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Grapevine Trunk Disease Workshop
When? February 20, 10-12 Where? 1364 Concession 6, NOTL (Look for the Grape tailgate tour sign) Come and learn aboutContinue Reading
Grape Tailgate Tour, August 27, 2025
The Grape Tailgate Tour is BACK! Come and learn about the latest viticultural research in Niagara. 9:00 Grapevine Trunk DiseaseContinue Reading
Resistance management for phosphorous acid fungicides in grapevines
By Wendy McFadden-Smith and Katie Goldenhar, OMAFA Phosphorous acid products include Aliette, Confine Extra, Phostrol and Rampart. They have becomeContinue Reading
Ridomil Gold 480 SL label expansion to include grapes for 2025
With the restriction on mancozeb in grape to one prebloom application, use of Ridomil Gold-MZ was also restricted and useContinue Reading
Grape Research Tailgate Tour is back on August 27 2025
Learn from the experts about new and useful research on grape production and pest management! Save the date. Details toContinue Reading
Summer Research Assistant Jobs at Vineland
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness – Agriculture Development Branch in Vineland Station, Niagara, Ontario is seeking highlyContinue Reading
Preharvest plague: Managing vineyard insects in the preharvest period
Multicoloured Asian Ladybeetle There has recently been an increase in Multicoloured Asian Lady Beetle (MALB) populations in vineyards. The insectsContinue Reading
Pre-harvest pest problems in vineyards, 2024
Managing Botrytis bunch rot Berries become susceptible to direct infection by Botrytis once fruit reaches veraison. Under conditions of highContinue Reading
The lowdown on downy mildew in grapes
The 2024 summer weather in Ontario has been ideal for downy mildew development. Typically, we see a flush of downyContinue Reading