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Crop protection columnist Christina Turi details key issues that the industry will be tackling in the upcoming year, including resolutions from the 2025 annual general meeting.
This EUR for Cimegra insecticide on broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cabbage (Chinese, napa), and cauliflower can be used only in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Québec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador from March 1st, 2025 until December 31st, 2025.
UAP’s Downforce AG fungicide with active ingredient fluazinam can be used against a broad array of diseases in apples.
The Lorox L herbicide label has been restored for control or suppression of labelled weeds in celery due to new supporting information from the registrant.
The 33-member board represents a wealth of industry talent from all stages of the supply chain.
Dr. Mike Pautler will be responsible for Vineland’s commercialization portfolio that ranges from tree fruit to vegetable seeds to robotic harvesters.
Denise Schmidt, formerly senior director of North American Canola Business and Industry Affairs at Cibus, brings a background of agronomy, marketing and business development to the role.
Alvin Keenan, Jody Mott, Susan Ranck and Scott Wright will serve a two-year term on CanAgPlus board of directors. It’s the not-for-profit corporation that owns and operates the CanadaGAP program.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching $242M in trade promotion programs, including fruits and vegetables. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is set…
Summerland Varieties Corporation reports another legal victory for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the patent holder of the Staccato cherry. The ‘Gl…
Taiwan will now accept fresh apples from Québec and the Atlantic provinces with no limits on shipments. Registration with Canadian Food Inspection Age…
Two Michigan State University professors estimate a net negative impact on the U.S. economy if tariffs proceed against Canada and Mexico on March 4.
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…
Justine Hendricks, CEO, Farm Credit Canada, met up with Dr. Mary Ruth McDonald at the University of Guelph, to share stories about funding innovation…
The Johnston family who operate Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery near Bala, Ontario has invested in a new packing line to improve quality of fresh…
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.…
Verdant Technologies’ post-harvest solution can be used on broccoli, tomatoes peaches and other fruits and vegetables.
Columnist Owen Roberts shines a light on Pete Hoekstra, the affable nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Canada. The Michigan politician has stood by the sovereignty of Canada.
As Canadian retailers put up more signage to signal Canadian-made products, it’s opportune for suppliers to see what added opportunities there may be for the coming growing season says columnist Peter Chapman.
In the U.S., the regulatory authority EPA is now facing significant additional workload following a flurry of litigation which found the agency was not correctly carrying out its responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act.
Shawn Brenn, chair of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association and Alison Robertson, executive director, share a report on activities in advance of the annual general meeting on February 18, 2025.
Josh Mosiondz, minor use coordinator, OMAFRA, details the priorities for research for the Pest Management Centre’s 2025 agenda.
