Tag Archives: Pest Management

Reminder – Hazelnut IPM Training this Thursday, May 28

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Melanie Filotas

Just a reminder that there is still time to register for the Hazelnut IPM workshop being held at the Ontario Crops Research Centere auditorium, 1283 Blueline Rd., Simcoe this Thursday, May 28 from 10 AM -12:30 PM. This will start … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – Frost and Pests – May 22, 2026

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

Weather, Frost and Disease Some areas have experienced frost damage, mostly during last week’s frost events. Most of the damage is confined to field edges and low areas. We used to think that damage along field edges was due to … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – Early Season Pest Control – April 24, 2026

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

Temperatures have continued to be above normal despite the cool down earlier this week. As of April 23, we have accumulated 156 GDD (base 5), which is normally reached on May 6. Based on the current forecast, crop progress may … Continue reading →

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Kenja® Fungicide label expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage Cylindrocarpon root rot on Ginseng in Canada

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for Kenja® Fungicide for control cylindrocarpon root rot in Canada. Kenja® Fungicide was already labeled for … Continue reading →

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Specialty Crop Summer Student Positions Available in Simcoe

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

APPLY BY: February 10, 2026 11:59 pm EST The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) – Agriculture Development Branch in Simcoe (Norfolk County), Ontario is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic and energetic team players. These positions will provide an excellent … Continue reading →

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Best Sanitation Practices During Ginseng Seed Harvest, Processing, and Storage

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Most ginseng growers harvest and store their own seed for their subsequent plantings. During the process, ginseng seed can be contaminated with pathogens that can rot the seed in storage and/or transmit pathogens to the new garden. It is important … Continue reading →

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