Review the 2024 Product Advisory before making spray decisions

The recently released 2024 Product Advisory from KeepItClean.ca serves as a crucial resource for growers navigating the complexities of crop protection products and their potential impact on marketability. Making informed decisions when putting together your crop protection plan is key as certain combinations of products and crops may pose risks to marketability due to regulatory discrepancies or buyer preferences.

Growers are urged to review the advisory to identify any products that could restrict marketing options, either due to absent or misaligned maximum residue limits (MRLs) in export markets or buyer acceptance issues. Vigilance is key in ensuring that product residues remain below regulatory thresholds, safeguarding market access.

Here’s a list of crop protection products to avoid on your food, feed and malt barley crops: Product Advisory – Barley – Keep it Clean

5 Tips from Keep it Clean for Ensuring Crop Marketability

Here are five essential tips to uphold crop market readiness:

1. Use Acceptable Pesticides Only: Apply only registered pesticides appropriate for your crop, minimizing trade concerns and ensuring market acceptance.
2. Always Read and Follow the Label: Adhere strictly to label instructions regarding application rate, timing, and pre-harvest intervals to prevent unacceptable residues.
3. Manage Disease Pressures: Implement an integrated disease management plan to preserve yield, profitability, and Canada’s reputation as a supplier of high-quality crops.
4. Store Your Crop Properly: Maintain crop quality and prevent cross-contamination by employing proper storage practices, including bin cleanliness and suitable treatments.
5. Deliver What You Declare: Ensure accuracy in Declarations of Eligibility to uphold legal obligations and avoid liabilities associated with crop contamination.

Stay Informed and Be Proactive

For comprehensive guidance on navigating market risks and optimizing crop marketability, growers are encouraged to consult the Product Advisory and engage with their grain buyers. By proactively addressing potential challenges, growers can safeguard market access for all and contribute to the resilience of Canada’s agricultural sector.

If you missed the 2024 Product Advisory Webinar, watch the recording below.