The Canadian Vintners Association and its members recently expressed disappointment with the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling on Her Majesty the Queen v. Gerard Comeau.» Read more...
More than 150 delegates from all over Canada recently participated in over 30 standing committees for an update on activities and to discuss issues pertaining to labour, crop protection, industry standards and food safety, business risk management, and trade.» Read more...
It's springtime, and stone fruit orchards are starting to buzz with activity. Insect pest control with RIMON Insecticide can wait until later in the season, but you will want to get an early start on disease management. MAESTRO and ELEVATE Fungicides can help you manage Brown rot, Blossom blight and Peach scab, with the unique modes of action to fit well in a resistance management program. Learn more about the portfolio of products in stone fruit from Arysta LifeScience for your disease and insect control planning.
Efforts to develop sweet potatoes into a commercial crop for Manitoba farmers are showing good progress at two locations in the province. Both Dr. Sajjad Rao at Assiniboine Community College in Brandon and Tracy Shinners-Carnelley at Peak of the Market in Winnipeg are conducting research trials on the popular root vegetable and hoping it can have a place next to potato production.» Read more...