Category: Specialty Root Vegetables

by Dennis Van Dyk August 6, 2015 0

Late Blight Specialty Root Vegetables Vegetables

The 2015 season: how is the potato crop doing?

Eugenia Banks, OMAFRA Growing potatoes is always a challenge for Ontario potato producers. Mother Nature dictates crop development from planting… Continue Reading The 2015 season: how is the potato crop doing?

by Dennis Van Dyk July 24, 2015 0

Insects Pest Management Specialty Root Vegetables

Hornworms in sweetpotatoes

by Dennis Van Dyk July 13, 2015 0

Disease Late Blight Pest Management Specialty Root Vegetables

First occurrence of potato late blight in Ontario in 2015

Eugenia Banks, Potato Specialist, OMAFRA On July 9, late blight was found in a potato field near Orangeville. This is… Continue Reading First occurrence of potato late blight in Ontario in 2015

by Dennis Van Dyk May 26, 2014 1

Resources Specialty Root Vegetables

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

by Dennis Van Dyk April 23, 2014 0

Pest Management Specialty Root Vegetables

Table beet and onion producers – please complete this short minor use pesticide survey

The University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus has been contracted by AAFC to conduct this survey and collect data on the use… Continue Reading Table beet and onion producers – please complete this short minor use pesticide survey

by Dennis Van Dyk June 4, 2013 0

Disease ONveg in The Grower Pest Management Post-Harvest Specialty Root Vegetables

Postharvest storage rots in Ontario sweet potatoes

Brian Collins, MSc Student, University of Guelph; Melanie Filotas, Specialty Crops IPM Specialist/OMAF and MRA From ONvegetables in The Grower, June 2013 Sweet… Continue Reading Postharvest storage rots in Ontario sweet potatoes

by Dennis Van Dyk April 10, 2013 0

Alliums Brassica Vegetables Cucurbits Events Leafy Vegetables Peppers Pest Management Specialty Root Vegetables Tomatoes Vegetables

IPM Scout Training Workshops for 2013

The 2013 workshops are over, but you can browse the 2016 workshop offerings.

by April 27, 2012 0

Leafy Vegetables Pest Management Specialty Root Vegetables

Root, Bulb and Leafy Vegetable IPM Scout Training Session

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 9:00 am to 2:00pm Room 507, 1 Stone Rd. W (Meet in the atrium in front… Continue Reading Root, Bulb and Leafy Vegetable IPM Scout Training Session

by March 31, 2012 0

Brassica Vegetables Insects Pest Management Specialty Root Vegetables

Assail 70 WP Insecticide For Control of Swede Midge on Rutabagas

J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a… Continue Reading Assail 70 WP Insecticide For Control of Swede Midge on Rutabagas

by January 13, 2012 0

Carrot Disease Nematodes Pest Management Soil & Water Specialty Root Vegetables

Minor Use Label Expansion Granted for Chloropicrin 100 Liquid Soil Fumigant and Pic Plus Fumigant for Control of Labeled Pests on Root and Tuber Vegetables in Canada

J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently approved a minor use label expansion… Continue Reading Minor Use Label Expansion Granted for Chloropicrin 100 Liquid Soil Fumigant and Pic Plus Fumigant for Control of Labeled Pests on Root and Tuber Vegetables in Canada