Crop Protection – Page 6

by Travis Cranmer July 3, 2020 0

Bioceres WP Biological Mycoinsecticide label expanded via Minor Use Program for management of whiteflies, aphids and thrips on additional greenhouse-grown crops in Canada

J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor… Continue Reading Bioceres WP Biological Mycoinsecticide label expanded via Minor Use Program for management of whiteflies, aphids and thrips on additional greenhouse-grown crops in Canada

by Dennis Van Dyk June 29, 2020 0

Diagnostics Resistance Resources Vegetables Weed Management

Suspect you have herbicide resistant weeds? Participate in a genetic testing sampling project.

Kristen Obeid, OMAFRA Weed Management Specialist – Horticulture Do you suspect that you have herbicide resistant weeds on your farm? … Continue Reading Suspect you have herbicide resistant weeds? Participate in a genetic testing sampling project.

foliar symptoms of downy mildew on a cucumber leaf

by Elaine Roddy June 23, 2020 0

Crop Protection Cucumber Cucurbits Disease Downy Mildew Fungicides

Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in the Great Lakes Region 22 Jun 2020

Downy mildew has been confirmed in a pickling cucumber crop in Berrien county, in Southwest Michigan. Cucumber downy mildew has NOT been identified in Ontario, but the risk is high. Growers are advised to use a downy mildew specific fungicide program, if this hasn’t been started. Continue Reading Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in the Great Lakes Region 22 Jun 2020

by Dennis Van Dyk June 17, 2020 0

Crop Protection Pest Management Resources Vegetables

Publication 838 Print Copy Now Available!

Publications 838 – Vegetable Crop Protection Guide is now available in print, just as spray season ramps up. Order your… Continue Reading Publication 838 Print Copy Now Available!

by Dennis Van Dyk June 17, 2020 0

Crop Protection Disease Pest Management Vegetables Weather

GLVPN Today: Predicting Pest Pressure

This week’s chat features Ontario’s own Cheryl Trueman with the University of Guelph along with Dan Egel from Purdue and… Continue Reading GLVPN Today: Predicting Pest Pressure

by Cassandra Russell June 15, 2020 0

Herbicides Pinned Podcast Weed Management

What’s Growing ON? – Episode 2

Episode 2: Spotted Wing Drosophila & Weed Control in Carrots In this episode, we are joined by Hannah Fraser, Entomologist… Continue Reading What’s Growing ON? – Episode 2

by Cassandra Russell June 1, 2020 0

Crop Protection Disease Fungicides Late Blight Pest Management Research Tomatoes Vegetables

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

by Dennis Van Dyk May 8, 2020 2

Herbicides Vegetables Weather Weed Management

What to Expect from Herbicides in Cold Weather

Kristen Obeid, OMAFRA Weed Management Specialist – Horticulture I’ve been getting a lot of questions on how well certain herbicides… Continue Reading What to Expect from Herbicides in Cold Weather

by Dennis Van Dyk April 14, 2020 0

Resistance Vegetables Weed Management

Waterhemp: A Spreading Invasive Weed in Ontario and Canada

Kristen Obeid1, Peter Sikkema2, Christian Willemse2, Nicole Langdon2, David Westerveld 2, Marie-Josée Simard3, Martin Laforest3, David Miville4 and Tammy Jones5… Continue Reading Waterhemp: A Spreading Invasive Weed in Ontario and Canada

Pull behind type field sprayer spraying pesticides in an onion field

by Dennis Van Dyk April 9, 2020 0

Crop Protection Pest Management Vegetables

Expiring Pesticide Certification Extension

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) is extending the pesticide certification of those who have certificates expiring this… Continue Reading Expiring Pesticide Certification Extension