As dry bean fields start to ‘turn’ and begin their senescence into final maturity growers’ thoughts turn to harvest aids.  Before a grower sprays he should first check his contract terms and then with the elevator where he has his production contract — to double confirm what and when he can spray.
MRL’s (Maximum Residue Levels) have reared their head in the past few years as non tariff barriers.  Different destinations countries have different allowable MRL’s.  There are even differences in allowable levels between and among supplier countries.
Before doing anything a grower should check with the elevator he has his production contract or the elevator he intends to deliver to.

Ontario growers are being asked to participate n the Canadian Grain Commission’s (CGC) free Harvest Sample Program.
By signing up here’s what you and the broader industry get:
                an unofficial grade with grading and quality factors on your specific sample – no charge
                the quality data is aggregated and shared with value chain participants through standardized samples giving as accurate a picture as possible of the overall crop quality
                further downstream research can and is carried out to evaluate such things as fibre etc. and how that compares to other crop sources.  Perhaps leading to innovations for new or alternate uses.

The Commission needs samples directly from farms like yours so that their data is reliable and representative.
The Ontario Bean Producers’ (OBPMB) supports this initiative and urges all Ontario producers to sign up.   
If you are not already enrolled you can register online at:
www.grainscanada.gc.ca/quality-qualite/hst-per/hspm-mper-eng.htm

Or send an email to: harvest-recolte@grainscanada.gc.ca

For a more detailed explanation of the program you can click here.