Phytophthora capsici – the uninvited party guest
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Editor's Note 
 
It's disease season – check out our featured article on phytophthora capsici. Plus, see the latest crop updates from OMAFA for management tips to keep your fruit and veg crops flourishing amidst the hot and dry weather.
- Jill Filmer, editor
 
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Ontario fruit and vegetable updates 7/15

Another week with more hot, humid weather brings the latest fruit and vegetable crop updates from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA).


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ICYMI: A lingering pathogen

Once it shows up, Phytophthora capsici is there to stay. Showing up uninvited, it hangs around far too long. And if it happens to have too much to drink, the real trouble starts. An infestation can cause undeniable damage and the producers have a limited toolkit to respond, along with the negative backdrop of more extreme climate events. » Read More...
 
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The versatility of agriculture: Three takeaways from Candace Mitschke's IWCA interview

The word "tireless" could easily be used to describe the work that Candace Mitschke does as executive director of SaskFSA – and even she admits working on policy-related matters affecting agricultural drainage, water and land management can feel like a long and complicated process for seemingly simple changes. But Mitschke's lifelong passion for agriculture keeps her going. » Read More
 
 
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This volume addresses the challenges of the short shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Innovative packaging technologies are the most promising strategies for overcoming these limitations. This book provides a host of sustainable packaging solutions that deliver protection, branding, consumer attractiveness, and speed to market in a competitive retail environment.

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International Fruit Tree Association Summer Study Tour  

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