CanAgPlus held its annual general meeting December 6, 2018, electing four directors to...
The Ontario Potato Board held its annual general meeting on December 5. It represents...
It’s not too early to mark 2019 calendars. Canada Agriculture Day is February 12....
Ontario’s ginseng crop earns a surprising $250 million in farmgate receipts. At this time of year, the sand-plains growers are receiving bids from Hong Kong buyers who are assessing volume and quality. One of those growers is Carl Atkinson, chair of the research committee of the Ontario Ginseng Growers’ Association. He’s looking forward to solving the soil health issue of replant disease that may temper the long-term future.
Ontario’s ginseng industry has a $250M farmgate value.
McCain Foods is committing $75 million for two Manitoba potato processing plants at Carberry and Portage la Prairie. It’s welcome news for a sector that’s had a record tough year in most parts of the country.
Valent, the manufacturers of Presidio fungicide have been granted a label expansion for control of downy mildew on field and greenhouse basil, and downy mildew of hops. The expansion also includes suppression of Phytophthora blight and pod rot and downy mildew on edible podded beans in Canada.
2018 has been a challenging year for potato growers in almost all Canadian provinces. Fall rain and cold temperatures prevented about 15,000 acres of crop from being harvested.
Does corn ear rot caused by Fusarium graminearum infect potatoes? The answer is yes. This rainy fall, the incidence of corn ear rot is high in some Ontario fields.
Do you know someone who's made an outstanding contribution to Ontario's fruit and vegetable sector? Last year, there was a double celebration with Harold Schooley and Craig Hunter. The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association would like to hear from you. Nomination deadline is Dec. 18, 2018.
The feds have announced up to $5 million for an 'automation cluster' led by the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. Research will focus on robotic harvesters for greenhouse cucumbers, wireless irrigation for flowers and vegetables, and sensors for soil and air moisture. Ag minister Lawrence MacAulay and fellow MPs were on hand for the announcement.
For the second time in a year, romaine lettuce is the target of a public health investigation as consumers in both the U.S. and Canada have been sickened by E.coli. Public health officials are conducting an exhaustive traceback through the entire growing, packing and distribution system focusing on California.
Fortunately for horticulture, Kristen Obeid is OMAFRA’s weed management specialist based in Harrow, Ontario. The Canadian Weed Science Society has honoured her with the 2018 Excellence in Weed Extension Award.
Valent, the manufacturers of Presidio fungicide have been granted a label expansion for control of downy mildew on field and greenhouse basil, and downy mildew of hops. The expansion also includes suppression of Phytophthora blight and pod rot and downy mildew on edible podded beans in Canada.
Minecto Pro is registered in potatoes for control of Colorado potato beetle, European corn borer, spider mite, potato psyllid and flea beetle. It’s also registered to control labelled pests in apples, pears and various vegetable crops.
Powdery mildew and botrytis are the targets of BASF’s new Serifel fungicide for grapes. Available for 2019, it can be used in conventional or organic production.
Adavelt is a novel fungicide in the Corteva Agriscience pipeline for disease control on a wide range of horticultural crops.
A tireless leader, Dr. Jim Brandle, CEO of Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, resigns effective November 9. He’s been in the role since the start-up in 2007.
This ‘fruitful’ research collaboration between Moyers Apple Products and Prof. Keith Warriner produced a method to inactivate pathogens on apples that was more effective and product-friendly than washing. Implementing the proactive measure also increased market share.
The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers has recognized the efforts of Ken Forth, chair of several labour committees and organizations, for his untiring work. He’s the 2018 recipient of the Industry Builder Award.
Quebec’s new agriculture minister, André Lamontagne is one of 26 cabinet ministers sworn in October 18 under a Coalition Avenir Quebec premier.
The feds have announced up to $5 million for an 'automation cluster' led by the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. Research will focus on robotic harvesters for greenhouse cucumbers, wireless irrigation for flowers and vegetables, and sensors for soil and air moisture. Ag minister Lawrence MacAulay and fellow MPs were on hand for the announcement.
Manage Resistance Now is a new online resource developed by CropLife Canada to help growers minimize the development of herbicide, fungicide and insecticide resistance on their farms.
Innovative Solutions Canada is a new federal program that invites small businesses to come up with an innovative product, service or solution for a specific challenge they face.
Vineland is developing promising new varieties of more flavourful on-the-vine tomatoes. Check out their story and video.
