Information for commercial growers and associates serving the Ontario apple industry
Formerly Orchard Network Newsletter
ORCHARD MANAGEMENT – CROP PROTECTION – RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS –POSTHARVEST – ANNOUNCEMENTS
ORCHARD MANAGEMENT
Cold Hard Facts: The Zones Have Shifted READ HERE
Thinning Response of Ambrosia & Gala Apple Trees: Petal Fall & Late Application of Accede, with and without Sevin XLR READ HERE
CROP PROTECTION
Following the Fire: Latest Research for Fire Blight Management READ HERE
Data Drives the Label: Understanding Restricted Entry & Harvest Intervals READ HERE
Bitter Rot Management: Results of 2024-2025 Field Trials READ HERE
See It? Stop It. Don’t Spread It: Spotted Lanternfly Update READ HERE
New to the Toolbox: Latest Registrations for Apples READ HERE
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
Apple Fruitlet Thinning Gala with Metamitron Applied in Sequence, Tank-Mixed, and At Different Timings READ HERE
POSTHARVEST
Oxygen Level Influences Storage Temperature Choice for Gala Apples READ HERE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2026 Ontario Sweet & Craft Cider Competition: Winners READ HERE
Save the Date: Apple IPM Workshop READ HERE
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