The shift to remote work and the migration from food service to food retail are driving trends for the 2021 season writes Retail Navigator columnist Peter Chapman.

If a grower has product with old label instructions for a use that has been removed by a re-evaluation decision which required label amendments, there will be 24 months following that decision before updated label directions must be used. Columnist Chris Duyvelshoff clarifies timelines for product use.

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the entire horticultural industry, but also strengthened relationships between the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association and the provincial government.

Charles Stevens, chair, crop protection section, OFVGA, discusses the restricted capacity at the Pest Management Centre to conduct toxicological trials needed to register crop protection products.

The Plant City, Florida grower of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries has expanded operations to Oxnard, California. The Frontera strawberry variety will be grown there.

Bill George Jr. is re-elected for a third one-year term as chair of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association at the 162nd annual general meeting – held virtually for the first time.

The Pigweed Species Identification Guide is now available thanks to the tireless work of Dave Bilyea.

NutriAg, a leader in plant nutrition and agricultural crop technology, is introducing SiliCalMax, a unique silicon and calcium foliar fertilizer for both fruit and vegetable crops.

The online course offers a classroom experience including real world examples and discussions with classmates.

Pigweed species identification guide