All incoming trucks should be inspected at the scale after weigh-in and before unloading. Remove the tarp to inspect grain for live insects and excessive trash. If found, reject the load. Likewise, if odours indicate presence of mould or pesticides, reject the load. Immediately report all rejected grain deliveries to the feedlot manager, or other assigned personnel for follow-up action and completion of the Receiving Non-Conformance Report.

Obtain a minimum of five (5) grain samples from the front, middle, and back of the load with a grain spear, reaching the bottom of the truck bed. Place samples into a bucket, mix and obtain the composite sample. Obtain and store another one pound sample of grain from each accepted delivery with other samples for future analytical analysis.

Fill a container, preferably a condrometer, of 1/2 to 1 litre of grain until it is level with the top and read it for test weight determination. Then determine admixture percentages by emptying contents of the condrometer cup or suitable container into corresponding sieves as given in Grain Receival Standards. If admixture percentages for its components (foreign matter, screenings, and/or trash) exceed maximum levels by volume, reject the load. Observe sieved grain for weed, foreign and toxic seeds. Compare against the visual display of toxic seeds. If unfamiliar seeds are present, send them to an external seed laboratory for identification. The grain should be rejected if the amount of foreign material is over the expectable limit.

Any excessive foreign material such as rocks, glass, bird droppings, among others, must be observed and noted with appropriate follow-up. Determine the moisture content of the grain. If the bushel weight of grain is below the standard, the load may be rejected.

Record all grain delivery (each load) inspection results and load details on the Grain Receival Record. For all grain deliveries that are accepted, record the bin or silo number where grain was stored and sign the form to verify that all activities were properly completed.

It should next be determined if price and weight adjustments are warranted on all grain shipments based upon the receiving standards. This process of grain premiums and discounts is presented in an example of discount and premium calculations.