Why crop rotation works and how to make it better?
The practice of rotating different crops on the same field over time is ancient (dating back millennia!), but it has… Continue Reading Why crop rotation works and how to make it better?
Category: Crop Protection
Coragen MaX insecticide label expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage various pests on Quinoa and Bulb Vegetables in Canada
J. MOSIONDZ, OMAFA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor… Continue Reading Coragen MaX insecticide label expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage various pests on Quinoa and Bulb Vegetables in Canada
Cleanfarms 2025 Unwanted Pesticide Disposal
D. BEATON, OMAFA, Crop Protection Specialist, GuelphJ. MOSIONDZ, OMAFA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph Do you have old, expired, compromised, or… Continue Reading Cleanfarms 2025 Unwanted Pesticide Disposal
Two-Spotted Spider Mites and Thrips Thrive in Hot Dry Weather
Hot, dry weather has led to problems with two-spotted spider mites (TSSM) and thrips in cucurbit crops TSSM feed by… Continue Reading Two-Spotted Spider Mites and Thrips Thrive in Hot Dry Weather
Late Blight Update – July 17th, 2025
Late blight has been confirmed on potatoes in Dufferin County. The identified area was small but risk of late blight… Continue Reading Late Blight Update – July 17th, 2025
Downy Mildew Confirmed in Michigan – June 25, 2025
We have received word that downy mildew was confirmed at 4 different locations in Michigan this week. The close proximity… Continue Reading Downy Mildew Confirmed in Michigan – June 25, 2025
2025 Late Blight Update
With high late blight pressure the last two seasons, there may be enough inoculum around for an outbreak. Approach this… Continue Reading 2025 Late Blight Update
Botrytis neck rot has been found in garlic
Botrytis neck rot, caused by the fungus Botrytis porri, is an uncommon disease in Ontario, but some areas this year… Continue Reading Botrytis neck rot has been found in garlic
Cimegra® Insecticide label temporarily expanded via Emergency Use Registration to help manage cabbage maggot in Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cabbage (Chinese, napa), and Cauliflower grown in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador
J. MOSIONDZ, OMAFA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph
LOROX L® Herbicide Label Reinstated via Company Submission to help manage Labelled Weeds in Celery in Canada
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for LOROX L®… Continue Reading LOROX L® Herbicide Label Reinstated via Company Submission to help manage Labelled Weeds in Celery in Canada