Before any new tree fruit varieties can be accepted in Canada, they must pass virus...
A broad business coalition, including agriculture, counsels the Ontario government to...
The "Before the Plate" documentary released a video to celebrate Father's Day. The Grower also obtained behind the scenes photos captured at Godelie Farms that grow potatoes for Earthfresh.
Blogger Bridget Visser talks about her experience with the 2017 planting season.
Check out the Peterson Farm Bros most recent video is called - “Residue” a parody of “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran! The music video is about the importance of soil health. Watch it here.
To celebrate their 40th anniversary, Streef Produce shared a video on their Facebook page created by Mikayla Streef. With the permission of the family, The Grower was able to bring it to you here.
Two insecticides have recently been registered for emergency use on spotted wing drosophila (SWD) on berry crops (crop group 13-07) and stone fruits (crop group 12) in Ontario.
Loughton was recognized for his life-long dedication to horticulture research. He focused his time conducting research on alternative crops during the downturn of tobacco farming.
The story shines a light on new production practices that make year-round strawberries possible.
The European cherry fruit fly has warranted restrictions on cherry shipments outside Ontario.
With an election scheduled for June 7, 2018, Ontario’s Liberal government has proposed to raise the minimum wage by $3.60/hour in 18 months. If legislation is passed, it would be the steepest in history.
Hydro One has put in an application to the Ontario Energy Board asking for a rate increase.
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of an URMULE registration for Switch fungicide for control of anthracnose (leaf curl) on celery in Canada. Switch fungicide was already labeled for use on a number of crops in Canada for control of several diseases.
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of an URMULE registration for Confine Extra fungicide for suppression of bacterial leaf spot (Xanthomonos campestris pv vitians) in Canada. Confine Extra fungicide was already labeled for use on a number of crops in Canada for several different diseases.
The Grower provides an update on a notice of registration activity. Exirel received minor use label expansion (URMULE) registration for control of aphids and the suppression of thrips in strawberries and the control of black vine weevil, obscure root weevil, spotted wing drosophila and Japanese beetle in caneberries in Canada.
Two insecticides have recently been registered for emergency use on spotted wing drosophila (SWD) on berry crops (crop group 13-07) and stone fruits (crop group 12) in Ontario.
Saskatchewan Party leader and premier Brad Wall announced on social media that he plans to step down.
The Ontario Greenhouse Growers (OGVG) announced that Joe Sbrocchi will move into the general manager role, effective Sept. 18th, 2017. Sbrocchi is coming from Mastronardi Produce Ltd., located in Kingsville, Ont., where he has acted as vice president of business development and strategy since 2010.
As of August 1, Binkley Apples has been renamed Blue Mountain Fruit Company. The rebranding is part of the evolution of the Botden family’s business plan.
Glen Murray resigned his post as Ontario’s minister of the environment and climate change on July 31, leaving his successor to implement the transition to a low-carbon economy through the cap-and-trade program. The provincial Liberals have appointed Chris Ballard to the post, with the view that he can stickhandle the sensitive environment file until the June 2018 election. He leaves the ministry of housing for the challenging portfolio that includes everything from energy to water.
Before any new tree fruit varieties can be accepted in Canada, they must pass virus testing in a quarantine setting in Sidney, British Columbia. Thanks to new research funding, DNA technology may streamline the process from three years to six months.
Researchers at Simon Fraser University (SFU) and Kwantlen Polytechnic Un
The BASF Crop Protection division has signed an agreement to acquire Zed
Ecobain Gardens, the largest commercial vertical farm operation in Canad
