Category: Crop Protection

by Amanda Tracey June 6, 2019 0

Crop Protection Disease Tomatoes Transplants

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

by Amanda Tracey May 31, 2019 0

Crop Protection Disease Fungicides Tomatoes

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?

by Dennis Van Dyk May 24, 2019 0

Crop Protection Food Safety Resources Vegetables

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

by Dennis Van Dyk May 24, 2019 0

Diagnostics Herbicides Resistance Vegetables

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

by Travis Cranmer April 29, 2019 2

Alliums Garlic Herbicides

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

by Amanda Tracey April 15, 2019 0

Crop Protection Disease Peppers Tomatoes

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

by Amanda Tracey April 12, 2019 0

Crop Protection Disease Fungicides Tomatoes

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

Pull behind type field sprayer spraying pesticides in an onion field

by Dennis Van Dyk April 11, 2019 0

Crop Protection Fungicides Vegetables

Chlorothalonil (Bravo/Echo) Use Changes for Vegetable Growers

This past year PMRA released the final decision on the re-evaluation of chlorothalonil products such as Bravo and Echo. Below… Continue Reading Chlorothalonil (Bravo/Echo) Use Changes for Vegetable Growers

by Dennis Van Dyk April 9, 2019 0

Carrot Celery Insecticides Minor Use

Exirel Insecticide Label Expanded via Minor Use Program for Control of Carrot Weevil on Subgroup 1B – Root Vegetables

Jim Chaput, OMAFRA – Minor Use Coordinator The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of an URMULE… Continue Reading Exirel Insecticide Label Expanded via Minor Use Program for Control of Carrot Weevil on Subgroup 1B – Root Vegetables

by Travis Cranmer April 3, 2019 0

Fungicides Leafy Vegetables Minor Use Pest Management Vegetables

Milstop Foliar Fungicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for suppression of powdery mildew on field and greenhouse grown mint and greenhouse lettuce in Canada

J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of an URMULE… Continue Reading Milstop Foliar Fungicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for suppression of powdery mildew on field and greenhouse grown mint and greenhouse lettuce in Canada