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by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 29, 2025 0

No-Cost Molecular Herbicide Resistance Testing Available for Ontario Growers

Submit leaf samples for fast, accurate resistance confirmation — FREE!

by Erica Pate May 16, 2025 0

Suggestions for Anthracnose Management in Strawberries, 2025

Erica Pate, Fruit Crop Specialist; Katie Goldenhar, Pathologist- Horticulture, OMAFA These guidelines are developed as a result of anthracnose resistanceContinue Reading

Strawberry covered in grey fuzz sitting on green leaves.

by Erica Pate March 12, 2025 0

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Determining Botrytis species in strawberries

Botrytis grey mould is a widespread disease affecting strawberries in both field and covered production in Ontario. Botrytis grey mouldContinue Reading

by Erica Pate March 11, 2022 0

Apples Berries Grapes Pest Management Tender Fruit

Funding Available to Continue Testing Herbicide Resistant Weeds

Kristen Obeid, OMAFRA Weed Management Specialist – Horticulture Funding is available for producers, agri-business, consultants and extension personnel to submitContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin January 5, 2021 0

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

Register Now! Don’t Miss Out On These January Webinars

As part of the winter education series, the following are webinars being offered throughout January.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin December 18, 2020 0

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

Winter Educational Opportunities for Fruit Growers

Keep up to date with new fruit pest & production information with these webinar series

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin December 18, 2020 0

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Webinar Series: Pesticide Resistance Management

Lunch and Learn series for Ontario fruit, vegetable and specialty crops

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin December 4, 2020 0

Apples Berries Diseases Grapes Insects Pest Management Podcast Tender Fruit

New Episode of What’s Growing ON?

OMAFRA’s Katie Goldenhar and Hannah Fraser talk pesticide resistance in horticulture crops in the latest episode of What’s Growing ON? podcast.

by AmandaGreen March 27, 2019 0

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New Issue of the Orchard Network Newsletter Available Online

The Orchard Network Newsletter has now been posted on the OMAFRA website. In this issue you will find the followingContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin February 27, 2017 0

Apples Diseases Pears Pest Management

Fire Blight Management Project Update

Wendy McFadden-Smith, OMAFRA Horticulture IPM Specialist; Kristy Grigg-McGuffin, OMAFRA Horticulture IPM Specialist; Amanda Green, OMAFRA Tree Fruit Specialist A jointContinue Reading