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by Erica Pate July 16, 2021 0

July 16 Berry Bulletin & SWD update

In this bulletin: Crop Update Spotted wing drosophila monitoring Strawberries: Growers continue to harvest Malwina while renovating the earlier varieties.Continue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 15, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: July 15, 2021 (with audio)

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

by Erica Pate July 8, 2021 0

Berries Uncategorized

Spotted wing drosophila update- July 8

SWD has been caught in Essex, Elgin, Norfolk, Middlesex, Oxford, Niagara, Halton, Hamilton, & Hastings county. Cherries and berry cropsContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 2, 2021 0

Apples Berries Grapes Pest Management Podcast Tender Fruit

New Episode of What’s Growing ON?

OMAFRA’s Elaine Roddy gives the buzz on this special pollinator of pumpkin and squash in the latest episode of the What’s Growing ON? podcast.

by Erica Pate June 30, 2021 0

Berries Blueberries Cherries Currants, Elderberries, Cranberries and more Insects Pest Management Raspberries Strawberries Tender Fruit

Changes to Malathion 85E label for SWD management in berry crops and cherries

The label for Malathion 85E has been amended via User Requested Minor Use Label Expansion (URMULE) for bushberries including blueberriesContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 27, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: June 26, 2021 (with audio)

Terminal growth continues to favour powdery mildew and fire blight, San Jose scale damage appearing on developing fruitlets, and recent rain across the province ideal for summer disease

by Erica Pate June 7, 2021 0

Berries Blueberries Raspberries Strawberries

June 7 Berry Bulletin

In this bulletin: Crop & pest update Spotted wing drosophila monitoring Herbicide drift Using temporary help agencies and employment standardsContinue Reading