Brown marmorated stink bug updates
You can stay up-to-date on findings of the invasive brown marmorated stink bug in Ontario at OMAFRA’s Brown Marmorated Stink… Continue Reading Brown marmorated stink bug updates
Category: Resources
Lightning safety
From Environment Canada, “Each year lightning kills approximately 10 Canadians and injures approximately 100 to 150 others. So, how do… Continue Reading Lightning safety
Sweet potato production in Ontario
Interest in growing sweet potatoes in Ontario is increasing. This presentation (pdf) summarizes some of the major production requirements involved… Continue Reading Sweet potato production in Ontario
2014 Vegetable Crop Protection Guide now available
Updated October 6, 2014 with link to pdf. OMAF’s 2014-15 Vegetable Crop Protection Guide is now available. How to get… Continue Reading 2014 Vegetable Crop Protection Guide now available
Changes to pesticide Restricted Entry Interval (REI) rules
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has changed their definition for a Restricted Entry Interval (REI) for pesticide applications. The Ontario… Continue Reading Changes to pesticide Restricted Entry Interval (REI) rules
New Resource on Pesticide Drift
Check out a new resource explaining pesticide drift, how to prevent it, and what to do if you suspect it.… Continue Reading New Resource on Pesticide Drift
On Target – Herbicide Application Training Program
From the American Society of Agronomy: Webinar Series Description: With weed resistance and tough to control weeds continuing to challenge… Continue Reading On Target – Herbicide Application Training Program
Field tomato and pepper IPM/scout training workshop
The 2014 workshops are over, but you can browse the 2016 workshop offerings. Are you looking for a refresher on… Continue Reading Field tomato and pepper IPM/scout training workshop
Brown marmorated stink bug, where are you now?
Hannah Fraser, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, and Ministry of Rural Affairs, Tara Gariepy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and… Continue Reading Brown marmorated stink bug, where are you now?
Presentations available online from National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health
SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education) has made the presentations from the recent National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health… Continue Reading Presentations available online from National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health