2023 Product Advisory
Be aware of the potential market risks associated with these crop protection products on certain crop types before making application decisions this growing season. Let’s all do our part to keep markets open for Canadian grain and uphold our international reputation as a trusted supplier of world-class canola, cereals and pulses.
LAMBDA-CYHALOTHRIN LABEL UPDATE:
Due to the PMRA’s re-evaluation decision, effective April 29, 2023, crops treated with lambda-cyhalothrin (eg. Matador, Silencer, Labamba, etc.) cannot be fed as livestock feed, including any seed screenings and aftermath. As any crop entering the grain handling system is eligible for livestock feed, this poses a risk of becoming an off-label use.
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- No market risks identified in major markets. Treated crop accepted by most grain buyers.
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- Be informed. Treated crops may not be accepted by some Grain buyers. Consult with your grain buyer before using this product.
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- Do not use. Treated Crops will not be accepted by grain buyers.
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- Not registered. Only use registered products.
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- Market acceptance issue. Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) are established in major markets but marketing risks may still be present.
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Fluopyram (e.g. Prosaro Pro) |
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Grain buyers will not accept malt barley if treated with fluopyram. Consult with your grain buyer to confirm contract obligations and acceptance before using fluopyram on barley for feed or food. MRLs are missing or set at low levels in some major markets. No categorization on oats. The intended use of this product on oats is below the threshold as per the Market Acceptance of Pesticide Use Policy and is subject to further review. |
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NEW: Tetraconazole (e.g. Zolera FX) |
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Grain buyers will not accept barley (food, feed or malt) if treated with tetraconazole. MRLs are set at low levels or missing in some major markets. |
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Chlormequat (e.g. Manipulator) |
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Check with your grain buyer to confirm contract obligations and acceptance before using chlormequat on barley for malt, food or feed. |
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Glyphosate (e.g. Roundup) |
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Grain buyers will not accept malt barley if treated with pre-harvest glyphosate. Glyphosate is registered for pre-harvest weed control. Do not use as a desiccant. To prevent unacceptable residues in the harvested grain, only apply pre-harvest glyphosate when grain moisture content is less than 30% in the least mature part of the field. Consult with your grain buyer before using this product on wheat, barley and oats. Some grain buyers may not accept cereal crops treated with pre-harvest glyphosate. Strictly follow the product label guidelines to minimize scrutiny in the global marketplace. *Secondary growth can impact grain moisture assessment. |
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Saflufenacil (e.g. Heat) |
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Grain buyers will not accept malt barley if treated with saflufenacil. |
| Pulses | Peas | Lentils | Chickpeas | Dry Beans | Faba Beans | Comments |
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Sethoxydim (e.g. Poast Ultra) |
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Consult with your grain buyer before using sethoxydim on lentils and chickpeas. The MRL definition of sethoxydim is anticipated to change in the European Union (EU); however, the timeline is unknown. As a precaution, it is not recommended to apply sethoxydim on lentils and chickpeas destined for the EU. |
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Chlorothalonil (e.g. Bravo ZN) |
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Consult with your grain buyer before using chlorothalonil on chickpeas. MRLs have been revoked in the EU and Great Britain and established at low levels. |
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Glufosinate Western Canada (e.g. MPower Good Harvest) |
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Do not use glufosinate on lentils as a crop desiccant. There is an elevated risk of MRL-related trade disruption due to missing or very low MRLs in most major markets. Grain buyers will not accept treated lentils. |
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Glufosinate Eastern Canada (e.g. Ignite) |
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Consult with your grain buyer before using this product on dry beans in Eastern Canada. MRLs are missing or set at low levels in most major markets. |
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Glyphosate (e.g. Roundup) |
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Glyphosate is registered for pre-harvest weed control. Do not use as a desiccant. To prevent unacceptable residues in the harvested grain, only apply pre-harvest glyphosate when grain moisture content is less than 30% in the least mature part of the field, including any areas of re-growth with seed production. Consult with your grain buyer before using pre-harvest glyphosate on pulse crops. MRLs are established in all major markets; however, marketing restrictions may still be present due to scrutiny of glyphosate in the global marketplace. Green lentils are classified “yellow - be informed”, while red lentils are classified “green - no market risks identified”. This variation is due to the difference in sensitivities of end use markets between the two market classes. Most dry bean buyers do not accept pre-harvest glyphosate. |
Canola Product Update: There are no market concerns with products registered for use on canola.
All information on this advisory is provided in good faith as of the date of publication; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, regarding its accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness. Growers are encouraged to review this information and consult with your grain buyer about potential market risks before proceeding with crop management plans.
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