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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 Erica Pate May 31, 2021 0

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Berry Bulletin May 31

In this bulletin: Crop & pest update Spotted wing drosophila monitoring Funding Opportunities Strawberries: Unexpectedly, there were a couple ofContinue Reading

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.

by Kathryn Carter May 12, 2021 0

Fresh Grapes Grapes Uncategorized Wine Grapes

Upcoming Webinar: Cover Crops in Vineyards: Planting the Seeds for Vineyard Floor Management

Date: Friday May 21, 2021 11:30 AM-1:30 pm Cover crops play an important role in vineyards by reducing erosion, addContinue Reading

by Erica Pate May 10, 2021 0

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Strawberry & Raspberry IPM workshop tomorrow

Register now! May 11th, 9:00 – 11:00 am Workshop Facilitator – Erica Pate, OMAFRA Fruit Crop Specialist This workshop willContinue 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

by Kathryn Carter April 30, 2021 0

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Spring frost risk for Grapes by Kathryn Carter, Fruit Specialist (Tender fruit and Grape), OMAFRA

Spring 2021 continues to be a roller coast ride of warm and cold temperatures. With grape vine buds starting toContinue Reading

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.

by erikadebrouwerontarioca April 19, 2021 0

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Reducing Frost Damage in Tree Fruit

Learn about different types of frost, how frost injury occurs, the risks in 2021, and mitigation strategies against frost damage.

by wendymcfaddensmith April 5, 2021 0

Apples Apricots Cherries Diseases Grapes Insects Nectarines New Products Peaches Pears Pest Management Plums Tender Fruit Uncategorized

Unconventional Thinking Workshop 2021

It’s been 3 years since the last Unconventional Thinking Workshop and there have been some exciting new biological/organic products introduced to the market of interest to both organic and conventional growers