Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) are an increasing pest of greenhouse ornamentals, strawberries, vegetables, and even cannabis. Why is this, and what can growers do about it?
To learn more about this emerging pest, register for the latest GrowON webinar – a webinar series JUST for covered crops!
Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) are an increasing pest of greenhouse ornamentals, strawberries, vegetables, and even cannabis. Why is this, and what can growers do about it?
To learn more about this emerging pest, register for the latest GrowON webinar – a webinar series JUST for covered crops!
Every year, factors like increased cloud cover, rain, poor ventilation, and lack of accessible chemicals can leave growers struggling to control Botrytis cinerea (otherwise known as grey mould) in their crops. Our next GrowON webinar speaker has spent an entire PhD trying to bring you better solutions to an old problem: battling Botrytis.
Read on for more details on the speaker and how to register.
Continue reading “REMINDER TO REGISTER: Webinar on Battling Botrytis THIS THURSDAY”Every year, factors like increased cloud cover, rain, poor ventilation, and lack of accessible chemicals can leave growers struggling to control Botrytis cinerea (otherwise known as grey mould) in their crops. Our next GrowON webinar speaker has spent an entire PhD trying to bring you better solutions to an old problem: battling Botrytis.
Read on for more details on the speaker and how to register.
Continue reading “GrowON 2022 Webinar Series: Battling Botrytis in Covered Crops.”I am pleased to introduce Dr. Chevonne Carlow as the new Greenhouse Floriculture Specialist for OMAFRA. Chevonne takes over from Wayne Brown, who retired from the position in January.
Chevonne will be responsible for issues surrounding plant production and nutrition in floriculture.
Chevonne is currently putting the finishing touches on her PhD in Plant Molecular Biology at the University of Guelph. There, she gained experience with greenhouse and controlled environment settings, and developed skills in investigating issues of plant production. She also has a Master of Bioinformatics (Applied Plant Bioinformatics) from the University of Guelph. Chevonne’s experience and strong communication skills will make her a valuable asset to our industry.
Chevonne will begin with OMAFRA on November 30, working out of Vineland. Please drop by and introduce yourself (Rm 204, VRIC Admin. Building – a.k.a. “Wayne’s old office”).