Despite the pandemic, the produce supply chain held strong in 2020 with Canada receiving 49 per cent of American produce exports valued at $3.5 billion. The number is unchanged from 2019.

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency says that Canadian growers will be able to use clothianidin and thiamethoxam.

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has published its re-evaluation decision regarding the active ingredient linuron.

The Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association will combine on January 1, 2022. The new association will be led jointly by Cathy Burns and Tom Stenzel throughout 2022. After that, Burns will become the sole CEO.

Nufarm, in partnership with Valent Canada, has received registration for Excalia fungicide for the control of scab and powdery mildew in apples and suppression of rhizoctonia crown and root rot in sugar beets. 

 

Excalia, a group 7 SDHI fungicide with the active ingredient indiflin, delivers locally systemic and translaminar action for complete leaf tissue uptake and distribution across the entire leaf surface. 

 

Biobest Group NV and Ecoation Innovative Solutions Inc have signed a partnership agreement.

On the far side of yet another dark pandemic episode, farmers will welcome their slow-moving vehicles to be emblazoned with bumper stickers declaring: WE’VE BEEN VAXED!

ADAMA’s focus is working with smaller, more specialized markets to create value.

Phil Tregunno, chair of the Ontario Tender Fruit Growers, discusses how he overcame initial resistance by his seasonal agricultural workers to get vaccinated.

The Viva Fresh Expo held in Texas in late March provides some clues as to how in-person events will be executed in the future.