Irrigation – ONfruit

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 3, 2026 0

What the Crop?! Apple Update: July 3, 2026

The heat is on this week – ideal conditions for tree stress and pest development

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 Kathryn Carter January 8, 2026 0

Apples Berries Grapes Tender Fruit

Mandatory Online Application for Water Taking Permits Now in Effect

by Badrul Masud, Water Quantity Engineer, OMAFA As of January 5, 2026, all Permit to Take Water (PTTW) applications, whichContinue 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

Photo of Badrul Masud, OMAFA Irrigation Engineer

by Kathryn Carter December 9, 2025 0

Apples Berries Featured Grapes Tender Fruit

Meet Dr. Badrul Masud P.Eng: OMAFA Senior Engineer – Water Quantity

Dr. Badrul Masud began his role as the Water Quantity Engineer with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and AgribusinessContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin August 8, 2025 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: August 8, 2025

August kicks off harvest prep in Ontario orchards as apples ripen and growers gear up for the home stretch!

by Erika DeBrouwer July 25, 2025 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: July 25, 2025

Whether it’s fruit or farmer – nobody wants a hot spot! Going over sun protection, water use and pests

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 27, 2025 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: June 27, 2025

From heat waves to hot spots! This week’s update focuses at mitigating tree stress and the pests that love this heat (looking at you, bitter rot)

by Erika DeBrouwer June 6, 2025 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: June 6, 2025

Sun’s out, shoots out! The recent quick heat-up is giving apples the green light! A substantial push in growth has been noted across the province.

by Erica Pate March 5, 2025 0

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Frost Protection for Strawberries Lunch N Learn

When: April 8th, 2025, 12:00-1:00PM Where: Zoom What: Register now for a Lunch N Learn with Kathy Demchak, berry extensionContinue Reading