For the upcoming season, growers have access to another tool for suppression of spotted wing drosophila in a number of berry crops and stone fruits.
- Four new crops have been added to the Presidio fungicide label as the result of Pest Management R
- A new blueberry fertilizer is now available for Canadian growers. NutriAg has launched PGR (plant growth regulator) fertilizer SproutMax.
- BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada will relocate its head office from Mississauga, Ontario to Calgary, Alberta effective October 1, 2019. Horticultural staff will continue to work from eastern Canada.
- Grape growers have access to a new herbicide for vineyards across Canada. Chikara herbicide is available through Belchim Crop Protection.