Determining Botrytis species in strawberries
Botrytis grey mould is a widespread disease affecting strawberries in both field and covered production in Ontario. Botrytis grey mouldContinue Reading
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Summer Research Assistant Jobs at Vineland
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness – Agriculture Development Branch in Vineland Station, Niagara, Ontario is seeking highlyContinue Reading
Preharvest plague: Managing vineyard insects in the preharvest period
Multicoloured Asian Ladybeetle There has recently been an increase in Multicoloured Asian Lady Beetle (MALB) populations in vineyards. The insectsContinue Reading
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August 15 Berry Bulletin
Strawberries Renovated fields are looking good with plenty of new growth. Mid-August is a good time to apply more fertilizer-Continue Reading
The lowdown on downy mildew in grapes
The 2024 summer weather in Ontario has been ideal for downy mildew development. Typically, we see a flush of downyContinue Reading
Petiole Sampling and Analysis in Vineyards
By Macy Lacasse and Kathryn Carter, OMAFA Grapevine nutrient status in vines can be determined by monitoring visual symptoms, analyzingContinue Reading
Fungal Grapevine Trunk Disease Project in Ontario
As part of the grapevine trunk disease project in CGCN-RCCV’s AgriScience Cluster, we are looking for grapevines that have collapsedContinue Reading
Why is black rot so bad in some Ontario vineyards in 2024?
The frequent windy rains, high humidity and warm temperatures of the growing season have been optimal for the development ofContinue Reading
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July 19 Berry Bulletin
Strawberries Renovation is well underway on most varieties- only Malwina is being harvested at some farms. Growers are mowing, applyingContinue Reading