Attention Agri-retailers, Agronomists and Certified Crop Advisors,

As you know, Canada is a leader in providing high quality grains to markets around the world. But shipments containing even the smallest amount of unacceptable residue can lead to exports being rejected, causing millions of dollars in losses and putting future business with our export partners at risk. That’s why it is crucial for Canadian growers to follow best practices when using crop protection products — to protect their incomes, and the entire ag value chain.

Canada has a strong reputation, and there have been no major issues in recent years. This can be owed to Canadian growers following best practices, and the industry, which has been working together for responsible commercialization.

Agri-retailers and agronomists play a very important role in helping growers maintain this positive direction, by being mindful of MRLs and communicating the tips to avoid unacceptable residues:

1. Use acceptable pesticides only.
   Growers should only use products that are registered for their crop and won’t cause concerns for customers.
2. Use pesticides correctly.
   Growers should consult the label for proper rates and timing.

Ensure your growers produce export-quality grains this year. Please read and share the information below with your grower customers.

Let’s all do our part to maintain Canada’s reputation as a quality supplier.

FOLLOW BEST PRACTICES TO PRODUCE EXPORT-QUALITY GRAIN

Canada’s reputation as a leader in high quality grain relies on growers like you following best practices with pesticides. Even the smallest amount of unacceptable residue can put future business at risk. We’re all in this together. Read and follow the directions below and consult your grain buyer to ensure you produce export-quality grain for your customers.

Follow these tips to avoid unacceptable residues:

1. Use acceptable pesticides only.
   Growers should only use products that are registered for their crop and won’t cause concerns for customers.
2. Use pesticides correctly.
   Growers should consult the label for proper rates and timing.

PRODUCTS OF CONCERN FOR THE 2017 GROWING SEASON

DO NOT USE: Treated crop not accepted.

CAUTION: Treated crop could create marketing concerns. Please visit keepingitclean.ca for more information, or contact your grain buyer.

For more information concerning each crop listed above, visit www.keepingitclean.ca