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What are the benefits of growing Clearfield® lentils?

The benefits of growing Clearfield® lentils include:

  • First herbicide-tolerant lentil varieties in Canada, including both red and green lentils with a choice of varieties in all market classes that include solid agronomic traits with exceptional yields
  • Includes a range of crop-safe, broad-spectrum herbicides that can be selected for weed pressures specific to a grower's field
  • BASF provides an expanded range of crop protection products for pre-seed burndown and protection against disease that are registered for Clearfield lentils
  • Product performance guarantee and support
  • Greater access to grower rewards
  • A portion of Clearfield herbicide sales is reinvested by BASF into the Crop Development Center at University of Saskatchewan to fund the development of future Clearfield lentil varieties

Can I save my Clearfield® lentil seed to plant next year?

Yes, upon signing the agreement, you can save your harvested Clearfield® lentils as “farm-saved seed” to seed the following year provided: 

  • Your farm saved Clearfield lentil acres are registered
  • Your farm saved Clearfield lentil seed is Clearfield-Confirm® tested to ensure your seed meets the Clearfield trait standards and has not been contaminated with non-Clearfield seed

Where can I acquire Clearfield® lentil seed?

You can purchase Clearfield® lentil seed from the following entities:

  • Farm saved or pedigreed Clearfield lentil seed from an authorized seed seller
  • Authorized Clearfield retailer (supports all BASF guidelines and CPP products

 

All Clearfield lentil seed purchased must meet the following critieria:

  • Seed has been Clearfield-Confirm® tested

Where can I register my Clearfield lentil acres?

We do have a few options available to register your Clearfield lentil acres.

 

There are three ways to register your Clearfield lentil acres:

  • Authorized lentil retailer
  • AgSolutions Grower Representative
  • Call AgSolutions Customer Care at 1-877-371-2273 (BASF)

What important dates do I need to remember when submitting information about my Clearfield® lentils to the authorized retailer or BASF Grower Representative?

Some important dates for submitting information about Clearfield® lentils to your authorized retail or BASF Grower Representative include:

  • February 28:  Submit name, contact info, variety, acreage, BASF agrochemical products, results of Clearfield-Confirm® test for the upcoming season
  • Within 30 days following purchase of Clearfield-Confirm tested saved seed, the purchaser will submit to BASF:  the name and address of the seller, quantity purchased, and Clearfield confirm test number                                                                                                                                                          

What is the Clearfield-Confirm® test for lentils, where can I have it done, how much does it cost, and when should I do it?

To understand what the Clearfield-Confirm® test for lentils is, where it can be done, how much it costs, and when you should do it, please see the information below:

  • Every year, prior to growing your own farm-saved seed or selling it to others, you must first have it Clearfield-Confirm tested to ensure the seed meets the Clearfield trait standards and has not been contaminated with non-Clearfield seed.
  • This test is paid for by BASF during the 2022 growing season and you can also get a free pre-seed quality and disease test package. (Limit of one (1) bonus pre-seed test package per eligible farm).
  • This can be done at one of the following certified testing labs: 20/20 Seed Labs Inc., SGS Canada Inc., Discovery Seed Labs, Lendon Seed Lab, Prairie Diagnostic Seed Lab, Seed Check Technologies Inc., Seed Solutions Seed Labs

Why is the Clearfield-Confirm® test for lentils so important and what happens if my seed does not pass?

The Clearfield-Confirm® test for lentils is important, as it ensures the grower's seed meets the Clearfield® trait standards. It also determines whether there has been contamination with non-Clearfield lentil seed, which means a grower would have no guarantee of herbicide tolerance. Seed that does not pass the Clearfield-Confirm testing must not be planted as a Clearfield crop but may be sold as grain for food or feed in Canada.

Do Clearfield® lentil herbicides cause delay in maturity (or associated risks)?

Clearfield® lentil herbicides do not cause a delay in maturity and or associated risks.

Are Clearfield® lentil varieties genetically modified organisms (GMO)?

Clearfield® lentil varieties are not genetically modified organisms. All registered or soon-to-be registered Clearfield varieties were developed using traditional plant breeding methods. They are approved for export worldwide.

Do I have to buy my Clearfield® crop protection products from the Clearfield lentil retail?

You do not need to buy your Clearfield® crop protection products from the Clearfield lentil retailer. However, these retailers are best equipped to advise you in optimizing crop protection of Clearfield lentils with products including herbicides and fungicides and can advise you on harvest management. Always read and follow label directions.

Can I apply Pursuit® in Clearfield® lentils?

Pursuit® herbicide is not registered for use on Clearfield® lentils. Registered BASF products include Solo® ADV, Solo Ultra Q, Odyssey® NXT and Odyssey Ultra Q. Always read and follow label directions.

What crop can I grow the year after using Solo® herbicides?

The following crops can be grown one year after using Solo® herbicides: canary seed, canola, chickpeas, durum wheat, field corn, field peas, flax, lentils (incl. Clearfield® lentils,) soybeans, spring barley, spring wheat, sunflowers (incl. Clearfield sunflowers) and tame oats. The following can be grown 2 years after application: mustard (condiment type only). Always read and follow label directions. Additional recropping restrictions for drought conditions can be found on the label.

What crops can I grow the year after using Odyssey® herbicides?

The following crops can be grown one year after using Odyssey® herbicides: chickpeas, Clearfield® canola, field corn, field peas, lentils (incl. Clearfield lentils,) barley, spring wheat and tame oats. The following crops can be grown two years after an Odyssey application: canary seed and durum wheat. Always read and follow label directions. Additional recropping restrictions for drought conditions can be found on the label.

What can be grown after using Clearfield® herbicides for wheat?

After applying Clearfield® herbicides for wheat, such as Altitude® FX 3, the following crops can be safely seeded one year after application: canary seed, canola, chickpeas, dry beans, durum wheat, field peas, field corn, flax, lentils (including Clearfield lentils), spring wheat (including Clearfield wheat), spring barley, sunflowers (including Clearfield sunflowers) and tame oats.  Note that after spraying Altitude FX 3, winter wheat can be seeded, but a grower must wait two years before seeding mustard (condiment type only). Always read and follow label directions.