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Dr. José Ramón Úrbez-Torres, plant pathologist, Agriculture and Agr-Food Canada, based at the Summerland Research and Development Centre, BC writes that new research is pointing to biocontrols for crown gall.
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.
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.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has bestowed its 2025 lifetime achievement award to Les Millard, vice-president sales of Fyffes North America,.
Harvest CROO, based in Tampa, Florida, has announced that automated harvest field trials have proven to be on par with human harvesting in a commercia…
The U.S. plans to withdraw from the tomato suspension agreement on July 14, 2025, imposing duties of nearly 21 per cent on Mexican tomato exports.
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…
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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…
Justine Hendricks, CEO, Farm Credit Canada, met up with Dr. Mary Ruth McDonald at the University of Guelph, to share stories about funding innovation…
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.
When Urban Cowboy columnist Owen Roberts surveyed ag journalists in four countries, he found that the movement towards more food sovereignty is not universal.
The marketplace is demanding that retailers pivot to new sources. As a supplier, you should confirm that the volumes, timing, package sizes and other factors are still right for the current environment.
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, Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association, looks forward to working with new Ontario ag minister Trevor Jones on key issues such as ag worker housing, protecting and promoting fruit & veg production; modernizing production.
Josh Mosiondz, minor use coordinator, OMAFRA, details the priorities for research for the Pest Management Centre’s 2025 agenda.
