Tag Archives: Fungicide

Basil Downy Mildew Confirmed in Ontario – July 28, 2020

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

Basil downy mildew has been confirmed in a home garden in Norfolk County. The symptoms first appeared in the past days, which means infection probably occurred over a week ago. It is likely that the disease is present in most … Continue reading →

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Fungicide Resistance in Alternaria? Ginseng Crop Update July 17, 2020

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

With the persistent heat and dry conditions so far this summer, ginseng is stressed, and root development will be reduced. These conditions are also ideal for Alternaria development and spread. As a result, problems with Alternaria are continuing in many … Continue reading →

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Rovral Re-Evaluation Update

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

At the time of publishing the Crop Protection Guide for Ginseng , OMAFRA Publication 847, communications from both PMRA and the registrant of Rovral (FMC) suggested that growers had 3 years from the re-evaluation decision date (up to June 21, … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – May 25, 2018

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Sean Westerveld

Although ginseng emergence was slow this year, weather conditions have been ideal over the past few weeks for emergence and development. However, it is important keep an eye out for foliar Phytophthora, which usually shows up around this time each … Continue reading →

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New sprayer resource available

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Melanie Filotas

Growing or thinking of growing hops, tree nuts, specialty berries or fruit or any other crop that may require an airblast sprayer to apply pesticides, foliar nutrients or other products? If so, you should take a look at Airblast 101, … Continue reading →

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Maestro 80DF Fungicide Registered for Control of Several Diseases of Ginseng

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Sean Westerveld

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has approved the full registration of Maestro 80 DF (captan) fungicide for control of rhizoctonia root rot (Rhizoctonia solani), pythium root rot and damping-off (Pythium spp.), phytophthora root rot (Phytophthora cactorum) and grey mould (Botrytis … Continue reading →

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