Monthly Archives: June 2020

Ginseng Crop Update – Pre-Plant Nematode Management – June 24, 2020

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

Ginseng Crop Update Alternaria remains the biggest challenge for most growers. The problem stems from freeze damage/stunting in May and ideal weather conditions for Alternaria – hot and dry with long dew periods. With insufficient rains over the past few … Continue reading →

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Suspect you have herbicide resistant weeds? Participate in a genetic testing sampling project.

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Melanie Filotas

By Kristen Obeid, OMAFRA Weed Management Specialist – Horticulture Do you suspect that you have herbicide resistant weeds on your farm?  If so, why not get them tested for free through a genetic testing sample project.  So far there are 16 … Continue reading →

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Bioceres WP Registered for Use on Greenhouse-Grown Mint and Additional Greenhouse Crops

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

By: Jim Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for Bioceres WP Biological Mycoinsecticide for reduction in numbers of whiteflies, aphids and thrips on … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Value of Fertilizers and Supplements for Specialty Crops

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

Growers of all crops are bombarded with advertisements and salespeople selling a wide range of fertilizers and supplements. For specialty crop growers there is added uncertainty given the limited research specific to these crops on all aspects of fertilization. As … Continue reading →

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Ontario Hoppenings Lunch and Learn – Monday June 29 at Noon

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Melanie Filotas

Ontario Hoppenings – OMAFRA Monthly Hop Update and Discussion Monday, June 29, noon – 1 pm Join OMAFRA specialists Evan Elford and Melanie Filotas on Tuesday May 26 at noon for an online Zoom discussion about Ontario hops. Evan and … Continue reading →

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Rovral Re-Evaluation Update

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

At the time of publishing the Crop Protection Guide for Ginseng , OMAFRA Publication 847, communications from both PMRA and the registrant of Rovral (FMC) suggested that growers had 3 years from the re-evaluation decision date (up to June 21, … Continue reading →

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