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ORONDIS ULTRA® Fungicide label expanded via Emergency Use Registration to manage downy mildew on Quinoa in Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Melanie Filotas

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of an Emergency Use Registration request effective June 2, 2025, until June 1, 2026 for Orondis Ultra to control downy mildew in Quebec, … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – Leaf Folders and Diseases – June 14, 2024

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

Leaf Folders We are getting reports of significant amounts of leaf folders in ginseng gardens this year (Figures 1 and 2). Most of what we are seeing are leaf folders, but there could be some leafrollers in the mix as … Continue reading →

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Four Lined Plant Bugs Emerging in Lavender – May 15, 2024

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

Four lined plant bugs are emerging now in southern areas and will be emerging over the next week or two further north. Look for curling and spotting on the tops of the new shoots and small bright red nymphs that … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – Phytophthora and Weed Management – August 30, 2023

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

Due to the heavy rains, especially in the northern and western portions of the ginseng-growing region, Phytophthora is the biggest issue in ginseng now. Most other pest issues have been relatively minor or highly localized this year. Now is also … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – Spring Pests – May 5, 2023

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

The prolonged cool period over the past two weeks has delayed ginseng emergence, but plants should emerge rapidly over the next week. There has been at least some precipitation 13 of the last 14 days keeping the soil very moist … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – August 26, 2022

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

Other than localized damage from summer storms, weather conditions to this point of the season have been ideal for ginseng production with seasonable temperatures and only timely rains, which is in contrast to the excessive rains last year. The biggest … Continue reading →

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