Mancozeb, a foundational fungicide in many programs, will continue to be allowed for...
A letter to a local mayor of Haldimand-Norfolk paves the way for upcoming talks about...
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association is pivoting to Fresh Week 2021: Industry...
Rapidly rising imports of blueberries from Chile, Peru and Mexico have raised the ire of American growers. On September 29, the United States Trade Representative triggered an investigation that will target all source countries for cultivated and wild blueberries. Canada is on the list.
The Cool Climate Oenology Viticulture Institute is postponing the popular Triggs Lecture Series in Ontario and British Columbia until August, 2022.
: By the end of 2021, Canada will ban the use of plastic straws, stir sticks, carry-out bags, cutlery, dishes, takeout containers and six-pack rings for cans and bottles.
Wholesalers welcome the Ontario government’s proposed changes to the Ontario Food Terminal Act. If enacted into law, one positive change would be an increase in the size of the board from seven to 13 members.
Mastronardi Produce is expanding its greenhouse-grown strawberry line with three new offerings: the dreamberry, pearberry and lolliberry.
Mastronardi Produce’s introduction of Yowzers! red chili peppers, adds spark to a unique category. They join Shazam! shishito peppers and Kaboom! black jalapenos.
The federal government has announced that the Emergency On-Farm Support Fund is accepting applications in some provinces. The money is for infrastructure and supports to protect health and safety of farm workers.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced more stringent rules for Canadian importers of romaine lettuce from the United States. Effective October 7, importers must prove that romaine does not originate from specific counties in California’s Salinas Valley or provide laboratory certification that the lettuce has below-detectable levels of E. coli.
Green Table Foods, based in Guelph, Ontario, is the winner of an Excellence in Agriculture Award in the processor category. The announcement is part of the recognition of Ontario’s ag food complex during Ontario Agriculture Week.
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is encouraged about the $2 billion pledged to the Infrastructure Bank to extend rural broadband and irrigation projects across the country.
The Zampro fungicide label has been expanded for management of downy mildew diseases on spinach and blackberries.
Mancozeb, a foundational fungicide in many programs, will continue to be allowed for disease control in crops such as potatoes and apples. However some cancellations are in store for other crops. Be careful to read the details.
Mancozeb, a foundational fungicide in many programs, will continue to be allowed for disease control in crops such as potatoes and apples. However some cancellations are in store for other crops. Be careful to read the details.
UPL AgroSolutions is launching a new liquid formulation in its herbicide that is registered for potatoes and tomatoes. Tricor increases the control of several pigweed species and other weeds.
Five individuals have been honoured by the Ontario Produce Marketing Association at its first-ever virtual awards. These leaders rose to the challenge of keeping fresh fruits and vegetables available to Ontario consumers.
Just for fun, The Grower invited apple growers across the country to submit photos and measurements of the biggest Honeycrisp apple. Van Ymeren Orchards, Alymer, Ontario wins the contest with an apple measuring 4.9175 inches.
Taylor Selig has been appointed to continue AgScape’s mission of reaching Ontario’s two million students about agriculture and the potential of agri-careers. He’s been with the organization for six years as development manager.
Alistair MacGregor, Member of Parliament for Cowichan–Malahat–Langford and NDP Critic for Agriculture and Agri-Food is featured on the latest podcast of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association. He’s also the 2020 Produce Champion.
Ecoation is partnering with Kinova, a Canadian-based global leader in professional robotics. It’s a step forward in identifying pests and diseases in greenhouses.
Two scientists – one in Germany, one in the United States – are winning global accolades for their development of a method of genome editing. They are Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna.
Recycled and recyclable, this thermoformed cardboard food tray features a water-based coating that protects from moisture.
Headquartered in Kingsville, Ontario, Red Sun Farms has installed state-of-the-art lighting to grow year-round.
