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: Pest Management
VCR – Vegetable Crop Report – August 22nd 2025
The VCR (vegetable crop report) is a weekly update which includes crop updates, weather and growing degree summaries for various vegetable growing regions across Ontario. Continue Reading VCR – Vegetable Crop Report – August 22nd 2025
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
VCR – Vegetable Crop Report – August 15th, 2025
The VCR (vegetable crop report) is a weekly update which includes crop updates, weather and growing degree summaries for various vegetable growing regions across Ontario. Continue Reading VCR – Vegetable Crop Report – August 15th, 2025
Late Blight Identified on Tomatoes – August 8
Late blight has been found in tomatoes in Middlesex County. The identified area was small, but the risk of late… Continue Reading Late Blight Identified on Tomatoes – August 8
VCR – Vegetable Crop Report – August 8th, 2025
The VCR (vegetable crop report) is a weekly update which includes crop updates, weather and growing degree summaries for various vegetable growing regions across Ontario. Continue Reading VCR – Vegetable Crop Report – August 8th, 2025
VCR – Vegetable Crop Report – July 31st, 2025
The VCR (vegetable crop report) is a weekly update which includes crop updates, weather and growing degree summaries for various vegetable growing regions across Ontario. Continue Reading VCR – Vegetable Crop Report – July 31st, 2025
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
VCR – Vegetable Crop Report – July 24, 2025
The VCR (vegetable crop report) is a weekly update which includes crop updates, weather and growing degree summaries for various vegetable growing regions across Ontario. Continue Reading VCR – Vegetable Crop Report – July 24, 2025