Category Archives: Ginseng Other

Ginseng Crop Update – El Niño, Root Conditioning and New Publication – August 21, 2026

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

Ginseng is showing early signs of senescence in most gardens, but senescence is more advanced in some areas. Early senescence is often due to hot conditions earlier in the year, moisture stress at times, and root diseases and disorders like … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – Mid-Season Reminders – July 31, 2026

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

Rainfall has been highly variable in the ginseng growing area, with some areas getting very dry and others having experienced heavy rains from thunderstorms. Other than some heat stress issues from the heat earlier this month, the crop is progressing … Continue reading →

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Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

On January 20, 2026, the Government of Canada and the Ontario Government announced the launch of the new $20 million Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative to support market diversification and resiliency within domestic and international markets, with an emphasis placed … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Ginseng Module of Ontario CropIPM

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Ginseng growers, consultants, and scouts now have a new resource for pest identification, biology, scouting protocols, and best management practices. The new ginseng module of Ontario CropIPM has been launched. The information in this resource is intended to assist in … Continue reading →

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Summer Student Jobs Available at OMAFA Simcoe (Norfolk County)

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness – Agriculture Development Branch in Simcoe, Ontario (Norfolk County) is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic and energetic team players. These positions will provide an excellent opportunity for those interested in a career in … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Opportunity for Good Agriculture and Collection Practices Training April 17-19

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

Specialty crop growers are welcome to participate in a Good Agriculture and Collection Practices (GACP) Training hosted by the Ontario Lavender Association to be held April 17, 18 and 19 from 6 to 9 pm via Zoom. Space is still … Continue reading →

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