Fungicide – ONfruit

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 17, 2026 0

What the Crop?! Apple Update: April 17, 2026

Buds are bursting while boots (and sprayers) are sinking – warm, wet weather pushes growth and disease pressure

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin March 23, 2026 0

Apples Featured

Winter Issue of ONcore Newsletter Now Online

The Winter 2026 (Vol 30, Issue 1) ONcore Newsletter (formerly Orchard Network Newsletter) is now available online. Visit the newsletterContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin December 19, 2025 0

Apples Featured

Fall Issue of ONcore Newsletter Now Online

The Fall 2025 (Vol 29, Issue 4) ONcore Newsletter (formerly Orchard Network Newsletter) is now available online. Visit the newsletterContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin October 3, 2025 0

Apples Featured

Summer Issue of ONcore Newsletter Now Online

The Summer 2025 (Vol 29, Issue 3) ONcore Newsletter (formerly Orchard Network Newsletter) is now available online. Visit the newsletterContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 24, 2025 0

Apples Featured

Spring Issue of ONcore Newsletter Now Online

The Spring 2025 (Vol 29, Issue 2) ONcore Newsletter (formerly Orchard Network Newsletter) is now available online. Visit the newsletterContinue Reading

Map of southern Ontario with yellow, green or red rings indicating disease risk in 50 areas.

by Erica Pate May 14, 2025 0

Berries Blueberries Currants, Elderberries, Cranberries and more Raspberries Strawberries Uncategorized

May 14 Berry Bulletin

Crop Update: Strawberries: Day-neutral and June-bearing strawberry planting continues this week. There is plenty of bloom where row-covers were used,Continue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 8, 2025 0

Apples Featured

First Issue of 2025 ONcore Newsletter Now Online

The Winter 2025 (Vol 29, Issue 1) ONcore Newsletter (formerly Orchard Network Newsletter) is now available online. Visit the newsletterContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 25, 2025 0

Apples Diseases Events Insects Pest Management

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 Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 10, 2024 0

Apples Apricots Berries Blueberries Cherries Currants, Elderberries, Cranberries and more Diseases Featured Fresh Grapes Grapes Insects Nectarines Peaches Pears Pest Management Plums Raspberries Strawberries Tender Fruit Wine Grapes

Pesticides & Rain: Ensuring Strength in Storms

A review of the qualities of rainfastness of common fruit crop insecticides and fungicides

by Erica Pate May 1, 2024 0

Berries Strawberries

Phytophthora crown rot of strawberry

Phytophthora crown rot is caused mainly by the pathogen Phytophthora cactorum. Strawberry plants infected with Phytophthora crown rot frequently occur inContinue Reading