Canadian growers must follow important steps to ensure market access for their crops
By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Farms.com
Farmers should be aware of the 2018 products of concern for field crops to ensure Canada maintains its market access and upholds its reputation as a quality supplier.
The list of products of concern applies to canola, wheat, malt barley, oats and pulses, a Keep it Clean release said yesterday.
Growers who are aware of these products and follow the label help prevent unacceptable residues in harvested crops.
“It is important to always talk to your grain buyer before spraying to ensure the products you are using are acceptable to their customers,” Brenna Mahoney, director of communications and stakeholder relations with Cereals Canada, said in the release.
“Canadian growers must also know and follow the label for rate, timing and pre-harvest interval to reduce market risk.”
The following table summarizes the 2018 products of concern and special considerations, according to the release.
Crop | Chemical | Product | Additional notes |
All cereals | Glyphosate | Roundup | - Under increased scrutiny
- Follow label
|
Wheat | Glyphosate | Roundup | - only use pre-harvest if greenest part of the crop is <30% moisture.
|
Oats | Glyphosate | Roundup | - may not be accepted by grain buyers if treated pre-harvest.
|
Malt Barley | Glyphosate | Roundup | - will not be accepted by grain buyers if treated pre-harvest.
|
Saflufenacil | Kixor |
Canola | Quinclorac | Accord, Clever, Facet and Masterline Quinclorac | - Treated crop could create marketing concerns
- Consult grain buyer before using
|
Metconazole | Quash |
Pulses | | | |
The Keep it Clean! program helps producers make informed decisions about product application. Its website also has information pertaining to maximum residue limits and regulatory updates from both at home and abroad, the release said.
“There is a direct connection between the use of best product application practices and the ability to market Canadian grains and oilseeds,” Mac Ross, manager of market access and trade policy with Pulse Canada, said in the release.
“We’re in this together. Using best practices protects Canada’s reputation, Canadian agriculture and growers’ bottom lines.”