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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 21, 2026 0

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Emergency Use Registration Granted for Allegro® 500F on Strawberries

Following grower-identified minor use priorities, an Emergency Use Registration has expanded the Allegro® 500F Agricultural Fungicide label for use against Neopestalotiopsis leaf blight and fruit rot in field strawberries across Canada.

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!

Strawberry plants with weeds in the rows

by Jason Lemay March 25, 2026 0

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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

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