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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

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

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 Erica Pate May 17, 2023 0

Berries Pest Management

May 17 Berry Bulletin

In this bulletin: Strawberries: With the low forecast, low humidity, clear and calm conditions, the risk of frost is highContinue Reading

Image of developing pear fruitlet infected with fire blight

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 12, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Pears Pest Management Tender Fruit

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

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

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

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management Weeds

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

Apples Diseases Featured Pears Pest Management Tender Fruit

Ontario Fire Blight Prediction Maps Now Available

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

by Kristen Obeid April 27, 2023 0

Apples Berries Grapes Pest Management Tender Fruit

Resistant Weed Testing Is Available for the 2023 Field Season

Resistant weeds are becoming the new norm in weed management for many Ontario farmers. This is a reminder that genomicContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 18, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: April 18, 2023

Wet week could bring the first apple scab infection event to some parts of the province. Stay covered!

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 14, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

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?