From study plan to development to the final report, we do it all!

RAC (Raw Agricultural Commodity) studies. It is the responsibility of the pesticide registrant to develop accurate and reliable residue data for their products. These data determine the magnitude of the residues present in the crop and support the pre-harvest intervals set out on proposed product labels. From study plan to development to the final report, we can assist pesticide manufacturers and formulators in fulfilling this critical data requirement from all the crop field trial regions. The VARS facility is located in zone 5.

Canadian and U.S. Major and Minor Crop Field Trial Regions

We plant, maintain, treat and harvest

We have gained extensive experience in a variety of crops. We have the necessary field equipment to plant, maintain, treat and harvest all of the common crops. Typically, these are spring and winter grains, corn, soybeans, canola, potatoes, tobacco, and several types of vegetables. Fruit crops such as apple, pear, peach, strawberry, and grapes of all types are also available.

Pesticide applications to field crops and vegetables are made with hand-held or tractor-mounted equipment. We treat tree fruit crops with commercial-style research equipment. Strawberries are also available. All our applications are designed to closely simulate the commercial use of pesticide products.