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2024 Product Advisory


The 2024 Product Advisory outlines the market risks that can arise from using certain crop protection products on some crop types. Growers are encouraged to review this information before proceeding with crop management plans. Products listed in the advisory may restrict marketing options due to missing or misaligned maximum residue limits (MRLs) in our export markets or market acceptance issues by certain buyers. Growers must be aware of these restrictions and take appropriate risk mitigation steps to ensure product residues remain below MRLs set by regulatory agencies.

If a product or crop combination does not appear within this advisory, no significant marketing risks have been identified in major markets and the treated crops is accepted by most grain buyers. Review our 5 tips for other ways to ensure your crops remain acceptable for both domestic and export customers.

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 screening 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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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.

SUMMARY OF CATEGORIZATIONS

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FUNGICIDES
Fluopyram
Malt Barley
Barley for feed or food
Tetraconazole
Malt Barley
Barley for feed or food
PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR
Chlormequat
Malt Barley
Barley for feed or food
PRE-HARVEST WEED CONTROL
Glyphosate
Malt Barley
Chickpeas, Green Lentils, Peas, Oats, Wheat, Barley for feed or food, Faba Beans, Dry Bean
Saflufenacil
Malt Barley
DESICCANT
Glufosinate-ammonium
Lentil – Western Canada
Dry Bean – Eastern Canada
 
 
Pea
 

COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE

CEREALS
BARLEY
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FUNGICIDEFluopyram

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.

FUNGICIDETetraconazole

Grain buyers will not accept barley for feed or food if treated with tetraconazole.

MRLs are missing or set at low levels in some major markets.

PLANT GROWTH REGULATORChlormequat

Check with your grain buyer to confirm contract obligations and acceptance before using chlormequat on barley for feed or food.

PRE-HARVEST WEED CONTROL 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 barley. 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.

MALT BARLEY
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FUNGICIDEFluopyram

Grain buyers will not accept malt barley if treated with fluopyram.

MRLs are missing or set at low levels in some major markets.

FUNGICIDETetraconazole

Grain buyers will not accept malt barley if treated with tetraconazole.

MRLs are missing or set at low levels in some major markets.

PLANT GROWTH REGULATORChlormequat

Check with your grain buyer to confirm contract obligations and acceptance before using chlormequat on malt barley.

PRE-HARVEST WEED CONTROLGlyphosate

Grain buyers will not accept malt barley if treated with pre-harvest glyphosate.

PRE-HARVEST WEED CONTROLSaflufenacil

Grain buyers will not accept malt barley if treated with saflufenacil.

OATS
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FUNGICIDEFluopyram

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.

MRLs are missing or set at low levels in some major markets.

PRE-HARVEST WEED CONTROLGlyphosate

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 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.

Wheat
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PRE-HARVEST WEED CONTROLGlyphosate

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. 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.

PULSES
CHICKPEAS
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PRE-HARVEST WEED CONTROLGlyphosate

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 chickpeas.

MRLs are established in all major markets; however, marketing restrictions may still be present due to scrutiny of glyphosate in the global marketplace.

DRY BEANS
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PRE-HARVEST WEED CONTROLGlyphosate

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.

Most dry bean dealers do not allow pre-harvest glyphosate on dry beans. Consult with your grain buyer before using pre-harvest glyphosate on dry beans.

MRLs are established in all major markets; however, marketing restrictions may still be present due to scrutiny of glyphosate in the global marketplace.

DESICCANTGlufosinate-ammonium

Glufosinate-ammonium is only registered on dry beans in Eastern Canada.

Consult with your grain buyer before using this product in Eastern Canada.

MRLs are missing or set at low levels in most major markets.

FABA BEANS
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PRE-HARVEST WEED CONTROLGlyphosate

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 faba beans.

MRLs are established in all major markets; however, marketing restrictions may still be present due to scrutiny of glyphosate in the global marketplace.

LENTILS
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PRE-HARVEST WEED CONTROLGlyphosate

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.

Green Lentils – Consult with your grain buyer before using pre-harvest glyphosate on green lentils.

MRLs are established in all major markets; however, marketing restrictions may still be present due to scrutiny of glyphosate in the global marketplace.

DESICCANTGlufosinate-ammonium

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.

PEAS
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PRE-HARVEST WEED CONTROLGlyphosate

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 peas.

MRLs are established in all major markets; however, marketing restrictions may still be present due to scrutiny of glyphosate in the global marketplace.

DESICCANTGlufosinate-ammonium

Glufosinate-ammonium is not registered for use on peas. Do not use glufosinate-ammonium on peas. Only use registered products.

CANOLA
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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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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.