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SHARPEN AWARENESS OF HOW TO AVOID PESTICIDE RESISTANCE

Three horticulture specialists with Ontario’s ag ministry will be offering a lunch and learn series on pesticide resistance from January 25-28, 2021. They are entomologist Hannah Fraser, pathologist Katie Goldenhar and weed management specialist Kristen Obeid.
 
This series on pesticide resistance management is to give field growers with fruit, vegetable and specialty crops a holistic view on pesticide resistance. The experts will cover basics of pesticide resistance then dive deeper into insecticide, herbicide and fungicide resistance and management. Sessions will start each day at 12PM with a 30-minute presentation followed by question and answer period.
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First day of planting season

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It’s finally here — the first day of planting season! ????

After months of prep, maintenance, and waiting on the weather, we’re back in the field getting seeds in the ground. In this video, I take you along for day one of planting — running the tractor, checking conditions, and kicking off what’s always one of the busiest (and most exciting) times of the year.