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by Rangasashidhar Sirigiri August 6, 2026 0

4Rs for Nitrogen Management in Berry Crops

Author: Tejendra Chapagain, PhD, PAg Nitrogen (N) is one of the primary limiting elements in most Ontario soils. However, nitrogenContinue Reading

by Rangasashidhar Sirigiri July 15, 2026 0

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July 16 Berry Bulletin

Blueberry and raspberry harvest is underway across Ontario, with fruit ripening rapidly under warm conditions. Prioritize SWD management, monitor for anthracnose, potato leafhopper and Japanese beetle activity, and complete strawberry renovation promptly to maintain crop health and productivity.

by Jason Lemay June 30, 2026 2

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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

by Rangasashidhar Sirigiri June 28, 2026 0

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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 Jason Lemay May 22, 2026 0

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May 22 Berry Bulletin

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

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 21, 2026 0

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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

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Register Now! FREE IPM Training Workshops

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

by Erica Pate July 11, 2025 0

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July 11 Berry Bulletin

Crop Update Strawberries The bulk of the June-bearing strawberry season is winding down in southern and eastern Ontario as growersContinue Reading

Green leaves and white raspberry blooms with a black and yellow insect on the flower.

by Erica Pate May 30, 2025 0

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May 30 Berry Bulletin

Crop Update Strawberries The first day-neutral strawberries were picked this week from over-wintered fields as harvest slowly begins with theContinue Reading

White cylinder-shaped flowers on green bush.

by Erica Pate May 23, 2025 0

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May 23 Berry Bulletin

Crop Update Strawberries Growers were frost protecting again on the morning of the 20th, followed by a cool and veryContinue Reading