Category Archives: Sweet Potato

Hot Weather Impact on Plant Water Demand – How Can We Measure?

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

By: Rebecca Shortt, Water Quantity Engineer, OMAFRA It has been hot and dry in SW Ontario in June. What is the impact on plants? And how do we measure the water demand? One thing I think we forget is that … Continue reading →

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3 Secrets of Irrigation Water Taking Permits Revealed

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

By: Rebecca Shortt, Water Quantity Engineer, OMAFRA #1. So the first one is not really a secret:  If you irrigate, from any water source in Ontario, you need a Permit To Take Water (PTTW) from the Ministry of Environment Conservation … Continue reading →

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New Ontario Crop Protection Hub now available for accessing crop protection information online

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Melanie Filotas

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is transforming the way crop protection information is provided to better serve clients through an online digital application called the Ontario Crop Protection Hub. The following specialty crops are currently included … Continue reading →

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Funding Available to Continue Testing Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

By: Kristen Obeid, OMAFRA Weed Management Specialist – Horticulture Funding is available for producers, agri-business, consultants and extension personnel to submit weed samples to be tested for herbicide resistance again this year.  Sample collection kits with sampling procedures can be … Continue reading →

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Agriculture Sector: Using Temporary Help Agencies and Employment Standards Webinar – June 22

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Tuesday, June 22nd 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET When faced with a labour shortage, many employers in the agriculture sector turn to a temporary help agency (THA) for assistance. But did you know clients of agencies have legal obligations when … Continue reading →

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You Suspect Herbicide Drift – Now What?

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Originally written in 2018 by: Kristen Obeid, OMAFRA Weed Management Specialist – Horticulture; Wendy McFadden-Smith, OMAFRA IPM Specialist – Horticulture and Karl Soetemans, MOECC Pesticide Specialist – Southwest Region. Updated May 2021 by Kristen Obeid, OMAFRA Weed Management Specialist – … Continue reading →

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