Crop and Pest Updates

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Berry Bulletin
3. CropLine
4. Field Crop Reports
5. Maple Production Report
6. Nursery and Landscape Report
7. Sound Advice Radio Reports
8. Ginseng and Specialty Crop Report
9. Turfgrass Management Report
10. Vegetable Crop Update

Introduction

Various types of Crop and Pest Updates are available to keep you up to date with what is happening in your industry. These updates are available in a variety of formats as indicated by the following icons:

- Toll-free phone service (formerly known as Agriphone)

- Downloadable audio file

- Podcast

- Enhanced i-Tunes podcast

- Text Transcript

Some Crop Updates are not available in all formats. Available formats are indicated by the icon following the description.

Berry Bulletin -   

The Berry Bulletin is a message for berry growers, scouts and consultants, from the OMAFRA berry team. It provides updates on crop conditions, timely recommendations and answers to frequently asked questions about strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and other small fruit.

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CropLine -         

The CropLine is a bi-weekly, province-wide, toll-free, phone service on crop management tips, herbicide recommendations and pest alerts. The number to call is 1-888-449-0937. Leave a message for OMAFRA’s field crop specialists, and they'll do their best to address it on the next CropLine. If you'd rather listen to the CropLine on your computer or MP3 player, you can subscribe to our new CropLine Podcast or download MP3 files of the latest report.

Field Crop Reports -   

The Field Crop Reports give updates on crop development and production issues. They are issued regularly throughout the growing season, covering forages, cereals, corn, soybeans, canola, and edible beans.

Ginseng and Specialty Crop Report

(Ginseng, Sweet Potatoes, Herbs and Spices, and Other Specialty Crops)

The OMAFRA Ginseng and Specialty Crop Report provides information on crop production issues and events affecting specialty crop producers and associated industry in Ontario. These reports provide information on crop production; monitoring and management of insects, diseases and weeds; meetings and answers to frequently asked questions about specialty crops in Ontario. Several editions are published: Ginseng, Sweet potatoes, Herbs and Spices, and Other Specialty Crops (to include tobacco, hemp, sea buckthorn, elderberries and other crops with novel food or industrial applications). The Specialty Crop Report is issued 2 times per month during the growing season, or more frequently when there is timely information to deliver.

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Maple Production Report -        

The Maple Production Report is produced weekly, through the late winter and early spring. Maple producers can access the most recent report by calling 519-826-3414 or toll-free 1-888-290-4441.

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Nursery and Landscape Report -      

Check out the Nursery-Landscape Agriphone for timely recommendations on Integrated Pest Management of pests, diseases and weeds for outdoor ornamentals (trees, shrubs and perennials). This is an excellent Ontario resource for nursery growers, landscape professionals, arborists and gardeners. The Agriphone also contains updates on issues, meetings and other opportunities that relate to the production and maintenance of outdoor ornamentals.

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"Sound Advice" Radio Reports - Audio Crop Updates -     

Listen to the latest crop production news and information direct from OMAFRA crop specialists on "Sound Advice" - Audio Crop Updates. Listen to the report online, sign up for podcasts, or download web-quality files for your mp3 player or high-quality audio files for radio station programming. The reports are also available in text format.

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Turfgrass Management Report -       

The Turgrass Management Report is a weekly update on current turf pest problems affecting lawns, golf courses, sports field and sod. There is also information about relevent and timely cultural practices that should be performed. Information on coming events relevent to turf managers are also included.

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Vegetable Crop Updates -

When there are crop production issues and events affecting vegetable growers and the vegetable industry in Ontario, look for the OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Updates for information. Several editions are published: Cole Crops, Roots, Bulbs & Leafy Vegetable Edition; Sweet Corn, Beans & Pea Edition; Tomato & Pepper Edition; and others as required, such as the Vine Crop Edition.

The updates, put together by OMAFRA vegetable crop specialists, provide timely information on crop production, pest identification, pest control, pest monitoring, weather, changes to pesticide registrations, meetings, conferences, new publications of interest to the vegetable industry, and more. They are issued whenever there is information to deliver - averaging about once a week during the growing season and less often during the winter.

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