Reminder: Keep Treated Seed Out of Your Grain Deliveries
The Canadian Grain Commission has seen an increase in grain deliveries containing treated seed over the past year. While strict inspection procedures have helped catch contaminated grain before export, this issue puts Canada’s reputation—and your bottom line—at risk.
Treated seed contamination can lead to serious financial consequences if traced back to your delivery. Protect your farm and our grain industry by double-checking your grain before delivery.
Treated seed residues can present a serious risk to human and animal health at certain levels. Grain elevators must maintain a zero tolerance for treated seed in grain deliveries.
Canadian grain producers can help maintain Canada’s reputation for high-quality grain by ensuring their grain deliveries do not contain treated seed residues by:
- cleaning up spills and disposing of leftover treated seed as required by their province or municipality
- using a seed bag collection program if one is available in their area
- using dedicated bins for treated seed if they can
- clean all equipment, bins and vehicles thoroughly after seeding and before harvest
- visually inspecting equipment and bins for treated seed:
- before harvest
- before transferring grain between bins
- before transferring grain to a truck or railcar for delivery
To learn more, visit grainscanada.gc.ca/en/protection/delivery/keep-treated-seed-out.html.
