Category Archives: Hops Production

Understanding the Value of Fertilizers and Supplements for Specialty Crops

Posted on June 18, 2020 by

Growers of all crops are bombarded with advertisements and salespeople selling a wide range of fertilizers and supplements. For specialty crop growers there is added uncertainty given the limited research specific to these crops on all aspects of fertilization. As … Continue reading →

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Ontario Hoppenings Lunch and Learn – Monday June 29 at Noon

Posted on June 18, 2020 by

Ontario Hoppenings – OMAFRA Monthly Hop Update and Discussion Monday, June 29, noon – 1 pm Join OMAFRA specialists Evan Elford and Melanie Filotas on Tuesday May 26 at noon for an online Zoom discussion about Ontario hops. Evan and … Continue reading →

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Reminder – Ontario Hoppenings Lunch and Learn tomorrow

Posted on May 25, 2020 by

Just a reminder for those interested in joining tomorrow’s monthly Ontario hop online update and discussion that you must register in order to attend.  Registration details are below. Ontario Hoppenings – OMAFRA Monthly Hop Update and Discussion Tuesday, May 26, … Continue reading →

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Ontario Hoppenings Lunch and Learn – Tuesday May 26 at Noon

Posted on May 14, 2020 by

Ontario Hoppenings – OMAFRA Monthly Hop Update and Discussion Tuesday, May 26, noon – 1 pm Join OMAFRA specialists Evan Elford and Melanie Filotas on Tuesday May 26 at noon for an online Zoom discussion about Ontario hops. Evan and … Continue reading →

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Specialty Crop Frost/Freeze Protection Update

Posted on May 8, 2020 by

Weather forecasts from several different sources are in agreement with lows for tonight and again early next week reaching -3 to -4oC. Current indications suggest that the cold tonight will be accompanied by a breeze of around 10 km/hr. As … Continue reading →

Posted in All Specialty Crops, Ginseng, Ginseng Production, Haskap, Herbs, Hops, Hops Production, Lavender, Other Specialty Fruit and Nuts, Specialty Fruit and Nuts, Specialty Vegetables, Tree Nuts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hop Rates for 2020-2021 Advanced Payments Program and Other Programs Available for Ontario Hop Growers

Posted on April 29, 2020 by

Advanced Payments Program Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Advanced Payment Program (AAP), delivered by the Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC) in Ontario, has released the list of rates for storage crops (including hops) for the 2020-2021 growing season. The available advance rate … Continue reading →

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