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Manure applications in winter conditions

Protecting water sources from manure would be a lot easier if the weather would co-operate. For some farms, manure application will need to occur in winter conditions. » Read More...

Ontario Apple Growers elect new leadership

Brian Rideout of Blenheim steps into the chair’s role after serving as vice-chair since 2019; he's taking over for Cathy McKay. Chris Hedges of Vanessa is the new OAG vice-chair. » Read More...

Podcast: An appetite for information on Canadian ag

Farm and Food Care Ontario's Kelly Daynard talks about the latest edition of The Real Dirt on Farming and some of the stories she’s heard from farmers on speaking about agriculture. » Read More...

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Genetic blueprint of wild grapes could help breeding efforts

Wild North American grapes are less of a mystery after an international team of researchers led by UC Davis decoded and catalogued the genetic diversity of nine species of this valuable wine crop. The research uncovers critical traits that could accelerate grape breeding efforts, particularly in tackling challenges like climate change, saline environments and drought. » Read More...

ICYMI: Buzz building about new acaricide

Already challenged by climate change, habitat loss and neonicotinoid pesticides, honeybees face another existential threat – the varroa mite. These mites have pestered beehives for decades. But 30 years after first appearing in North America, the mites have evolved to evade some of the treatments, leaving them free to decimate honeybee populations. » Read More...

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Manure applications in winter conditions

Ontario Apple Growers elect new leadership

Podcast: An appetite for information on Canadian ag

Get double the protection with Double Nickel LC broad spectrum fungicide.

Genetic blueprint of wild grapes could help breeding efforts

ICYMI: Buzz building about new acaricide

Scotia Horticulture Congress

Guelph Organic Conference

Pacific Agriculture Show

Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention