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
Category: Fresh Grapes
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
The lowdown on downy mildew in grapes
The 2024 summer weather in Ontario has been ideal for downy mildew development. Typically, we see a flush of downyContinue Reading
Petiole Sampling and Analysis in Vineyards
By Macy Lacasse and Kathryn Carter, OMAFA Grapevine nutrient status in vines can be determined by monitoring visual symptoms, analyzingContinue Reading
Why is black rot so bad in some Ontario vineyards in 2024?
The frequent windy rains, high humidity and warm temperatures of the growing season have been optimal for the development ofContinue Reading