An Emergency Use Registration now allows Captan 480 SC fungicide for control of anthracnose on field peppers in Ontario only. This registration is in effect until June 1, 2029.
OMAFA specialists Erica Pate, Jason Lemay and Katie Goldenhar are seeking survey participants to learn more about fungicide resistance in blueberry anthracnose.
As of June 30, growers can use drones to apply pesticides already approved for conventional and aerial application. Users must obtain a drone pilot certificate from Transport Canada.
The label expansion also includes up to three applications per year in potatoes for longer broad-spectrum control against key diseases.
Kacy Perry is the new country division head for Bayer Crop Science Canada. She brings a long career in the U.S. row-crop market.
