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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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Trianum P Biological Fungicide Label Expanded to Many Crops including Herbs and Cannabis

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

By Jim Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for Trianum P Biological Fungicide for: the Suppression of Post-Emergence Damping Off Caused by Rhizoctonia … 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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Bioceres WP Registered for Use on Greenhouse-Grown Mint and Additional Greenhouse Crops

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

By: Jim Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for Bioceres WP Biological Mycoinsecticide for reduction in numbers of whiteflies, aphids and thrips on … 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 – Protecting Frost Damaged Plants – May 13, 2020

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

Varying amounts of damage from the past week’s freeze and snow events are being reported depending on the low temperatures in the area, how emerged the crop is, whether row covers were put on the crop, and how much snow … Continue reading →

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