Downy Mildew Update – July 12th, 2012
Since the initial report of downy mildew in Elgin county last week, there has been very little activity across the… Continue Reading Downy Mildew Update – July 12th, 2012
Author: Elaine Roddy
Downy Mildew Identified in Elgin County – July 3rd, 2012
Downy mildew was confirmed in a pickling cucumber field in Elgin County on July 3rd, 2012. The level of disease in this… Continue Reading Downy Mildew Identified in Elgin County – July 3rd, 2012
Downy Mildew Update – June 29th, 2012
To date, there are no confirmed cases of cucurbit downy mildew in Ontario pickling cucumber fields. While the current hot,… Continue Reading Downy Mildew Update – June 29th, 2012
East-Central Ontario Sweet Corn Twilight Meeting
Monday July 9th, 6:30pm Pingles Farm Market 1805 Taunton Road East, Hampton, ON Topics Include: Corn Earworm, European Corn Borer, Armyworm, New Application… Continue Reading East-Central Ontario Sweet Corn Twilight Meeting
Minor Use Label Expansion Granted For Assail 70 WP Insecticide for Control of Aphids on Succulent Peas and Beans
J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor… Continue Reading Minor Use Label Expansion Granted For Assail 70 WP Insecticide for Control of Aphids on Succulent Peas and Beans
Micronutrient Fertilizer Programs
Micronutrients play an essential role in vegetable crop production. However, planning a fertilizer strategy involving micronutrients can be difficult. Micronutrient… Continue Reading Micronutrient Fertilizer Programs
Bean Leaf Beetles in Snap Beans
Bean leaf beetles are a significant pest of snap beans in Ontario. The adults are 5 mm in length with… Continue Reading Bean Leaf Beetles in Snap Beans
Cucumber Beetles and Bacterial Wilt of Cucurbits
Cucumber beetles are the primary vector of bacterial wilt. Even a fairly low population of beetles can spread this disease… Continue Reading Cucumber Beetles and Bacterial Wilt of Cucurbits
Preparing for a Food Safety Audit – do you have what it takes?
By Colleen Haskins, OMAFRA ….the short answer is “yes, you do”. Knowing what it takes however, may be a bit… Continue Reading Preparing for a Food Safety Audit – do you have what it takes?
Ridgetown Vegetable Open House
The 2012 Ridgetown Vegetable Open House will be held on Tuesday, July 10. Participants have a choice of an afternoon… Continue Reading Ridgetown Vegetable Open House