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Josh Mosiondz, Ontario’s minor use coordinator, details the key outcomes of the National Pest Management Priority Setting Workshop held in March 2025.
The PMRA has granted an emergency use registration to manage pepper anthracnose on field peppers in Ontario. The registration is effective June 2, 2025 until June 1, 2026. Note the registration has changed from a water-soluble pouch to the suspension concentrate.
The PMRA has granted an Emergency Use Registration to manage downy mildew on quinoa in Québec, Ontario and Saskatchewan. The EUR is effective June 2, 2025 until June 1, 2026.
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has approved an emergency use for Allegro 500F fungicide from June 2, 2025 to June 1, 2026 in certain provinces. It is not registered for greenhouse strawberries.
At the annual general meeting, held in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Patrice Marchand, Bret Erickson, and Gonzalo Aguilar Guizar were re-elected to the 12-member board of directors.
The four-time Olympic gold medalist, Hall of Fame inductee and philanthropist will be the inspirational speaker at the Grape Growers of Ontario Celebrity Luncheon on September 17.
A world-renowned scholar and leader, Dr. Rene Van Acker has been appointed the University of Guelph’s 10th president and vice-chancellor effective July 2, 2025.
Currently serving as director of stakeholder relations at the Prince Edward Island Potato Board, Krista Shaw will bring a deep understanding of organizational governance to her new role.
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BASF/Nunhems vegetable seed portfolio includes more than 10 spinach varieties resistant to downy mildew, caused by Peronospora effusa.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has published a study that shows Canada contributes $348.9 million of blueberry exports to fill seasonal gaps in t…
The total area planted in 2025 is forecasted at 912,000 acres, down from 930,000 acres in 2024.
The 138-year-old company, best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer.
Hon. Trevor Jones, Ontario’s agriculture, food and agribusiness minister, is gathering input from farmers prior to the federal-provincial-territorial…
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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…
Robotics solutions in different horticultural crops will be featured at two events – one in Bradford and another in Simcoe in July 2025.
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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 promotes the value of posting on the LinkedIn social media platform.
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, Ontario’s minor use coordinator, details the key outcomes of the National Pest Management Priority Setting Workshop held in March 2025.
