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Western's Barley Grid Specifications
Information on Western's Barley Grid...
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Supplier contract eligibility includes
- 2 row barley, malt, or feed origin.
- Grading of delivered product subject to WFL QC Grid Acceptance.
- Pre-determined tonnage for delivery period to apply.
- Minimum bushel test range of 47 to 51 lbs.
- Maximum moisture to 14.8% (Before DIscounts Apply).
- Dockage is incorporated into the grid.
- Each load is graded at delivery, 4 probes per "B Train".
- Grid specs determined by screening using #6 and #5 slotted screend.
- Grid summary sent to supplier with settlement cheque.
- Minimum plumpness is 65%, maximum waste 7%.
- Loads not suitable for placement on the grid are subject to rejection.
Barley Quality Control Grid
| Index |
Attribute |
Waste % |
| 96 |
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6.01 - 7.0% |
| 97 |
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5.01 - 6.0% |
| 98 |
65.0 - 70.99% Plump |
4.11 - 5.0% |
| 99 |
71.0 - 75.99% Plump |
3.11 - 4.1% |
| 100 |
76.0 - 80.99% Plump |
2.11 - 3.1% |
| 101 |
81.0 - 85.99% Plump |
1.21 - 2.1% |
| 102 |
86.0 - 90.99% Plump |
0.51 - 1.2% |
| 103 |
91.0% + Plump |
0.0 – 0.50% | |
Center Screen Adjustment
- If material in center screen is between 17.1% and 21.1% deduct 1%
- If material in center screen is between 21.11% and 25.1% deduct 2%
- If material in center screen is between 25.11% and 29% deduct 3%
For Example:
If the Barley weighs 50lbs, screens 92% Plump and has 1.2% waste.
Index equals: 103 + 102 = 205
divided by 2 = 102.5
Base price determined by WCE contract minus basis: $120/mt
QC Price determined by grid: $123/mt
Note: Grid may be subject to revision.
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