Following a rigorous review of export market requirements and residue potential when used according to the label, the joint Market Access Committee for corn and soybeans has concluded that the risk of any crop protection product residue-related trade disruption is acceptable for three new corn products available in 2025. With 70 per cent of Ontario soybeans exported along with a significant amount of corn, maintaining market access, and preventing risk is important to get the most value for Ontario grown corn and soybeans.
The Market Access Committee for corn and soybeans is co-chaired by Grain Farmers of Ontario and Soy Canada and works to prevent market access issues by meeting requirements for pesticide residues and to facilitate predictable commercialization of crop protection products. The Ontario Agri Business Association is a standing member of the Committee and a partner in bringing together the Ontario grain value chain to achieve the Committee’s goals.
This forum allows for the value chain, which includes the crop protection registrants, producer organizations, ag-retailers, grain originators, processors, and exporters to evaluate the residue profile of new pesticides and discuss potential trade implications prior to market launch
The approach used by the Committee follows the “Market Acceptance of Pesticide Use Policy” developed by the grain value chain under the auspices of the Canada Grains Council and adopted by other commodity associations in Canada. More information on this policy and evaluation framework is available here.
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