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
Category: Fungicides
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
Brassica Vegetables Crop Protection Disease Featured Fungicides ONveg in The Grower Research Resistance
Alternaria is becoming a major concern for Brassica growers
Alternaria leaf spot and head rot has become increasingly difficult to manage in Brassica vegetable crops grown in Canada. Brassica… Continue Reading Alternaria is becoming a major concern for Brassica growers
Fungicide Resistance in Sugarbeets
Sugarbeet growers in Kent County continue to struggle with potential resistance to group 3 fungicides in fields affected by Cercospora… Continue Reading Fungicide Resistance in Sugarbeets
New Crop Protection Hub Features
Earlier this growing season, new features were released on the Ontario Crop Protection Hub (Crop Hub). The goal of these… Continue Reading New Crop Protection Hub Features
Switch 62.5 Foliar Fungicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for Suppression of Alternaria leaf blight and powdery mildew on Brassica Vegetables in Canada
J. Mosiondz, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of an URMULE… Continue Reading Switch 62.5 Foliar Fungicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for Suppression of Alternaria leaf blight and powdery mildew on Brassica Vegetables in Canada
Cucurbit downy mildew identified in Norfolk County
Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed in Norfolk County. This is the first report in Ontario for 2024. Cucumber and… Continue Reading Cucurbit downy mildew identified in Norfolk County
SWITCH 62.5 WG Fungicide label temporarily expanded via Emergency Use Registration to help manage Alternaria Leaf Blight in Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, and Cauliflower in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador
J. MOSIONDZ, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of an Emergency… Continue Reading SWITCH 62.5 WG Fungicide label temporarily expanded via Emergency Use Registration to help manage Alternaria Leaf Blight in Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, and Cauliflower in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador
Managing Botrytis neck rot in garlic
Botrytis neck rot, caused by the fungus Botrytis porri, is an uncommon disease in Ontario, but some areas this year… Continue Reading Managing Botrytis neck rot in garlic
Anthracnose management in peppers
By: Katie Goldenhar & Amanda Tracey Anthracnose in Ontario field peppers has changed in some regions. Anthracnose has historically been… Continue Reading Anthracnose management in peppers