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by Travis Cranmer November 29, 2023 1

Diagnostics Disease Disorders Featured Insects Nematodes Resources Vegetables

New Vegetable Crop Production Guide – Publication 839

OMAFRA’s new Guide to Vegetable Production in Ontario – Publication 839 is now available. This guide replaces the discontinued Publication… Continue Reading New Vegetable Crop Production Guide – Publication 839

by Travis Cranmer April 5, 2022 1

Crop Protection Disease Featured Fungicides Herbicides Insecticides Insects Minor Use Nematodes Pest Management Resources Vegetables Weed Management

Introducing the Ontario Crop Protection Hub

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is transforming the way crop protection information is provided to better… Continue Reading Introducing the Ontario Crop Protection Hub

by Travis Cranmer March 9, 2026 2

Alliums Crop Protection Featured Insecticides Insects Minor Use Pest Management Pinned

Allium leafminer is confirmed in Ontario

T. Cranmer, Vegetable Crop SpecialistH. Fraser, Entomologist – HorticultureD. Beaton, Crop Protection SpecialistJ. Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator Allium leafminer (Phytomyza… Continue Reading Allium leafminer is confirmed in Ontario

by Dennis Van Dyk March 2, 2026 Number of comments0

Carrot Herbicides Minor Use Weed Management

ZIDUA® Herbicide Label registered via Minor Use Program to help manage foxtail (yellow and green) and redroot pigweed in carrots grown in muck soil (soil organic matter >7%) in Canada

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFA, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a… Continue Reading ZIDUA® Herbicide Label registered via Minor Use Program to help manage foxtail (yellow and green) and redroot pigweed in carrots grown in muck soil (soil organic matter >7%) in Canada

by Travis Cranmer February 5, 2026 Number of comments0

Featured Insects

Spotted Lanternfly Update – See It? Stop It. Don’t Spread It.

H. Fraser, Entomologist – Horticulture Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula, SLF) is an invasive planthopper that threatens Ontario’s agricultural sector. The… Continue Reading Spotted Lanternfly Update – See It? Stop It. Don’t Spread It.

by Dennis Van Dyk February 3, 2026 Number of comments0

Events Featured Potato

2026 Ontario Potato Conference

2026 Ontario Potato Conference and Trade Show Thursday March 5th, 2026Delta Hotel and Conference Center in Guelph, ON Please see… Continue Reading 2026 Ontario Potato Conference

by Amanda Tracey January 29, 2026 Number of comments0

Events Featured

50th Annual Tomato Day

The OPVG District 1 and OMAFA are hosting the 50th Annual Tomato Day on March 4th, 2026 at Deer Run… Continue Reading 50th Annual Tomato Day

by Travis Cranmer January 20, 2026 Number of comments0

Events Featured

2026 OFVC Vegetable Sessions

The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) is February 18th & 19th at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre. Come for… Continue Reading 2026 OFVC Vegetable Sessions

by Travis Cranmer January 13, 2026 Number of comments0

Featured

Job Ad: Summer Student Field Research Assistant Positions for Vegetable Crops in Guelph & Ridgetown

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness – Agriculture Development Branch in Guelph and Ridgetown Ontario are seeking highly… Continue Reading Job Ad: Summer Student Field Research Assistant Positions for Vegetable Crops in Guelph & Ridgetown

by ON vegetables January 8, 2026 Number of comments0

Irrigation Resources Soil & Water Water Management

Mandatory Online Application for Water Taking Permits Now in Effect

Badrul Masud, Water Quantity Engineer, OMAFA As of January 5, 2026, all Permit to Take Water (PTTW) applications, which are… Continue Reading Mandatory Online Application for Water Taking Permits Now in Effect

by Travis Cranmer December 15, 2025 Number of comments0

Events Featured Garlic

2026 Garlic Production and Pest Management Workshop

This workshop will cover every part of garlic production in Ontario including:

by Dennis Van Dyk November 6, 2025 Number of comments0

Events Potato

2026 Ontario Potato Conference – Save the Date

SAVE THE DATE2026 Ontario Potato ConferenceThursday March 5th, 2026Delta Hotel and Conference Center in Guelph, ON More details including registration… Continue Reading 2026 Ontario Potato Conference – Save the Date