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by Kathryn Carter June 8, 2021 0

Agriculture Sector: Using Temporary Help Agencies and Employment Standards Webinar: Tuesday, June 22nd 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET

When faced with a labour shortage, many employers in the agriculture sector turn to a temporary help agency (THA) forContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 3, 2021 0

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You Suspect Herbicide Drift – Now What?

Steps to follow if herbicide drift is suspected and what to do to avoid drift as an applicator.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 1, 2021 0

Apples Berries Grapes Pest Management Podcast Tender Fruit

New Episode of What’s Growing ON?

Hear from a number of OMAFRA specialists who sit down for the Horticulture Hotseat in the latest episode of What’s Growing ON? podcast.

by Rebecca Shortt May 27, 2021 0

Apples Apricots Berries Blueberries Cherries Currants, Elderberries, Cranberries and more Fresh Grapes Grapes Nectarines Peaches Pears Plums Raspberries Strawberries Tender Fruit Uncategorized Wine Grapes

Using ET Data to Make Irrigation Decisions

Learn about how to utilize evapotranspiration data to make better irrigation decisions in orchards, vineyards and berries.

Image of developing pear fruitlet infected with fire blight

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 17, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Pears Pest Management

Fire Blight Risk Warning Across Province

High to extreme fire blight infection risk predicted in key apple and pear growing areas from May 17 – 23, 2021.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 14, 2021 0

Apples Apricots Berries Blueberries Cherries Currants, Elderberries, Cranberries and more Diseases Featured Fresh Grapes Grapes Insects Nectarines New Products Peaches Pears Pest Management Plums Raspberries Strawberries Tender Fruit Wine Grapes

Publication 360, Fruit Crop Protection Guides Now Available

The Publication 360, Fruit Crop Protection Guide Series is now available for download or purchase through ServiceOntario. This series consists ofContinue Reading

by Kathryn Carter May 5, 2021 0

Apples Apricots Berries Blueberries Cherries Currants, Elderberries, Cranberries and more Fresh Grapes Grapes Nectarines Peaches Pears Plums Raspberries Strawberries Tender Fruit Uncategorized Wine Grapes

AgriSuite: Organic Amendment Calculator

May, 5, 2021 Which field needs the nutrients or organic matter most? Organic amendments (composted manure, mushroom substrate, etc.)Continue Reading

Early apple scab lesions on top side of leaves

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 29, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Pears Pest Management

Apple Scab And Fire Blight Infection Risk With Warm, Wet Weather

Prolonged rainfall expected over coming days puts apples at risk for scab and/or fire blight infection.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 27, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Featured Pears Pest Management

Ontario Fire Blight Prediction Maps Now Available

Fire blight decision management tool now available for apple and pear growers

by wendymcfaddensmith April 26, 2021 0

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Update on Pesticides for Tender Fruit, 2021

Tender fruit growers face some challenges with the results of PMRA re-evaluations of some products but there are new options available as well in 2021. In collaboration with Ryan Brewster, Brewster Consulting Services Inc., this post provides a list of changes for 2021.