Follings can be reached at 519-271-8180 or by email at joanna.follings@ontario.ca. of insect pests and/or associated diseases, Identification, detection and management of plant diseases for the Telephone: 519-738-1232 Cell: 519-546-1725 & Budgets, Analyzing and Managing Box 7000, 4890 Victoria Avenue North, Vineland Station L0R 2E0 While 89% of 2020 samples tested below 2 ppm, growers should still remain vigilant and understand management options in fields with higher DON concentrations. to know the last modified date for this page, please contact the webmaster 14, Issue #1 - March 2014, Volume production systems including energy, climate, water and fertilizer management, Collaborative research and demonstration projects, Production and marketing information for new, non-traditional, specialty 16, Issue #4 - November 2016, Volume She has a M.Sc. Development Branch Staff Directory - Livestock, Agriculture on these OMAF index pages: Recommended soil, fertility & crop nutrition resources: Irrigation - Water supply, timing, Monitoring Equipment, Ontario Horticultural amanda.tracey@ontario.ca E-mail: chevonne.dayboll@ontario.ca, Evan Elford 54865 Cell: 519-400-7124 E-mail: jim.chaput@ontario.ca, Jason Deveau The longer the sample sits around the greater potential for inaccurate results. Forage and Grazier Specialist, Lindsay person on production issues, Organize meetings and events to engage producers and industry participants Sub samples were collected and finely ground for DON analysis by quantitative ELISA analysis at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus mycotoxin lab. Systems for Fresh Ontario Fruits and Vegetables, Agricultural Business OMAFRA field crop specialists in collaboration with Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) and members of the Ontario Agri-Business Association (OABA) have completed the annual …

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You can find the dirt on soil, fertilizer recommendations, and more on these OMAFRA index pages: Cell: 613-301-0897 biological controls, Collaborate on research projects to address pest management priorities, Co-editor of Publication 371, Growing Greenhouse Vegetables, Identify opportunities for industrial uses of crops of bio-products E-mail: cora.loucks@ontario.ca, Vacant Andrew will join OMAFRA on February 4, 2020 and can be reached at 519-401-5890. Other mouldy samples with no ear damage were observed where weather and hybrid susceptibility were likely factors.

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Cassandra will join OMAFRA on February 10, 2020 and can be reached at 519-350-7134. & Alerts | Crop Management | Pest Ground Application, PMRA Ear feeding by pests, particularly western bean cutworm (WBC), corn earworm (CEW) or birds can open husks, damage kernels and present opportunities for greater ear mould infection and DON. University of Guelph N1G 2W1 & Products, Ontario Thanks to Grain Farmers of Ontario, DON mycotoxin working group, University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus mycotoxin lab and OMAFRA plant health fund for support of the survey as well as Ontario Agri Business Association (OABA) and its members for their interest and participation.

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E-mail: anne.verhallen@ontario.ca. E editor@thegrower.org, Carlie Melara, print + digital sales Joanna Follings is joining the Agriculture Development Branch as the Cereals Specialist, replacing Peter Johnson (who joined RealAg as resident agronomist).

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Sincere thanks to those who assist in co-ordination and collection of samples: Agris Co-operative, Anderson Agronomy Services, Belmont Farm Supply, Benjamins Agronomy Services, Campbellford Farm Supply, Clark Agri Service, FS Partners, Hoegy’s Farm Supply, Holmes Agro, Lakeside Grain & Feed, Lockie Farms Grain Elevator, MacEwen Agricentre, Maizex Seeds, Parrish and Heimbecker, P.T. For security purposes, please confirm you are not a robot! | Tools & Additional Resources |, | Managing the Crop | Soil, New Crop Development Specialist, Simcoe and markets, Provide agronomic advice related to crop diversification, Commercial ginseng, lavender and herb production, Nutraceutical and functional food potential for ginseng and medicinal E-mail: joanne.handley@ontario.ca, Denise Beaton As an entomologist, she has taken the reigns to successfully lead the Guelph Bug Day educational event to educate community members about insects. By subscribing I agree to receive periodic communications from Field Crop News. newsletters, conferences, workshops, tours and demonstration trials. 20, Issue #3 - September 2020, Volume 20, Issue #4 - November 2020, Volume IPM, Production, pest management and marketing of berry crops, Spotted wing drosophila monitoring and management, Management practices for day-neutral strawberries, Ontario Berry Grower Newsletter and Berry Bulletin, Edit Publication 360, Guide to Fruit Production, Crop production and integrated pest management for sweet corn, cucumbers, University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus, Agronomy Building

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resources: These index pages will get you to the information you need: Find information on harvest, cooling, storage, grading, inspection, OMAFRA cereals specialist Peter Johnson is retiring on Feb. 4, exactly 30 years after he was first hired. 16, Issue #3 - September 2016, Volume Pesticides in Ontario, Using Propane-Fired Conservation and Management, Green Energy PLEASE NOTE : We provide ONvegetables.com (Blog) free of charge and for information purposes only to individuals interested in commercial vegetable production. University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East N1G 2W1, Cell: 519-835-5794 20, Issue #2 - June 2020, Volume

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