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Update – ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn next Wednesday July 19 @ noon

Just added! In addition to the content mentioned in this morning’s post, during the July 19 ONHoppenings, Melanie and Evan will be joined by Justin Renkema, an Entomologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada who will give a brief introduction a … Continue reading

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Reminder – ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn next Wednesday July 19 @ noon

Just a reminder that the next ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn session is scheduled for next Wednesday July 19 at noon. Each ONHoppenings session will feature an initial 30 minute presentation from Melanie and Evan, after which we will open it … Continue reading

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REMINDER – ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn session next Tuesday May 16 @ noon

Just a reminder that the first ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn session of 2023 is scheduled for next Tuesday, May 16 at noon. OMAFRA specialists Evan Elford and Melanie Filotas are back with two online Zoom discussions for Ontario hop growers … Continue reading

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2023 ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn session for Ontario hop growers – Tuesday May 16 and Wednesday July 19 @ noon

OMAFRA specialists Evan Elford and Melanie Filotas are back with two online Zoom discussions for Ontario hop growers for the 2023 growing season.  This years’ sessions will take place on Tuesday May 16 and Wednesday July 19, both running over … Continue reading

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Dealing with Dry Conditions – Lavender Crop Update, July 14, 2022

Lavandula angustifolia cultivars are past peak in most areas and L. x intermedia (lavandin) cultivars are beginning to bloom. Harvest for essential oil can begin at any time for angustifolia cultivars and harvest for bundles and buds has begun in … Continue reading

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Hot Weather Impact on Plant Water Demand – How Can We Measure?

By: Rebecca Shortt, Water Quantity Engineer, OMAFRA It has been hot and dry in SW Ontario in June. What is the impact on plants? And how do we measure the water demand? One thing I think we forget is that … Continue reading

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