Category Archives: Hops Pest Management

New Pest Control Products List for Ontario Hops 2025

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Melanie Filotas

Below is an updated list of pest control products registered for use on Ontario hops in 2025. New products from the last version of the guide include: Pyganic EC 1.4 II (for aphids and leafhoppers), Exirel (for leafhopper, aphids, Japanese … Continue reading →

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Seeking Ontario Hop Grower Input for Research Survey

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Evan Elford

We invite you to participate in a research study on the local hop industry, conducted by the University of Guelph and funded by OMAFA through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance. This study aims to assess the financial aspects of hop production, … 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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Crop Protection Hub Highlights: New Features

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

Earlier this growing season, new features were released on the Ontario Crop Protection Hub (Crop Hub). The goal of these new features is to make it easier for users to view, compare and print crop protection information.

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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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