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Picture of woman hanging white sticky trap in apple tree

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 5, 2021 0

Last Chance to Register! 2021 Apple IPM Workshop This Thursday

Pre-registration required for virtual apple IPM workshop on May 6, 2021

Early apple scab lesions on top side of leaves

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 29, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Pears Pest Management

Apple Scab And Fire Blight Infection Risk With Warm, Wet Weather

Prolonged rainfall expected over coming days puts apples at risk for scab and/or fire blight infection.

Image of developing pear fruitlet infected with fire blight

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 27, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Featured Pears Pest Management

Ontario Fire Blight Prediction Maps Now Available

Fire blight decision management tool now available for apple and pear growers

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 26, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: April 26, 2021 (with audio)

Tight cluster to early pink in apples across the province signals the start of new pest development.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 21, 2021 0

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Register Now! 2021 Fruit IPM Workshops

Registration now open for apple, berry, tender fruit, grape and more virtual IPM workshops

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 12, 2021 0

Apples Berries Grapes Pest Management Podcast Tender Fruit

New Episode of What’s Growing ON?

OMAFRA’s Wendy McFadden-Smith and Melanie Filotas give the inside scoop on scouting how-to’s in the latest episode of What’s Growing ON? podcast.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 2, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: April 2, 2021 (with audio)

Early signs of green tip in apples – are you prepared for scab?

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin March 31, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: March 31, 2021 (with audio)

Warm spring weather has encouraged bud break in early regions of the province. Now is the time to consider dormant pest management for fire blight, scab, scale and mites.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin March 30, 2021 0

Apples Events Tender Fruit

Upcoming Webinar: Getting the Most Out of Chemical Thinning

Date April 7, 2021 (Zoom) Time 12:00 – 1:00 pm Details Join us for a webinar to learn about processesContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin March 9, 2021 0

Apples Berries Grapes Podcast Tender Fruit

New Episode of What’s Growing ON?

OMAFRA’s Sean Westerveld talks benefits and challenges to growing lavender in Ontario and the importance of agri-tourism for the industry in the latest episode of What’s Growing ON? podcast.