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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 August 8, 2025 0

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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

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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 July 10, 2024 0

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Pesticides & Rain: Ensuring Strength in Storms

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

by Rebecca Shortt July 6, 2022 0

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Hot weather impact on plant water demand – how can we measure?

By Rebecca Shortt, Engineering Specialist, Water Quantity It has been hot and dry in SW Ontario in June. What isContinue Reading

Early apple scab lesions on top side of leaves

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 29, 2021 0

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Apple Scab And Fire Blight Infection Risk With Warm, Wet Weather

Prolonged rainfall expected over coming days puts apples at risk for scab and/or fire blight infection.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 19, 2019 0

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Apple Pest Update: Scab Infection Period April 19/20

Prolonged rainfall expected this weekend puts any green tissue at risk for apple scab infection.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin August 11, 2017 0

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Apple Update: August 10, 2017

Available in PDF: 12_Apple Update Auguest 10 In this update: Growth stage Precipitation Retain label changes International Fruit Tree AssociationContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 10, 2017 0

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Apple Update: May 9, 2017

Crop Stages In Essex and Kent, apple blossoms are at king bloom to king bloom petal fall. For the restContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 2, 2017 0

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Apple Update: May 2, 2017

The OMAFRA Apple Team will be providing weekly crop updates reported from across the province, including growth stages, production, weather-relatedContinue Reading