Author: wendymcfaddensmith

by wendymcfaddensmith August 28, 2020 0

Wine Grapes

Sour rotted Pinot noir grapes required for Brock research

We are working on a research project investigating the effect of sour rot infection in Pinot noir on sparkling andContinue Reading

by wendymcfaddensmith August 27, 2020 0

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Don’t wait for symptoms to manage sour rot!

Now that we are into the preharvest period for many early varieties, it’s important to consider treating sour rot-prone varieties.

by wendymcfaddensmith August 17, 2020 0

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Use ‘em before we lose ‘em

Fruit growers will lose several pest management tools after this season as a result of Pest Management Regulatory Agency reviews or corporate decisions.

by wendymcfaddensmith August 13, 2020 0

Berries Blueberries Currants, Elderberries, Cranberries and more Insects Nectarines Peaches Plums Raspberries Strawberries

Spotted Wing Drosophila Update, August 14, 2020

The regional monitoring program is being conducted in berry and stone fruit crops in Essex, Chatham-Kent, Elgin, Norfolk, Halton, Oxford,Continue Reading

by wendymcfaddensmith August 10, 2020 0

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New fungicide for stone fruit growers

The fungicide, Miravis Duo, is now labelled for control of blossom blight, brown rot and peach scab in all stoneContinue Reading

Female spotted wing drosophila showing serrated ovipositor that allows eggs to be laid through the skin of intact fruit

by wendymcfaddensmith August 7, 2020 0

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Spotted Wing Drosophila Update, Aug 7, 2020

Spotted wing drosophila trap catches on the rise in Ontario with milder temperatures and ripening fruit

by wendymcfaddensmith July 31, 2020 0

Berries Blueberries Currants, Elderberries, Cranberries and more Insects Raspberries Strawberries Uncategorized

Spotted Wing Drosophila Update, July 31, 2020

SWD still cause for concern in ripening susceptible crops

by wendymcfaddensmith July 28, 2020 0

Diseases Uncategorized Wine Grapes

Looking for Ontario vineyards 3 years and under for virus survey

The focus for the grapevine virus survey is shifting for 2020 and we are looking for vineyards planted 2018 orContinue Reading

by wendymcfaddensmith July 24, 2020 0

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Spotted Wing Drosophila Update, July 24, 2020

SWD counts continue to increase in Ontario

by wendymcfaddensmith July 19, 2020 0

Berries Blueberries Cherries Currants, Elderberries, Cranberries and more Insects Raspberries Strawberries

Spotted Wing Drosophila Update, July 21, 2020

The regional monitoring program is being conducted in berry and stone fruit crops and grapes in Essex, Chatham-Kent, Elgin, Norfolk,Continue Reading