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Because the company has launched five new products since 2024, it’s investing in new sales positions to help manage its growing customer network and robust pipeline of product introductions.
This systemic fungicide, the gold standard for downy mildew control in grapes, is limited to one use per season, either pre-bloom or post-bloom.
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has approved several minor use label expansion registrations in response to a proposal from the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has expanded the label for Vayantis seed treatment for the control of seed rot and pre-emergence damping-off caused by Pythium spp. on a wide range of crops, including ginseng.
The Prince Edward Island MP will be tasked with a wide-ranging and diverse file with several sectors challenged by not only climate change and rising costs of production but also trade wars.
Summerland orchardist Adrian Arts becomes executive director of the British Columbia Fruit Growers’ Association on May 22.
Tom Hughes, president, aligns teams and operations after the recent acquisition of Mountain King. The company provides conventional and organic potato varieties ideal for frying, baking, mashing, boiling, and roasting.
The new chair of the board is Janelle Cardiff. Joining her is Nicki Scott, nominated by the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association and Ontario Potato Board. She becomes second vice-chair.
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About 1,500 acres of potatoes will be needed as feedstock for the new chip factory.
The World Potato Congress will spotlight the importance of potatoes as a vital food crop and its potential to drive inclusive economic growth, particu…
The Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program, first announced in December 2024, has increased its funds to American growers from $2 billion to…
The downward planting trend is reflected across other key potato-producing states reflecting significant contract cuts by potato processors.
About 65 per cent of Ontario’s asparagus is exported to the U.S. Despite initial trade worries, growers have been working hard to keep up with…
After a frost event in 2024, Brian Rideout and his son Sam are checking on the viability of apple blossoms at Manitree Fruit Farms, Blenheim, Ontario…
The official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario with Detroit Michigan is but months away in fall 2025. Yet…
When Alison Davie became chair of Potato Growers of Alberta in November 2023, she never dreamed that the growing sector would be threatened with 25…
Robotics solutions in different horticultural crops will be featured at two events – one in Bradford and another in Simcoe in July 2025.
Haggerty AgRobotics is bringing game-changing technology to Canadian agriculture with a 70 HP electric tractor. Autonomous operation is optional.
A leader in precision irrigation technologies, Valley Irrigation will be consolidating its four legacy systems: AgSense, Valley 365, Precision King…
The biotech company is publishing strong spray trial results for its Clonostachys rosea CR-7 (CR-7) biofungicide when used on a blueberry crop.…
As Owen Roberts explains, reform of the H-2A visa program is at the top of the advocacy agenda for the International Fresh Produce Association.
Retail Navigator columnist Peter Chapman advises that sending photos and videos to retail category managers is the next best thing to a farm visit.
Crop protection columnist Chris Duyvelshoff updates the status of PMRA regulations on drone applications. The pieces are falling in place to finalize approval in Canada.
Shawn Brenn, chair, OFVGA shares the communication efforts of the association.
Josh Mosiondz, minor use coordinator, OMAFRA, details the priorities for research for the Pest Management Centre’s 2025 agenda.
