An emphasis on keeping crops clean during harvest, with a view to protecting trade opportunities, is paramount for producers this time of year.
The Manitoba Cooperator shares some insights from Cam Dahl, president of Cereals Canada, on the increase in scrutiny towards Canada's crops for impurities such as pesticide residues and mycotoxins.
Click here to read the article on The Manitoba Cooperator.
Dahl, along with Gord Kurbis of Pulse Canada and Katlyn Richaud, agronomist for Munro Farm Supplies, recently spoke with The Communicator about how Canada's agri-retailers can play a crucial part in helping their customers keep crops clean and trade opportunities open.
Click here to read the article "Residual Consequences" on caar.org.
Want more information on the Keep It Clean initiative? Click here to visit the KeepingItClean.ca website.
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