Category Archives: Hops

ON Hoppenings Lunch & Learn (May 17) – Irrigating Hops with guest Rebecca Shortt and General IPM Scouting with Dr. Melanie Filotas

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Evan Elford

Overview: Join OMAFRA specialists Evan Elford and Melanie Filotas for bi-monthly online Zoom discussions about Ontario hops. The noon-hour discussions with Evan, Melanie and guest speakers provide insight into seasonal and new/exciting areas of hop production, pest management and marketing. … Continue reading →

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Early Season Downy Mildew Management in Hops

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Melanie Filotas

Hop shoots are emerging in much of southern Ontario and with the onset of warm, rainy weather it’s time for growers to start thinking about early season downy mildew management. Some of the most common questions we get from hop … Continue reading →

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Reminder: ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn, Monday, April 12, at Noon

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Evan Elford

Overview: Join OMAFRA specialists Evan Elford and Melanie Filotas for bi-monthly online Zoom discussions about Ontario hops. Building on the 2020 season webinars, Evan and Melanie will be continuing to host a series of hop related discussions in 2021 with … Continue reading →

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Ontario Hoppenings Lunch and Learn – Spring & Summer Dates for 2021

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Evan Elford

Overview: Join OMAFRA specialists Evan Elford and Melanie Filotas for bi-monthly online Zoom discussions about Ontario hops. Building on the 2020 season webinars, Evan and Melanie will be continuing to host a series of hop related discussions in 2021 with some … Continue reading →

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UPDATE – November 23, 2020 Ontario Hoppenings Lunch and Learn – Guest Speaker Dr. Jason McCallum

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Melanie Filotas

A recording of Dr. McCallum’s presentation “Maritimes Wild Hops: A Valuable Resource for Cultivar Development” from last November’s ONHoppening webinar is now available by clicking on the link below.

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2021 OMAFRA Hop Update

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Evan Elford

The OMAFRA Hop Update is compiled annually for the Ontario Hop Growers’ Association AGM. The update includes information on markets, acreage, production, industry trends, pest management, research, etc. The update is typically provided in two sections: Market/Production/Research Update by Evan … Continue reading →

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