Information for Ontario fruit growers
Dr. Alireza Rahemi (Morehead State University, Kentucky) The Ontario wine industry contributes approximately $5.5 billion annually to Ontario’s economy. However,Continue Reading
By Kathryn Carter, and Stephanie Vickers, OMAFA A cover crop is any plant that is intentionally grown in vineyard middles-Continue Reading
Until recently, the Copper 53 W label indicated a warning “Do not use on vinifera varieties.” This caused some consternationContinue Reading
Katie Goldenhar, OMAFRA Plant Pathologist – Horticulture & Wendy McFadden-Smith, Tender Fruit and Grape IPM Specialist Do you really knowContinue Reading
By Kathryn Carter, Fruit Specialist (Tender fruit and Grape) Weather This week there have been several days of warm, dryContinue Reading
For the 2026 growing season, OMAFA has funding to screen Ontario grape downy mildew for sensitivity to phosphorous acid. ContactContinue Reading
By Kathryn Carter Weather Rainfall continues to be higher then average in Niagara in May, with the current monthly precipitationContinue Reading
By Kathryn Carter, Fruit Specialist (Tender fruit and Grape), OMAFA Tender fruit Cool, rainy temperatures have slowed development and prolongedContinue Reading