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by Erika DeBrouwer June 19, 2026 0

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

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 5, 2026 0

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What the Crop?! Apple Update: June 5, 2026

Bugging out over first covers for pest activity including scale, plum curculio and mullein bug.

Underside of grape leaf with white sporulating lesions

by wendymcfaddensmith June 3, 2026 0

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We want your grape downy mildew!

For the 2026 growing season, OMAFA has funding to screen Ontario grape downy mildew for sensitivity to phosphorous acid. ContactContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 29, 2026 0

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What the Crop?! Apple Update: May 29, 2026

A welcome warmth across the province comes just in time for thinning!

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 23, 2026 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: May 22, 2026

Apples are inching into fruit set, but the cool, windy weather has them stuck in slow motion.

Image of developing pear fruitlet infected with fire blight

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 19, 2026 0

Apples Diseases Pears Pest Management

Fire Blight Risk Increases Across Province

Warmer weather and likelihood of dew increases the risk of blossom blight this week

leaf frost damage cupping dead tissue apple

by Erika DeBrouwer May 16, 2026 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: May 15, 2026

Ontario apple leaves are causing some discourse regarding identification – frost or foe?

by Erika DeBrouwer May 9, 2026 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: May 8, 2026

This spring’s been giving more chills than cheers for growers.