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Flaxseed variety only eligible for lowest grade

June 20, 2014 - The Canadian Grain Commission is providing notice to grain producers and industry stakeholders that the registration for flaxseed variety CDC Valour will be cancelled. Effective August 1, 2015, it will only be eligible for the grade Flaxseed, 3 Canada Western/Canada Eastern.

As well, registration for the following varieties will be cancelled effective August 1, 2017:
- CDC Arras
- Flander
- Somme

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency registers grain varieties and is also responsible for cancelling the registration of varieties. The Canadian Grain Commission designates which registered varieties are eligible for delivery into specific classes of grain.