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by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 21, 2021 0

Ontario Apple Growers Virtual Summer Tour

The Ontario Apple Growers are pleased to share with you the first videos for their 2021 Virtual Summer Orchard Tour.Continue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 16, 2021 0

Apples Events

Upcoming Webinar: Apple Thinning Q&A with Dr. John Cline

The Ontario Apple Growers are releasing their 2021 Virtual Summer Tour video series in the coming weeks, covering topics onContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 15, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: July 15, 2021 (with audio)

Frequent heavy rains and unsettled weather give rise to concerns over residue wash-off, summer disease and trauma blight.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 2, 2021 0

Apples Berries Grapes Pest Management Podcast Tender Fruit

New Episode of What’s Growing ON?

OMAFRA’s Elaine Roddy gives the buzz on this special pollinator of pumpkin and squash in the latest episode of the What’s Growing ON? podcast.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 27, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

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

Terminal growth continues to favour powdery mildew and fire blight, San Jose scale damage appearing on developing fruitlets, and recent rain across the province ideal for summer disease

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 3, 2021 0

Apples Berries Featured Grapes Pest Management Tender Fruit Weeds

You Suspect Herbicide Drift – Now What?

Steps to follow if herbicide drift is suspected and what to do to avoid drift as an applicator.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 1, 2021 0

Apples Berries Grapes Pest Management Podcast Tender Fruit

New Episode of What’s Growing ON?

Hear from a number of OMAFRA specialists who sit down for the Horticulture Hotseat in the latest episode of What’s Growing ON? podcast.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 31, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

Spring 2021 Issue of Orchard Network Newsletter Now Online

The April 2021 (Vol 25, Issue 2) Orchard Network Newsletter is now posted online. Visit the new page here forContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 25, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: May 25, 2021 (with audio)

Warm, dry weather favours powdery mildew and insect development as apples reach petal fall across the province.

Image of developing pear fruitlet infected with fire blight

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 17, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Pears Pest Management

Fire Blight Risk Warning Across Province

High to extreme fire blight infection risk predicted in key apple and pear growing areas from May 17 – 23, 2021.