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by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 29, 2023 0

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.

Image of developing pear fruitlet infected with fire blight

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 12, 2023 0

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Fire Blight Risk Increases Across the Province

Warmer weather and likelihood of dew has increased the risk of blossom blight in regions that will be in bloom over the coming weekend.

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

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 28, 2023 0

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What the Crop?! Apple Update: April 28, 2023

Cooler temperature across the province has slowed growth and pest activity this week, but could see a significant scab infection period over the weekend

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 27, 2023 0

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Ontario Fire Blight Prediction Maps Now Available

Fire blight decision management tool now available for Ontario apple and pear growers

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 14, 2023 0

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Apple Pest Update: April 14, 2023

Bud break is moving quickly in apple orchards across the province — are you prepared for early spring pest management for fire blight, scab, powdery mildew, scale and mites?

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin December 16, 2022 0

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December 2022 Issue of Orchard Network Newsletter Now Online

The December 2022 (Vol 26, Issue 4) Orchard Network Newsletter is now posted online. Visit the newsletter page here forContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 25, 2022 0

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Apple Pest Update: July 25, 2022

Be on the look-out for trauma blight with unsettled weather, wet conditions ideal for bitter rot or apple maggot emergence, and next generation of San Jose scale kicks off shortly across the province.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 2, 2022 1

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Apple Pest Update: June 2, 2022 (with audio)

Warm, humid weather increases risk and development of key apple pests including fire blight and San Jose scale