Category: Berries

Yellow card placed in the middle of green raspberry foliage.

by Jason Lemay July 2, 2026 0

Berries Featured Insects

Spotted Wing Drosophila Update – July 2 2026

SWD continue to emerge in some areas of the province. On-farm Monitoring with sticky cards and lures is important for effective management.

by Jason Lemay June 30, 2026 0

Berries Blueberries Currants, Elderberries, Cranberries and more Diseases Insects Pest Management Raspberries Strawberries

Welcome to the team, Ranga!

Ranga will be filling as the acting berry specialist until Erica returns, and Jason is taking on a permanent role as the entomologist for horticulture crops

Strawberry field in bloom.

by Rangasashidhar Sirigiri June 28, 2026 0

Berries Blueberries Featured Raspberries Strawberries

June 26 Berry Bulletin

Strawberry harvest is advancing rapidly under warm, wet conditions, with increased disease pressure and fruit quality concerns. Growers are managing pests and preparing for raspberry harvest and rising SWD pressure.

by Erika DeBrouwer June 23, 2026 0

Apples Berries Featured Grapes Tender Fruit

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative – Funding Opportunities for Growers

Funding opportunities for growers opening up soon!

Yellow card placed in the middle of green raspberry foliage.

by Jason Lemay June 22, 2026 0

Berries Insects

Spotted Wing Drosophila Update – June 22 2026

SWD are starting to emerge in some areas of the province. On-farm Monitoring with sticky cards and lures is important for effective management.

Strawberry field in bloom.

by Jason Lemay May 22, 2026 0

Berries Blueberries Raspberries Strawberries

May 22 Berry Bulletin

After a few weeks of protecting against frost, now we shift to insects and diseases.

Strawberry field in bloom.

by Jason Lemay May 1, 2026 0

Berries

Berry Bulletin 2026: May 1

The first Berry Bulletin of the year! Things started off fast, but have started to slow down with cooler weather.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 21, 2026 0

Apples Apricots Berries Cherries Diseases Events Featured Fresh Grapes Grapes Insects Nectarines Peaches Pears Pest Management Plums Raspberries Strawberries Tender Fruit Weeds Wine Grapes

Have You Registered? IPM Workshops Start Next Week

Join the upcoming IPM workshop series including apple, berry, grape, tender fruit and more!

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin March 25, 2026 2

Apples Apricots Berries Cherries Diseases Events Featured Fresh Grapes Grapes Insects Nectarines Peaches Pears Pest Management Plums Raspberries Strawberries Tender Fruit Weeds Wine Grapes

Register Now! FREE IPM Training Workshops

Join the upcoming IPM workshop series including apple, berry, grape, tender fruit and more!

Strawberry plants with weeds in the rows

by Jason Lemay March 25, 2026 0

Berries Strawberries Weeds

Weed management for strawberries in 2026

Weed management for strawberry growers may be a little bit different in 2026. For some areas in Ontario, early snowContinue Reading