Putting a soil health test to the test in Ontario
Research finds that soil texture sets the bar, while stacking soil-care practices makes measurable difference too October 19, 2026 ContributedContinue Reading
Author: Kathryn Carter
Nutrient and Soil Management in Vineyards After Flooding
by Tejendra Chapagain, Stephanie Vickers and Kathryn Carter, OMAFA The record-breaking rainfall and flooding that recently affected northern Niagara haveContinue Reading
Grower-Led Innovation of the year
Recognizing growers who test, shape, and adopt the future of farming The FIRA USA Grower-Led Innovation of the year awardContinue Reading
Preparing for a Successful Grape Harvest
Kathryn Carter and Wendy McFadden-Smith, OMAFA Grape harvest is one of the busiest times of the year in the vineyardContinue Reading
From Assumption to Insight: Cluster Thinning in Ontario Vineyards
By Laura Dobbyn, former OMAFA summer student Cluster thinning (also known as fruit removal or dropping fruit) is the practiceContinue Reading
What’s Up? Tender fruit and Grape Update
By Kathryn Carter, Fruit Specialist (Tender fruit and Grape) OMAFA Weather The challenging weather continues this season, with reports ofContinue Reading
The Ground Truth on Soil Health: Insights from 191 Ontario Orchards and Vineyards
By Heather White, Knowledge Mobilization and Communications Coordinator, Soils At Guelph July 2026 Soil health testing is an emerging managementContinue Reading
What’s up? Tender fruit and Grape Update August 14, 2026
Kathryn Carter, Tender fruit and Grape Specialist Tender fruit and Table Grapes Tender fruit harvest continues across Ontario, with harvestContinue Reading
After the Flood: Managing Waterlogging in Orchards and Vineyards
By Kathryn Carter, Stephanie Vickers and Wendy McFadden-Smith, OMAFA Our thoughts are with the growers and communities affected by theContinue Reading
What’s up? Tender fruit and Grape update July 16, 2026
Kathryn Carter, Fruit Specialist-Tender fruit and Grape This week has been challenging for growers and employees as hot temperatures, andContinue Reading