Category Archives: Haskap

Specialty Crop Summer Student Positions Available in Simcoe

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

APPLY BY: February 10, 2026 11:59 pm EST The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) – Agriculture Development Branch in Simcoe (Norfolk County), Ontario is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic and energetic team players. These positions will provide an excellent … Continue reading →

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Spotted wing drosophila update for Ontario haskap growers – June 26, 2025

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Melanie Filotas

Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an established pest of a wide range of berry and other soft-fleshed crops, including haskap.  While most flies will only attack damaged or rotting fruit, SWD can lay its eggs in healthy, ripe fruit, leading … Continue reading →

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Fertility Guidelines for Haskap Grown in Ontario, 2025 (Updated Spring 2025)

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Evan Elford

Replaces Fertility Guidelines for Haskap Grown in Ontario, 2019 There are currently no Ontario fertility recommendations for haskap. The following tables for nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and lime applications are guidelines only and are provided for reference based on … Continue reading →

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Haskap grower update – spotted wing drosophila active in Ontario

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an invasive fly from Asia that attacks a wide range of soft-fleshed fruits, including berries, grapes and cherries.  While most flies will only attack damaged or rotting fruit, SWD can lay its eggs in healthy, … Continue reading →

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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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SERENE® Herbicide label expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage labelled weeds in various crops and crop groups

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for SERENE® Herbicide for control or suppression of labelled weeds in various crops and crop groups … Continue reading →

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