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Bates Grain: Tubular grain uninhibited on the ends which can provide a nearly neutral burning characteristic (BAtch TESt motor).

International Grains Council (IGC): An intergovernmental forum responsible for administering the International Grains Agreement (IGA).

International Grains Agreement (IGA): Replaced the International Wheat Agreement in 1995. The IGA comprises a Grains Trade Convention (GTC) and a Food Aid Convention (FAC). The IGA is administered by the International Grains Cou . . . View Full Definition

Grainy: term used to describe high quality CTC teas

Muscat Blanc À Petit Grains: (See Muscat above).

High Moisture Feed Grains: Corn and grain sorghum must have moisture content below CCC standards in order to qualify for marketing assistance loans. However, the FAIR Act of 1996 makes recourse loans available to prod . . . View Full Definition

Pollen Grains: The containers for male gametophytes of seed plants produced in a microsporangium by meiosis. Microspores produced by seed plants that contain the male gametophyte.

Uniform Grain And Rice Storage Agreement (USGRSA): The contractual arrangement governing transactions between the Farm Service Agency and private grain storage companies. Commercial warehouses storing grain under a nonrecourse loan or owned . . . View Full Definition

United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) Of 1916: P.L. 64-190 (August 11, 1916), as amended, authorizes the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration to establish official marketing standards (not health and safety standards) . . . View Full Definition

T-Grain Technology: Name for kodaks film emulsion technology used in all kodak aps films. Uniquely shaped grains that align better than conventional silver crystals absorb and transmitting light more effectivel . . . View Full Definition