Understanding °Brix and vegetable quality
The Vegetable Production Systems Laboratory at Ohio State University has recently released an excellent series of fact sheets on °Brix and… Continue Reading Understanding °Brix and vegetable quality
Tag: Sweet Corn
Be Prepared for High Corn Earworm Activity
Corn earworm activity typically peaks in late-August to early-September. As the remnants of tropical storms and hurricanes make their way North, they… Continue Reading Be Prepared for High Corn Earworm Activity
Western Bean Cutworm in Sweet Corn and Snap Beans
Increasing trap counts over the past several weeks indicate that the Western Bean Cutworm (WBCW) adults are nearing peak flight.… Continue Reading Western Bean Cutworm in Sweet Corn and Snap Beans
East-Central Ontario Sweet Corn Twilight Meeting
Monday July 9th, 6:30pm Pingles Farm Market 1805 Taunton Road East, Hampton, ON Topics Include: Corn Earworm, European Corn Borer, Armyworm, New Application… Continue Reading East-Central Ontario Sweet Corn Twilight Meeting
Cutworm Activity in Sweet Corn and Tomatoes
By Elaine Roddy and Janice LeBoeuf, Vegetable Crop Specialists, OMAFRA We have had reports of cutworm activity in both sweet… Continue Reading Cutworm Activity in Sweet Corn and Tomatoes
Sweet Corn, Bean and Pea IPM Scout Training Session
Sweet Corn, Bean and Pea IPM Scout Training Session Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 10:00 am to 3:30pm Woodstock OMAFRA Boardroom… Continue Reading Sweet Corn, Bean and Pea IPM Scout Training Session
Is Stewart’s Wilt a Game Changer for 2012?
Mild winter conditions could be a game changer when selecting varieties and seed treatments for sweet corn crops this year. … Continue Reading Is Stewart’s Wilt a Game Changer for 2012?
Rimon 10EC Insecticide Now Registered Corn Earworm Control in Sweet Corn
By Jim Chaput, OMAFRA Minor Use Co-ordinator The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor… Continue Reading Rimon 10EC Insecticide Now Registered Corn Earworm Control in Sweet Corn
Corn Earworm
Corn earworm is one of the most challenging pests of sweet corn. The moths are carried on trade winds from… Continue Reading Corn Earworm
Time to Scout for European Corn Borer
First generation corn borer adults are active in Southwestern Ontario. Scout all fields regularly for signs of activity. Look for… Continue Reading Time to Scout for European Corn Borer