
A grade follows the sample. Scooping the top, skipping a hopper, or editing the bucket produces a number the load will not match.
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Inspection and Sampling
Why Millers Test Wheat Protein
Wheat protein is a spec for flour performance. A higher number is not always better, and the buyer's range is the one that counts.
Inspection and Sampling
Falling Number and What It Suggests
Falling number is a wheat test tied to sprout damage and enzyme activity. Buyer cutoffs differ, so ask for the one on your contract.
Inspection and Sampling
Foreign Material and the Discount Column
Foreign material is what does not belong in the grain. It lands in the discount column, and standards differ by market.
Inspection and Sampling
How to Probe a Grain Truck for a Fair Sample
How to probe a grain truck so the sample matches the load, not just the grain on top.