Vegetables – ONvegetables

by Cassandra Russell April 7, 2020 0

We Are Still Here to Help

Dear Ontario Vegetable Growers, In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, and to respect physical distancing measures, all our vegetable specialists… Continue Reading We Are Still Here to Help

by Dennis Van Dyk April 6, 2020 0

Crop Protection Featured Pest Management Resources Vegetables

OMAFRA Crop Protection Guides Available

A number of OMAFRA publications have been updated and are now available for the 2020 growing season:

Figure 2: Self-propelled, front-mounted boom sprayer in asparagus fern

by andrewcwylie April 6, 2020 0

Asparagus Crop Protection Herbicides Pest Management Seasonal Topics Vegetables Weed Management

The Time is Now to Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicides in Asparagus

Kristen Obeid, OMAFRA, Weed Management Specialist – Horticulture Asparagus growers are lucky because they have a large number of herbicides… Continue Reading The Time is Now to Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicides in Asparagus

by Travis Cranmer March 13, 2020 0

Carrot Onions Vegetables

Postponed – 69th Annual Muck Vegetable Growers Conference

The 69th Annual Muck Vegetable Growers Conference has been postponed. For more details please visit: http://www.uoguelph.ca/muckcrop/muckconference.html

by Travis Cranmer March 9, 2020 0

Herbicides Leafy Vegetables Minor Use

Aim Herbicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for control of weeds on mint in Canada

J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor… Continue Reading Aim Herbicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for control of weeds on mint in Canada

by Travis Cranmer February 28, 2020 0

Alliums Crop Protection Herbicides Minor Use Transplants Weed Management

Frontier Max Herbicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for control of specific weeds on transplanted leeks in Canada

J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor… Continue Reading Frontier Max Herbicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for control of specific weeds on transplanted leeks in Canada

by Cassandra Russell February 26, 2020 0

Events Pest Management Tomatoes

Tomato Day on March 5th, 2020 in Chatham

The 44th annual Tomato Day is being held on Thursday March 5th, 2020 at the John D. Bradley Centre in Chatham, ON… Continue Reading Tomato Day on March 5th, 2020 in Chatham

by Travis Cranmer February 25, 2020 0

Insecticides Insects Minor Use Organic Peppers Tomatoes

XenTari WG Biological Insecticide label expanded via Minor Use Program for control of Tomato Leafminer on fruiting vegetables

J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of minor use… Continue Reading XenTari WG Biological Insecticide label expanded via Minor Use Program for control of Tomato Leafminer on fruiting vegetables

by Travis Cranmer February 21, 2020 1

Asparagus Brassica Vegetables Events Leafy Vegetables Post-Harvest Weed Management

Highlights from OFVC and GLEXPO

Events highlight what’s new in Horticulture The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference (OFVC) and Great Lakes Expo (GLEXPO) are held… Continue Reading Highlights from OFVC and GLEXPO

by Travis Cranmer February 13, 2020 0

Research Resources Vegetables

OFVC Sessions for Vegetable Growers

The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) is next week and there are over 30 different sessions with a total… Continue Reading OFVC Sessions for Vegetable Growers