Author Archives: Melanie Filotas

ORONDIS ULTRA® Fungicide label expanded via Emergency Use Registration to manage downy mildew on Quinoa in Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Melanie Filotas

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of an Emergency Use Registration request effective June 2, 2025, until June 1, 2026 for Orondis Ultra to control downy mildew in Quebec, … Continue reading →

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Reminder – Hazelnut IPM Training next Thursday, May 29

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Melanie Filotas

Just a reminder that the OMAFRA Hazelnut IPM workshop will be held at the Simcoe Research Station auditorium, 1283 Blueline Rd., Simcoe on Thursday, May 29 from 9:30 AM -11:30 PM (plus optional 1 hour post-session tour). This in-person workshop … Continue reading →

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Reminder – Hazelnut IPM Training this Thursday, May 30

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Melanie Filotas

Just a reminder that the OMAFRA Hazelnut IPM workshop will be held at the Simcoe Research Station auditorium, 1283 Blueline Rd., Simcoe on Thursday, May 30 from 9:30 AM -12:30 PM. This in-person workshop will start with a 2 hour … Continue reading →

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Register now for Hazelnut IPM Training – May 30

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Melanie Filotas

Registration is now open for an OMAFRA Hazelnut IPM workshops to be held at the Simcoe Research Station auditorium, 1283 Blueline Rd., Simcoe on Thursday, May 30 from 9:30 AM -12:30 PM. This in-person workshop will start with a 2 … Continue reading →

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Update – ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn next Wednesday July 19 @ noon

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

Just added! In addition to the content mentioned in this morning’s post, during the July 19 ONHoppenings, Melanie and Evan will be joined by Justin Renkema, an Entomologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada who will give a brief introduction a … Continue reading →

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Reminder – ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn next Wednesday July 19 @ noon

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

Just a reminder that the next ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn session is scheduled for next Wednesday July 19 at noon. Each ONHoppenings session will feature an initial 30 minute presentation from Melanie and Evan, after which we will open it … Continue reading →

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