The UofG along with the Ontario Potato Board will be hosting the Potato Research Field Day on Wednesday August 16th at the Elora Research Station.
Come on out to view over 100 processing and table varieties where you can see the dug potatoes and foliage side by side. You can also hear about low glycemic impact potatoes from Dr. Reena Pinhero and an update on the CHC potato research cluster from Mary Kay Sonier of the PEI Potato Board. A free lunch will also be provided.
The flyer can be found HERE with more details, start time and directions.
The Ontario Potato Field Day on Thursday August 17 will be a good opportunity for growers, potato industry personnel and anyone interested in potatoes to see what is new in potato equipment, to have a look at new varieties and to exchange information. Potato growers and potato industry personnel from other provinces are welcome to attend.
As always, the Trade Show will feature new potato technology to enhance production practices.
For more information please contact Eugenia Banks (eugeniabanks@onpotato.ca, 519-766-8073)
Here is a quick reference guide for insecticides registered on potatoes in Ontario. Use it as a guide only, always refer back to the label. Remember to rotate insecticide groups for resistance management.
The module is a great educational tool with information for the common insect pests, diseases, viruses and disorders of potatoes in Ontario. For each pest or disease, summarized information can be found in the Beginner tab and more detailed information can be found under the Advanced tab. In the “often confused with” section of the entries you can view side-by-side photos of insects/disease/disorders that cause similar symptoms. You can also find more information on soil diagnostics, weed identification, herbicide injury, and links to additional resources.
The 2016 Ontario Potato Field Day will be held Thursday, August 18 at HJV Equipment, 5900 Simcoe Road 10, Alliston.
The event starts at 3 pm with What is New in Potato Equipment, a display of new varieties, and a trade show. All of this learning is followed by a barbeque (sponsored by Syngenta) at 5:30 pm.
