The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has agreed to restart the review process for the...
Federal science minister Kirsty Duncan has announced $2 million to develop disease...
Saskatchewan’s new agriculture minister, David Marit, hails from the southwestern...
The sweet cherry harvest in British Columbia is at risk. Not enough workers have arrived due to delays by Service Canada in processing seasonal agricultural workers from Mexico and the Caribbean. In Ontario, the situation is more about cost of labour. Fortunately for Lakelee Farms, Jordan Station, Ontario, Adolphus Joseph has arrived safely from Trinidad.
The Guide to Weed Control Hort Crops 2018 is now available in several formats, says Kristen Obeid, weed management specialist, OMAFRA.
The PMRA has announced the cancellation of mancozeb, a widely-used fungicide, for all horticultural crops except foliar use on potatoes. The phase-out will take three years.
The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association has hired Chris Duyvelshoff for the role of crop protection advisor, effective September 4.
A producer’s role is more than just growing. It’s also about selling what is grown. Preparing well for meetings with category managers can lead to more opportunities at the retail level, says Peter Chapman, retail marketer and consultant at SKUFoods.
The recent United Potato Growers’ Crop Transition Conference determined that out of the white, yellow, russet and red varieties, there will be an overabundance of old-crop red potatoes during the 12-week transition period.
June 18-24 is recognized as National Pollinator Week. Although there’s currently a large industry focus on the honeybee, there are many other pollinators that play an important role for vegetable crops, including the squash bee.
The International Potato Center (CIP) announced the “Imagine a World without Potatoes” campaign at the 10th World Potato Congress. A marketing specialist framed the campaign as follows: The problem is not that the potato fails to inspire, but that we take it for granted.
Farm Credit Canada has partnered with the Do More Agriculture Foundation to form a mental health support network for those coping with mental illness.
Lawrence MacAulay, federal agriculture minister, hosted Sonny Perdue, U.S. agriculture secretary on June 15, maintaining the dialogue on cross-border trade. The high-profile tour included a visit to Ray and Alvin Keenan, potato growers at Souris.
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has agreed to restart the review process for the commonly used fungicide mancozeb. However, the decision stands on metiram.
Late blight has been confirmed in a potato field near Alliston, Ontario, just days after the US23 strain was identified in Michigan state. Crop protection fungicides are recommended.
Delegate insecticide label has been expanded for suppression of new pests on stone fruit and tree nuts in Canada.
On August 1, BASF closed the acquisition of a range of businesses and assets from Bayer. Scott Hodgins, crops manager, horticulture BASF Canada, shares the highlights.
Saskatchewan’s new agriculture minister, David Marit, hails from the southwestern region of the prairie province. He has represented the riding of Wood River since 2016.
Fraser Hetherington joins Stokes Seeds as the new executive vice president to oversee marketing, product and supplier strategies out of the company’s office in Thorold, Ontario.
Ken Forth’s dedication and involvement in the Canadian fruit & vegetable industry and SAWP program has earned him a degree from University of Guelph.
Ernie Hardeman is Ontario’s new minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs under Ontario’s new premier, Doug Ford. This is Hardeman’s second foray into ministering agricultural affairs, which he previously managed under Mike Harris.
Hyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence are improving food safety. A Waterloo, Ontario-based company is in the forefront of these waste-reducing technologies.
Kate VanderZaag and her husband Peter have been experimenting with a drone on their 1,800 acres of owned and rented land near Alliston, Ontario. They share an insightful experience.
Leafy greens are tender to eat but tough to handle.
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.
