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by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin November 29, 2021 0

New Episode of What’s Growing ON?

All things sprayers from winterization, optimization, coverage and the future of spray technology are the topics of conversation in the latest episode of the What’s Growing ON? podcast.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin November 23, 2021 0

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Summer Research Assistant Positions Available in Simcoe, ON (Norfolk County)

Six temporary positions available to assist with summer research and demonstration projects with OMAFRA horticulture and specialty crops staff.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin November 17, 2021 0

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Summer Student Positions Available in Guelph

Job Ad: Students – Field Research Assistants in Horticulture Crops (Summer) Organization: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Division/Branch:Continue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin October 9, 2021 0

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New Episode of What’s Growing ON?

An emerging pest issue in strawberry and a crash course on the Canadian crop protection registration system are the topics of conversation in the latest episode of the What’s Growing ON? podcast.

by wendymcfaddensmith September 8, 2021 0

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Bugs in your bunches: Keep an eye out for Multi-coloured Asian Ladybeetle (MALB) and earwigs in vineyards at harvest

The year started out with unprecedented populations of aphids in many crops. This was the first hint that MALB mightContinue Reading

by wendymcfaddensmith August 20, 2021 0

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Spot the Lanternfly: Monitoring for Spotted Lanternfly in Ontario, 2021

The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) has been a hot topic at grower meetings and conferences for the past few years. Ontario is keeping an eye out for this pest.

by wendymcfaddensmith August 17, 2021 0

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Tender Fruit and Grape Pest Management Field Technician Fall 2021 Position Available

Are you serious about making your mark, getting hands-on work experience and learning more about careers in the Ontario PublicContinue Reading

by wendymcfaddensmith August 17, 2021 0

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Managing sour rot in grapes (the annual reprise)

The warm, wet weather has caused sour rot to start to develop in some vineyards. Research in Ontario and NewContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin August 3, 2021 0

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New Episode of What’s Growing ON?

Strawberry virus management and rainfastness of pesticides are the topics of conversation in the latest episode of the What’s Growing ON? podcast.

by wendymcfaddensmith July 30, 2021 0

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Virus symptoms showing up earlier than usual in grapevines

Red leaves have become apparent in many red vinifera vineyards that might have leafroll or red blotch virus infections.