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by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin January 26, 2026 0

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Registration Closing Soon: Enter the 2026 Ontario Sweet & Craft Cider Competitions

If you produce cider you’re proud of, now is the time to put it forward!

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin January 14, 2026 2

Join Our Team This Summer: Research Assistant Positions Available (Simcoe and Vineland)

APPLY BY: February 10, 2026 11:59 pm EST The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) – Agriculture Development BranchContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 25, 2025 0

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What the Crop?! Apple Update: April 25, 2025

Under the rain – is this the first apple scab infection event of the year? Stay covered!

by Erica Pate December 6, 2024 0

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2025 Summer Research Assistant – Fruit Crops (Simcoe and Vineland)

Apply By: Saturday, January 11, 2025 11:59 pm EST The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness – Agriculture Development BranchContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 12, 2024 0

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What the Crop?! Apple Update: April 12, 2024

Under the rain – is this the first apple scab infection event of the year? Stay covered!

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin March 12, 2024 0

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What the Crop?! Apple Update: March 12, 2024

Bud swell – volume in all the right places (but maybe not at the right time)

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 7, 2023 0

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What the Crop?! Apple Update: July 7, 2023

Heavy rains and unsettled weather give rise to concerns over residue wash-off, summer disease and trauma blight.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 29, 2023 0

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What the Crop?! Apple Update: May 29, 2023

Frost injury and warmer days may influence thinning decisions while petal fall pest management kicks off across the province in this week’s apple update

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 18, 2023 0

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What the Crop?! Apple Update: May 18, 2023

Cool temperatures this week bring concerns for frost/freeze damage across the province while dry weather encourages powdery mildew development.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 10, 2023 0

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What the Crop?! Apple Update: May 9, 2023

Warm weather has set growth off again with many regions in the province seeing signs of bloom and increased pest activity in the orchard