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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PULSE GROWERS WHAT ARE THE CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTS TO PAY ATTENTION TO THIS SEASON? For pulse crop production in Western Canada, products that may pose market risks include diquat (Reglone®), glyphosate (Roundup®), saflufenacil (Heat®), glufosinate (MPower® Good Harvest®), flumioxazin (Valtera™), carfentrazone (Aim®, CleanStart®), benzovindiflupyr (Solatenol®, Elatus™), and chlorpyrifos (Lorsban™ and other trade names). WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF USING THESE PRODUCTS? Late-season applications of fungicides, insecticides, or desiccants may result in residue levels found in the seed. Growers must take appropriate risk mitigation steps to ensure product residue remains below maximum residue limits (MRLs) set by regulatory agencies. Pre-harvest application of glyphosate is of interest for two reasons: 1. Glyphosate use in general and specifically pre-harvest use is under increased scrutiny by segments of the general public. 2. Applying glyphosate when seed moisture content is 30% or above can result in residue levels greater than the maximum allowable limit. WHAT DEVELOPMENTS HAVE THERE BEEN ON THESE ISSUES SINCE LAST YEAR? The Canadian pulse industry is working hard to eliminate market access risks. For the crop protection products referenced in this document, growers are advised to be aware of international regulations in order to make the best crop management decisions. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO MITIGATE RISK? Ensure product residues remain at trace levels or levels well below accepted maximums by following these steps: 1. DO NOT EXCEED THE PRODUCT'S LABELLED RATE Application guidelines for individual pesticides are set to allow growers to properly use the product. Guidelines assume that the labelled rate is not exceeded. Exceeding the labelled rate increases the risk of surpassing recognized MRLs and this can have serious consequences in terms of international acceptance of the crop. 2. TIME THE APPLICATION ACCORDING TO THE LABEL Labels are very specific in terms of crop staging. Follow label instructions and apply crop protection products only at the recommended crop stage. 3. CONSULT WITH YOUR EXPORTER/PROCESSOR ABOUT WHICH CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTS ARE ACCEPTABLE IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETS Exporters/processors have a good sense of which markets may be sensitive to specific products, and may ask farmers what was used in their crop for more information. 4. CONSULT THE CHART ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE INDICATING MARKET CONSIDERATIONS AND STATUSES FOR SPECIFIC PRODUCTS, OR VISIT WWW.KEEPINGITCLEAN.CA