Author: Elaine Roddy
2016 University of Guelph Cucumber Downy Mildew Results
In 2016, Cheryl Trueman compared several different cucumber downy mildew control programs in plots at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus. These studies indicated that the highest level of control was achieved using a three product rotation of Orondis Ultra A+B, Torrent and Zampro. Several different product rotations were compared including: Bravo-only applied 6 times. a […]
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Tips for Broadleaf Weed Control in Pumpkins and Winter Squash
Originally published in ONvegetables in The Grower, April 2017 Even with the use of herbicides, broadleaf weed control in pumpkins… Continue Reading Tips for Broadleaf Weed Control in Pumpkins and Winter Squash
Samples requested for clubroot survey
By Travis Cranmer, Vegetable Crops Specialist OMAFRA First appeared in ONvegetables in The Grower, April 2017. Clubroot, caused by the… Continue Reading Samples requested for clubroot survey
Food Safety Session at the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention
Session Title: Listeria monocytogenes…an Emerging Concern in the Field and Packing Shed Where: Rm # 206, Scotia Bank Convention Centre,… Continue Reading Food Safety Session at the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention
Clean Farms Ontario
Return your unwanted or obsolete pesticides and livestock medications from September 20-30, 2016 2016_ON_poster_OBS
Scout for Asparagus Rust
Despite the hot, dry conditions, levels of asparagus rust are increasing in young plantings. Foliar disease management is important in… Continue Reading Scout for Asparagus Rust
Time to Start Scouting for Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew typically arrives in Southern Ontario in mid-to-late July. Plants are most susceptible to infection during the fruit sizing… Continue Reading Time to Start Scouting for Powdery Mildew
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in Kent County, Ontario
July 5th, 2016: cucurbit downy mildew was identified today in a processing cucumber field in Kent County, Ontario. Now that… Continue Reading Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in Kent County, Ontario
Cucumber Downy Mildew Update – June 14th, 2016
Do date there have been no confirmed reports of downy mildew in the Great Lakes region. However, activity does continue… Continue Reading Cucumber Downy Mildew Update – June 14th, 2016