Diseases – ONfruit

by wendymcfaddensmith August 31, 2026 0

The naked truth about cherry leaf spot

Driving through Niagara, one catches glimpses of cherry trees almost if not completely defoliated. The culprit? Cherry leaf spot.

by Erika DeBrouwer August 22, 2026 0

What the Crop?! Apple Update: August 21, 2026

Apple harvest is underway and we’re getting picky about colour and maturity.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin August 8, 2026 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: August 7, 2026

Early apple cultivars are nearing harvest, but there’s still plenty to watch as the season winds down.

by wendymcfaddensmith August 5, 2026 0

Diseases Fresh Grapes Grapes Insects Nectarines Peaches Pest Management Plums Tender Fruit Wine Grapes

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

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 24, 2026 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

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

Sunny skies have kept orchard work moving, while terminal bud set marks the transition to fruit maturity

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 17, 2026 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: July 17, 2026

Hazy skies and poor air quality has dominated this week, while summer insect activity picks up

by wendymcfaddensmith July 7, 2026 0

Diseases Pears

Correction: Disease management for tender fruit and grape after a hail event

The activity of Buran (plus Agral 90 or AgSurf) vs fire blight is only protective. If applied after a hailContinue Reading

by wendymcfaddensmith July 6, 2026 0

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

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

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 3, 2026 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

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 2

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