Cucurbit Downy Mildew Update – July 31th, 2019
The regular cucurbit downy mildew scouting program in Norfolk/Elgin and Kent has now wrapped up for the year. While downy… Continue Reading Cucurbit Downy Mildew Update – July 31th, 2019
Category: Crop Protection
Current late blight risk in Ontario field tomatoes: July 20, 2019
By: Cheryl Trueman, Department of Plant Agriculture, Ridgetown Campus – University of Guelph As mentioned in a previous post, this… Continue Reading Current late blight risk in Ontario field tomatoes: July 20, 2019
Cucumber Downy Mildew Update – June 28th, 2019
Once again the Ontario Cucumber Research Committee is funding a downy mildew scouting program for pickling cucumbers. In Norfolk, the… Continue Reading Cucumber Downy Mildew Update – June 28th, 2019
Managing Bacterial Spot in Ontario Tomatoes: Updated Best Management Practices for Field Production
Updated by: Cheryl Trueman, Ridgetown Campus, University of Guelph; Amanda Tracey, OMAFRA, Ridgetown; Tina Simonton, M.Sc. Candidate, Department of Plant… Continue Reading Managing Bacterial Spot in Ontario Tomatoes: Updated Best Management Practices for Field Production
Is Phytophthora capsici Causing your Tomato Fruit Rot?
By: Cheryl Trueman, Ridgetown Campus – University of Guelph and Amanda Tracey, OMAFRA Phytophthora capsici biology Phytophthora capsici is a… Continue Reading Is Phytophthora capsici Causing your Tomato Fruit Rot?
PMRA Factsheets on REI and PHI
Need a refresher on restricted-entry intervals (REI) and preharvest intervals (PHI)? The PMRA has published a couple of short factsheets… Continue Reading PMRA Factsheets on REI and PHI
Resistant Weed Testing Is Available for Horticulture Growers
Kristen Obeid – OMAFRA Weed Management Specialist Herbicide resistant weeds are not unique anymore, they are the norm. When I… Continue Reading Resistant Weed Testing Is Available for Horticulture Growers
Chateau Herbicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for use on garlic
J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, GuelphThe Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use… Continue Reading Chateau Herbicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for use on garlic
Be Aware and Prepare: New Potential Pest Threat to Tomatoes and Peppers
There’s buzz around the world about a new virus that has emerged in several countries. Lucky for us, it is… Continue Reading Be Aware and Prepare: New Potential Pest Threat to Tomatoes and Peppers
Fungicide Efficacy Summary Tables for Management of Diseases in Field Tomatoes
By: Dr. Cheryl Trueman, Ridgetown Campus – University of Guelph About these tables: These tables were created using results from… Continue Reading Fungicide Efficacy Summary Tables for Management of Diseases in Field Tomatoes