| Details: A brief description of the history of grain grading and seed analysis, including the reasons for grain grading, followed by a discussion of how grain is priced when delivered to an elevator, grain blending, causes for grade and price reduction, factors responsible for grain quality loss, and measures for preventing grain quality loss. Lab sessions include descriptions and use of grain grading equipment, grain grading problems, trips to a terminal elevator and local grain bins, a look at damages that affect market quality, and some practical experience in seed analysis and assignment of grade to grain samples. (F) |