Provincial government staff partnered with Nortera to survey soil nitrate levels in Ontario sweet corn fields the week of June 12, 2023.

Ontario grape growers will receive federal and provincial compensation after winter damage affected vines in early 2022. Depending on location, some vineyards experienced 50 per cent loss.

Ontario hazelnut growers are planning five farm tours across the province in July, August and September. And a first-ever Hazelnut Hoedown will be August 26 in Tillsonburg.

Ontario’s AgRobotics Working Group is inviting the horticultural industry to a field tour, July 5 in the Chatham-Kent area and to a field demonstration on July 12 in the Holland Marsh area.

Hydro One has announced its preferred route for the St. Clair Transmission Line, using 80 per cent of the route with existing transmission corridors. The line is expected to be in service in 2028.