Ensure you are ready to grow market-ready crops

Apr 04, 2024

Keep it Clean is inviting producers to attend its upcoming 2024 Product Advisory webinar.

The Keep it Clean Product Advisory Webinar will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

The webinar will provide an overview of why crop protection products registered in Canada may cause marketing concerns for export markets, and how the Canadian grain industry is working together to mitigate these risks.

The webinar will also provide an overview of the 2024 Keep it Clean Product Advisory, covering the product and crop combinations that may cause market risks for cereals and pulses.

The presentation will wrap up with a discussion covering the importance of best practices for pesticide application throughout the growing season.

The following experts will be on hand to share more about the 2024 Product Advisory:

Krista Zuzak, Director of Crop Protection and Production, Cereals Canada;
Greg Bartley, Director of Crop Protection & Crop Quality, Pulse Canada; 
Ian Epp, Agronomy Specialist, Canola Council of Canada.

Keep it Clean recommends to growers that you always consult with your grain buyers before applying any products on the Product Advisory to keep yourcrops market-ready and export-friendly throughout the growing season.

Click here to learn more or to register for the event.

Keep it Clean notes that CEU credits are pending for CCAs.

Video: Do Cold Temps Impact Emerging Corn & Soybeans? | Pioneer Agronomy

A cold snap swept across west central Minnesota and eastern South Dakota, bringing frost, fog, and temperatures dipping into the 20s—raising urgent questions about early crop damage.

Pioneer Agronomist Eric Rice breaks down what those overnight temperatures could mean for emerged corn and soybeans, how to assess frost injury, and why patience is key before making any replant decisions. Learn the critical differences between corn and soybean growing points, what cosmetic vs. serious damage looks like, and how last week’s high winds may also be influencing what you’re seeing in the field.

Watch for:

• Frost thresholds for early-season crop damage

• Why corn may be more resilient than it looks

• Soybean growth stages and frost susceptibility

• How to evaluate brittle stems and discolored tissue

• Why waiting 4–5 days before assessing stand loss matters

• When to contact your local Pioneer agronomist or sales representative