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by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 26, 2026 Number of comments0

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What the Crop?! Apple Update: June 24, 2026

Peak daylight, falling fruit, and rising pest pressure – summer is here!

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 25, 2026 Number of comments0

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Spring Issue of ONcore Newsletter Now Online

The Spring 2026 (Vol 30, Issue 2) ONcore Newsletter (formerly Orchard Network Newsletter) is now available online. Visit the newsletterContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 24, 2026 Number of comments0

Apples Events Tender Fruit

REMINDER! 2026 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series

Final webinar of the series will focus on managing maturity, storage and disorders following heat stress

by Erika DeBrouwer June 24, 2026 Number of comments0

Apples Events

ANNOUNCEMENT: Joint Hydrometeorology Workshop in Simcoe

Final webinar of the series will focus on managing maturity, storage and disorders following heat stress

by Erika DeBrouwer June 23, 2026 Number of comments0

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Agricultural Stewardship Initiative – Funding Opportunities for Growers

Funding opportunities for growers opening up soon!

by Jason Lemay June 22, 2026 Number of comments0

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Spotted Wing Drosophila Update – June 22 2026

SWD are starting to emerge in some areas of the province. On-farm Monitoring with sticky cards and lures is important for effective management.

by Erika DeBrouwer June 19, 2026 Number of comments0

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What the Crop?! Apple Update: June 19, 2026

Stubborn crop loads, blustery weather, and the next wave of pests are keeping growers on their toes!

by Kathryn Carter June 17, 2026 Number of comments0

Grapes Tender Fruit

What’s up? Tender fruit and Grape Update June 16, 2026

by Kathryn Carter and Dr. Wendy McFadden-Smith, OMAFA Weather Rain remains in the forecast for the rest of the week.Continue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 17, 2026 Number of comments0

Apples Events Tender Fruit

REMINDER! 2026 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series

Second webinar of the series will focus on heat stress mitigation strategies, timing and trade-offs

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 12, 2026 Number of comments0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: June 12, 2026

Hot enough to stress spray programs; not hot enough to slow pests