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by wendymcfaddensmith August 9, 2023 0

Maintaining fungicide protection during a rainy season

This is a repost of a posting from 2020. Timing fungicides can be a challenge, especially with frequent heavy rains. Continue Reading

by Kathryn Carter July 28, 2023 0

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Tender Fruit Cost of Production Update Underway

By John Molenhuis, Business Analysis and Cost of Production Specialist, OMAFRA The Economic Report, “Establishment and Production Costs forContinue Reading

by erikadebrouwerontarioca July 28, 2023 0

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KOPA® insecticidal soap expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage insects on numerous fruit crops in Canada

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minorContinue Reading

by erikadebrouwerontarioca July 28, 2023 0

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DANITOL® insecticide label expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage insects on numerous fruit crops in Canada

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minorContinue Reading

by wendymcfaddensmith June 19, 2023 0

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Don’t give a free ride to the Spotted Lanternfly

Hannah Fraser, Wendy McFadden-Smith, Cassie Russell, Denise Beaton, OMAFRA Spotted lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive sap-feeding planthopper nativeContinue Reading

Image of developing pear fruitlet infected with fire blight

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 12, 2023 0

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Fire Blight Risk Increases Across the Province

Warmer weather and likelihood of dew has increased the risk of blossom blight in regions that will be in bloom over the coming weekend.

by erikadebrouwerontarioca April 28, 2023 0

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Weed Management in New Orchard Plantings

This article covers weed management in new orchard plantings, focusing on pre-plant recommendations, critical weed free timings and herbicides that can be applied.