Category: Fresh Grapes
Evaluating the open gable trellising system on productivity and fruit quality in table grapes
By Ken Slingerland (Horticultural Consultant), Laura Dobbyn (Fresh Grape Research Assistant) and Kathryn Carter (OMAFA, Project Lead) Background New tableContinue Reading
Covering New Ground: Under Vine Cover Crops for Weed Management in Ontario Vineyards
by Matthew Lawford (summer student), Kathryn Carter, OMAFA, Stephanie Vickers, OMAFA Weed management in commercial vineyards traditionally relies on theContinue Reading
Grapevine Trunk Disease Workshop
When? February 20, 10-12 Where? 1364 Concession 6, NOTL (Look for the Grape tailgate tour sign) Come and learn aboutContinue Reading
Temporary Field Storage of Manure In Winter
by Christine Brown, Nutrient Management Lead – Field Crops, OMAFA The opportunity to get bedded-pack cattle manure was too goodContinue Reading
Grape Tailgate Tour, August 27, 2025
The Grape Tailgate Tour is BACK! Come and learn about the latest viticultural research in Niagara. 9:00 Grapevine Trunk DiseaseContinue Reading
Watering Strategies for Grape Growers without irrigation
By Badrul, Masud, Water Quantity Engineer, OMAFA; Kathryn Carter, Fruit Specialist OMAFA and Rebecca Shortt, Manager IE|EMB/FSED, OMAFA It hasContinue Reading
Resistance management for phosphorous acid fungicides in grapevines
By Wendy McFadden-Smith and Katie Goldenhar, OMAFA Phosphorous acid products include Aliette, Confine Extra, Phostrol and Rampart. They have becomeContinue Reading
Ridomil Gold 480 SL label expansion to include grapes for 2025
With the restriction on mancozeb in grape to one prebloom application, use of Ridomil Gold-MZ was also restricted and useContinue Reading
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We need your help to build a robust Ontario Soil Health Database!
By Laura Dobbyn, Stephanie Vickers and Kathryn Carter, OMAFA Soil health refers to the soil’s ability “to support crop growthContinue Reading