During the 2015 growing season, some Manitoba canola producers used a product containing the active ingredient quinclorac in order to control cleavers. Quinclorac, while registered for use on canola in Canada, does not have maximum residue levels (MRLs) established in several key export markets.
Leading into the 2016 growing season, Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) believes it is imperative for Manitoba canola producers to understand the status of this issue:
- MCGA remains focused on protecting the interest of farmers;
- MCGA understands that cleavers have become a significant weed problem in Canada and we are funding research to understand and promote solutions;
- The member companies of the Western Grains Elevator Association and the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association have individually advised that they will not accept delivery of canola grown and harvested in 2016 that has been treated with quinclorac;
- If you are considering using quinclorac on canola in 2016, you need to consult your local elevator, crushing plant, or grain buyer, as the information we have to date is that they will not be accepting quinclorac treated canola in 2016.
Ian grew up on a farm near Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan, and is still involved in the operation. After completing his undergrad at the U of S, with an agronomy major, he started (and has nearly completed) a masters degree in weed science with a focus on cleaver control in canola. Last fall, Ian was hired as the newest agronomy specialist with the CCC and represents the territory of Northwest Saskatchewan.
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Keep It Clean – 5 simple steps to get your canola ready for export
- Use pesticides at the correct rate, timing, and pre-harvest interval.
- Do not use unregistered pesticides or those with unacceptable residues.
- Always follow the canola storage recommendations.
- Grow blackleg resistant varieties and use practices that reduce infection.
- Do not grow these varieties: ROUNDUP READY POLISH (B. RAPA).
Source : ManitobaCanolaGrowers