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March 26, 2019
News 
 
GH Webinar

Show to focus on trade, tech and food waste

Only one week away, the 94th annual CPMA Convention and Trade Show will be talking technology, food waste reduction and the future of trade in fresh produce.


Canada Blooms reveals consumer interests

Families and attendees of all ages could be seen hovering over Ontario-grown ornamentals, mingling among landscape displays and giving new vegetable gardening tools a serious look.


Manitoba raises young farmer rebate

Manitoba is increasing the maximum eligible amount for the Young Farmer Rebate program from $150,000 to $200,000, effective April 1.
 
 
Featured News 
 
Flower

Biocontrol is the new norm

There have been big changes in the way Canadian growers are using biocontrol. Biocontrol use for insect and mite pests has increased from 69 per cent in 2014 to 92 per cent in 2018. 81 per cent of biocontrol users said that they have increased their spending on biocontrols for pest management. » Learn more
 
Vegetables

When vegetables go vegetative

Cold temperatures and low light have changed the growth direction of vegetables. Growers were expecting a compact and strong plant, but within a short span of a few days, plants were already touching the wire, internodes were unusually elongated, and weak sets of leaves developed, looking thin, misshapen and not fully expanded. » Learn more
 
Events 
 

California Spring Trials

March 23-27, 2019
Location: California
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Let’s Talk Disease: Disease Diagnostics

April 2, 2019
Location: Online Webinar
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CPMA Convention & Tradeshow

April 2-4, 2019
Location: Montréal, QC
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Let’s Talk Disease: Powdery mildew

April 9, 2019
Location: Online webinar
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