Fine-tuning runner control for better yields
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Editor's Note 
 
It's the start of the best time of the year – fresh local produce season! Asparagus is now available in Ontario, and many other local options aren't far behind. Learn about managing strawberry runners, FVGC's commitment to food security and more.
- Jill Filmer, editor
 
NEWS 
 

Ontario fruit and vegetable crop updates

May is here and the growing season is well underway for Ontario's fruit and vegetable crops. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness has released reports for crop updates, latest weather outlooks and pest updates.


FVGC urges new federal government to commit to food security

Following the latest federal election, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) has issued congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and pushes for food security to be at the forefront of the Liberal leader's next steps.


It's officially asparagus season in Ontario

It's officially spring in Ontario when asparagus is available in your local farmers' market. Asparagus is the first fresh local vegetable crop available for the Ontario growing season.


 
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Fine-tuning runner control for better yields

Strawberry runner formation has real implications for the management strategies of Northern strawberry cultivation. Understanding strawberry runner formation guides management decisions to maximize fruit production. » Read More...
 
 
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