Three Problem Weeds for Asparagus
The website, Ontario CropIPM, contains the full range of pest management information from many vegetable crops, including asparagus. Many users… Continue Reading Three Problem Weeds for Asparagus
Author: Elaine Roddy
Sprayer Math for Banded Applications
Jason Deveau, Application Technology Specialist, OMAFRA Banding allows producers to save on chemical costs, reduce the potential for wasted spray… Continue Reading Sprayer Math for Banded Applications
Rust and Purple Spot Appearing in Young Asparagus Fields
Young asparagus fields are most susceptible to foliar diseases. Depending on the weather conditions, they will typically appear soon after… Continue Reading Rust and Purple Spot Appearing in Young Asparagus Fields
2016 Downy Mildew Control Strategy for Cucumber Crops
The 2016 Downy Mildew Control Strategy for Cucumber Crops contains an updated list of fungicides, including the newly registered Orondis… Continue Reading 2016 Downy Mildew Control Strategy for Cucumber Crops
Register Now for Spring Scout Training Sessions!
for a complete list of available training sessions, visit: IPM Scout Training Workshops for 2016
Are you a vegetable or fruit grower that depends upon pollinators to produce a crop?
With funding under the Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (GLASI), the University of Guelph, in partnership with Farms at Work,… Continue Reading Are you a vegetable or fruit grower that depends upon pollinators to produce a crop?
Vegetable Sessions at the 2016 Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention
There are 4 different sessions of vegetable-specific programming at the 2016 Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Wednesday, February… Continue Reading Vegetable Sessions at the 2016 Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention
Research Update – Fungicide Efficacy on Downy Mildew in Cucumbers
Cheryl Trueman, College Professor, University of Guelph – Ridgetown Campus Rachel Riddle, Research Technician, University of Guelph – Simcoe Elaine… Continue Reading Research Update – Fungicide Efficacy on Downy Mildew in Cucumbers
Pumpkins and Squash Disease Update: 15-Aug-2105
Downy Mildew – While downy mildew is a common occurrence in cucumbers, it is less so in pumpkins and squash. … Continue Reading Pumpkins and Squash Disease Update: 15-Aug-2105