Category Archives: Ginseng

Ginseng Crop Update – Leaf Folders & Forecasting Frost Events – May 8, 2025

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Time to Spray for Leaf Folders Last year, some growers saw an explosion of leaf folders that caused considerable damage. By the time growers noted the problem, it was too late to control them. This is because leaf folders, unlike … 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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Ginseng Crop Update – April 23, 2025

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Crop Update This is the first ginseng crop update of the 2025 growing season. Following a few winters in a row with well above average temperatures, this winter was relatively normal for both precipitation and temperature. Based on Growing Degree … Continue reading →

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2025 IPM Workshops (Including Ginseng and Hazelnuts)

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Registration is now open for the majority of the OMAFA IPM workshops being held over the next three months. Workshop options of in-person, hybrid or virtual-only will vary depending on the session and is noted below. All workshops listed below … Continue reading →

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Specialty Crop Sessions at the 2025 Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

This year’s Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) will feature several sessions of interest to specialty crop growers. The convention will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 19 and Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, … 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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