Tag Archives: Pest Management

Ginseng Crop Update – Fall Armyworm on Rye Cover Crops – August 31, 2021

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Growers are noting significant damage from fall armyworm on rye cover crops used before ginseng planting and rye nurse crops used to anchor the straw after planting. Wheat is also likely to be affected. There has been a major outbreak … Continue reading →

Posted in Ginseng, Ginseng Pest Management | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Are Garden Fleahoppers a Problem on Lavender?

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

By Estella Crosby, Summer Research Assistant, OMAFRA Garden fleahopper (Microtechnites bractatus) is an occasionally severe pest of lavender and potentially other perennial members of the mint family, especially when grown over black plastic mulch where warmer temperatures promote faster development … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs, Lavender | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

What is the Value of the Ginseng Canopy Late in the Season? Ginseng Crop Update August 18, 2021

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Ginseng growers have faced many weather-related challenges this year that have stunted the canopy, increased disease, caused earlier senescence of leaves and collapsed shade structures. When making decisions about how much to invest in protecting the ginseng canopy after damage … Continue reading →

Posted in Ginseng, Ginseng Other, Ginseng Pest Management, Ginseng Production | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Foliar Diseases of Outdoor Hemp (Cannabis sativa) and Their Management 2021

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

As canopies begin to close in hemp fields and dew periods lengthen, the risk of foliar diseases of hemp increases. The recent wet weather in much of southern Ontario also increases the risk of most diseases in the field. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Fibre Crops, Industrial and Misc. Crops, Industrial Hemp, Oil Crops, Other Industrial Crops | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

OMAFRA’s Guide to Hazelnut Production in Ontario now available online

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Melanie Filotas

Publication 863, Guide to Hazelnut Production in Ontario is now available for download on the OMAFRA website. This 150-page guide provides growers, advisors and researchers with a comprehensive handbook on the basic and advanced methods of producing hazelnuts in Ontario, … Continue reading →

Posted in Specialty Fruit and Nuts, Tree Nuts, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Basil Downy Mildew Confirmed in Ontario

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Basil downy mildew has been identified in both Norfolk and Wellington Counties on July 19. Infections probably began sometime last week. It is likely the disease is now widespread in southern Ontario and basil growers need to protect the crop … Continue reading →

Posted in Culinary, Herbs | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment