Category Archives: Hops Production

Fertility Guidelines for Hops Grown in Ontario, 2025 (updated Spring 2025)

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Evan Elford

Replaces Fertility Guidelines for Hops Grown in Ontario, 2020 There are currently no Ontario fertility recommendations for hops.  The following tables for nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and lime applications are guidelines only and are provided for reference based … Continue reading →

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Seeking Brewer Input for Ontario Hop Extract & Value Chain Survey

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Evan Elford

Hello Ontario Craft Breweries, On-Farm Breweries, Master Brewers, and Home Brewers, We invite you to participate in a research survey to help strengthen the Ontario brewing and hop community. Dr. George van der Merwe and his team at the University of Guelph … 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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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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