Recent berry research highlights
The Ontario Berry Growers Association has worked closely with the University of Guelph over the years to support research. Here’sContinue Reading
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Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) update August 26, 2016
By Pam Fisher, Fruit Crop Specialist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Simcoe Resource Centre The spotted wingContinue Reading
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Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) update August 11, 2016
SWD numbers continue to increase! Pressure from this insect is very high now. Use all forms of management- weekly sprays,Continue Reading
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Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) Update – August 5
SWD numbers have increased dramatically. More sites with SWD More counties where SWD has been trapped (+Grey , Wellington, Peterborough,Continue Reading
How to scout for tarnished plant bug on strawberries
Pam Fisher, OMAFRA, Berry Crop Specialist, Simcoe Tarnished plant bug feed on bloom and developing fruit, causing deformed and catContinue Reading
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Berry Bulletin May 27, 2016
printable pdf 16-6 Berry Bulletin 05-27-16 May 27, 2016 Crop conditions: Most crops have grown rapidly this past week. SoilsContinue Reading
Biocontrols for Berry Growers
Improving the potential for successful biocontrol strategies on strawberry and raspberry farms. Tuesday March 8, 2016 Springfield Golf and CountryContinue Reading
Can You Keep Spotted Wing Drosophila Out? Exclusion Netting Trial
Shelby Jones – Agricultural Technician, OMAFRA Pam Fisher – Berry Crop Specialist, OMAFRA Contributor: Ellen Cole Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD),Continue Reading
Overwinter coverage now available for strawberries
Ontario strawberry producers can now apply for enhanced coverage under the Production Insurance plan that covers losses during the winterContinue Reading
Developing F1-Hybrid Seed-Propagated Dayneutral Strawberry Cultivars
by Becky Hughes, University of Guelph, New Liskeard Agricultural Research Station Traditionally Ontario growers have produced June-bearing strawberries that are harvestedContinue Reading