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Lavender Crop Update – Late Summer Tasks, August 27, 2025

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Irrigation Much of the summer has been hot and dry, a climate that lavender is used to. However, lavender in Ontario may have struggled with moisture stress because root systems are not as extensive as they are in the plant’s … Continue reading →

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Crop Protection Hub Highlights: New Features

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

Earlier this growing season, new features were released on the Ontario Crop Protection Hub (Crop Hub). The goal of these new features is to make it easier for users to view, compare and print crop protection information.

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New OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Production Guide (Pub 839) – Includes new and expanded content for specialty crops!

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Evan Elford

OMAFRA’s new Vegetable Crop Production Guide (Pub 839) is now available. This edition has updated and expanded specialty vegetable content including Herbs, Specialty Brassicas, Specialty Vegetables, and Sweet Potatoes. Follow the link below to OMAFRA’s ONVegetables Blog and download your … Continue reading →

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RootShield® HC Biological Fungicide Label Expanded Via Minor Use Program for Herbs and Spices (CG 25 and 26) in Canada

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for RootShield® HC Biological Fungicide for suppression of Botrytis blight and Root rot caused by Pythium spp., … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crop Update – Late Summer Tasks – August 26, 2022

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

Lavender bloom is long finished, and most growers are wrapping up distillation for the year. Here are some things to consider at this time of year: Pruning If you have not pruned already, August is a good time to prune … Continue reading →

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SuffOil-X® spray oil emulsion label expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage aphids and spider mites on various crops and crop groups in Canada

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for SuffOil-X® spray oil emulsion for management of aphids and spider mites on various crops and crop … Continue reading →

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