Category Archives: Hops

Tank Mixing Update – Implications for Users of Pest Control Products

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

By: J. Mosiondz (OMAFRA) with input from J. Deveau (OMAFRA) Tank mixing, a practice commonly performed by growers across the agricultural spectrum, is an important practice used to reduce the number of sprayer passes per season, prevent resistance development, and … 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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2023 ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn session for Ontario hop growers – Tuesday May 16 and Wednesday July 19 @ noon

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

OMAFRA specialists Evan Elford and Melanie Filotas are back with two online Zoom discussions for Ontario hop growers for the 2023 growing season.  This years’ sessions will take place on Tuesday May 16 and Wednesday July 19, both running over … Continue reading →

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Registration open for free IPM scout training workshops

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

Registration is now open for the majority of the OMAFRA IPM workshops being held over the next two 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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Hops and Specialty Vegetable Sessions at OFVC 2023

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Evan Elford

The Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention (OFVC) is back in-person for 2023. This year’s annual convention takes place on February 22-23 at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario. There are many concurrent sessions running over the two … Continue reading →

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ONHops BrewOff – Registration Extended Until November 4!

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Evan Elford

Due to the interest expressed by students and new breweries at the recent Ontario Craft Brewer’s Conference in Niagara Falls, we have decided to extend our registration deadline for an extra week. We would like to give new competitors an … Continue reading →

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