Keep Canada’s Cereals Clean
Canada’s cereals sector leads the country’s agriculture exports with annual exports to over 80 countries with an estimated value of $12.1 billion CAD. Canada exports more than 20 million tonnes of wheat, oats and barley each year, and shipments are routinely inspected by processors and importers to ensure that contract specifications are met. Failing to meet cereal residue compliance requirements—including exceeding maximum limits for pesticide residues or mycotoxins such as Ochratoxin (OTA) and Deoxynivalenol (DON)—can derail both domestic and export sales, resulting in millions of dollars in losses and jeopardizing access to key markets.
Help protect Canada’s reputation as a trusted, high‑quality supplier by keeping market access top‑of‑mind throughout the growing season and following the Keep it Clean guidelines.
Cereals Resources
Product Advisory
A list of crop protection products which may create market risk when used on some crops and steps to mitigate risk.
Pre-harvest Glyphosate Staging Guide for Cereals
Use this handy staging guide to determine when grain moisture is less than 30%.
Managing Fusarium in Cereals
Fusarium head blight (FHB) reduces yields, decreases grain quality and may limit crop marketing opportunities.
Practice Safe Storage to Prevent OTA in Cereals
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a potent, naturally-occurring mycotoxin that can form on stored cereal grains in high moisture conditions.
Safeguarding Cereals Against Allergens
Maintaining a reputation for clean, safe grain is crucial for both domestic and international markets.
Ergot Management in Cereals
Ergot is a fungal disease that can infect wheat, barley, oats, durum, rye and canary seed, as well as grassy weeds in your fields.
Only Use Registered Desiccants for Cereals
Keep it Clean reminds growers to only use registered desiccants and follow the label.
We’re all in
this together.
Do your part to protect the quality and reputation of Canadian crops and help keep markets open for all.
Follow the Keep it Clean 5 Tips to ensure your canola, cereals and pulses are ready for market.