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Pest Management Strategies after a Deluge (2026)
The recent intense rainfall events in some areas have made pest management much more challenging. Pesticide residues will be affectedContinue Reading
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Spotted Lanternfly workshops in Windsor, July 22, 2026
Recent sightings of spotted lanternfly in Essex County emphasize the importance of a shared effort to be aware of thisContinue Reading
Spotted Lanternfly Prevention Practices for Grapes
The freshly minted Spotted Lanternfly Prevention Practices for Grapes is now live! Check it out at: Spotted lanternfly prevention practicesContinue Reading
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Disease management in tender fruit and grape after a hail event
The severe weather over the weekend resulted in some localized hail damage to orchards and vineyards. This type of injuryContinue Reading
The lowdown on downy mildew this summer, 2026
The rainy, cloudy weather we’ve been having is ideal for downy mildew infection. We’ve found sporulating lesions on leaves andContinue Reading
What’s Up? Tender Fruit and Grape Update June 11, 2026
By Kathryn Carter, Fruit Specialist (Tender fruit and Grape), OMAFA Weather Warm temperatures continue to advance crop development. Despite theContinue Reading
Sowing the Seeds of Soil Health in Vineyards: Cover Crops for Vineyard Floor Management
By Kathryn Carter, and Stephanie Vickers, OMAFA A cover crop is any plant that is intentionally grown in vineyard middles-Continue Reading
Copper 53 W label updated for use on vinifera grapes
Until recently, the Copper 53 W label indicated a warning “Do not use on vinifera varieties.” This caused some consternationContinue Reading