Diseases – ONfruit

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 3, 2026 0

What the Crop?! Apple Update: July 3, 2026

The heat is on this week – ideal conditions for tree stress and pest development

by Jason Lemay June 30, 2026 0

Berries Blueberries Currants, Elderberries, Cranberries and more Diseases Insects Pest Management Raspberries Strawberries

Welcome to the team, Ranga!

Ranga will be filling as the acting berry specialist until Erica returns, and Jason is taking on a permanent role as the entomologist for horticulture crops

Underside of grape leaf with white sporulating lesions

by wendymcfaddensmith June 26, 2026 0

Diseases Fresh Grapes Grapes Wine Grapes

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

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 26, 2026 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: June 24, 2026

Peak daylight, falling fruit, and rising pest pressure – summer is here!

by Erika DeBrouwer June 19, 2026 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: June 19, 2026

Stubborn crop loads, blustery weather, and the next wave of pests are keeping growers on their toes!

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 12, 2026 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: June 12, 2026

Hot enough to stress spray programs; not hot enough to slow pests

by wendymcfaddensmith June 10, 2026 0

Apricots Cherries Diseases Fresh Grapes Grapes Nectarines Peaches Tender Fruit Wine Grapes

Clearing the Cobwebs: Copper Use for Grape and Stone Fruit Diseases

Katie Goldenhar, OMAFRA Plant Pathologist – Horticulture & Wendy McFadden-Smith, Tender Fruit and Grape IPM Specialist Do you really knowContinue Reading