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After the Flood: Managing Waterlogging on Farms

Our thoughts are with the growers and communities affected by the recent flooding events caused by significant rainfall across Northern Niagara. These severe weather events have resulted in flooding of orchards, vineyards, nurseries, farm buildings, homes, and roads, creating substantial … Continue reading →

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Nursery Pest Update: May 22, 2026

Welcome to the first nursery pest update for 2026! Most regions of Southern Ontario are between the 50-100 GDD (base 10°C) range with full bloom of Syringa vulgaris. In more southern regions such as Harrow and the Niagara peninsula, GDD … Continue reading →

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Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: have you scouted for this pest yet?

Cassie Russell, Nursery and Landscape Specialist, OMAFA Hemlock woolly adelgid, Adelges tsugae, is a regulated invasive insect that poses a serious threat to eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) in Ontario. This pest is now established in parts of southern Ontario and … Continue reading →

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Nursery IPM Update: May 21, 2025

Welcome to the first nursery pest update for 2025! Most regions of Southern Ontario are between the 50-100 GDD (base 10°C) range with full bloom of Syringa vulgaris. In more southern regions such as Harrow and the Niagara peninsula, GDD … Continue reading →

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Nursery Grower IPM Seminars start NEXT WEEK!

Calling All Wholesale Nursery Growers! I will be conducting the 12th annual IPM in the Nursery seminars at 3 sites this year:

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