The CTRF is committed to supplying growers with information for the 2026 growing season. If you need assistance with identification of a greenhouse issue or general information related to tobacco production, please contact the CTRF. Please read through this crop news update to become familiar with common diseases and control methods that you may encounter […]
The Canadian Tobacco Research Foundation (CTRF) is seeking a technical expert to contribute to all aspects of an established applied and basic research program focused on flue-cured tobacco production in Southwestern Ontario. This is a full-time position supporting both applied and basic research activities. Please follow this link for the job description and more information […]
The Canadian Tobacco Research Foundation (CTRF) is dedicated to supporting growers throughout the 2025 growing season by providing timely and reliable information. If you need assistance with identifying field issues or have questions related to tobacco production, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We encourage you to review this crop news update to stay informed […]
As we are starting another tobacco season, it’s crucial to keep an eye on weeds that can weaken tobacco crops. Throughout the growing season, weeds can exert substantial effects on crop growth, yield, and quality through various mechanisms. Weeds compete with crops for crucial resources such as water, nutrients, and sunlight, ultimately diminishing crop vigor […]
The CTRF is committed to supplying growers with information for the 2025 growing season. If you need assistance with identification of a greenhouse issue or general information related to tobacco production, please contact the CTRF. Please read through this crop news update to become familiar with pests, disorders and management methods that you may encounter […]
We’ve updated our bulletins covering tobacco pests and disorders in the greenhouse, field, as well as during harvesting and curing. All bulletins are now organized and accessible under the Plant Protection link. Visit the link to explore the latest resources and information to support your tobacco crop management. Post prepared and sent by Canadian Tobacco […]
Environmental spots (Weather Fleck) As the 2024 tobacco season advances into July, the overall crop remains robust in most locations. Recently, we experienced cases of weather fleck occurrence. Weather fleck, a leaf disorder in flue-cured tobacco, is caused by air Pollutants, primarily ozone (O3), a secondary pollutant in the atmosphere. Ozone damages leaf tissue, resulting […]
The CTRF is committed to supplying growers with information for the 2024 growing season. If you need assistance with identification of a greenhouse issue or general information related to tobacco production, please contact the CTRF. Please read through this crop news update to become familiar with pests, disorders and management methods that you may encounter […]
The CTRF is holding an “Open House” on Thursday, December 14, 2023, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Please stop by and look at the cured leaf samples of registered and promising varieties that will be on display. Handouts on the performance of the registered varieties will be available. The CTRF’s plant […]
To provide an update on the CTRF activities for 2023, the Plant Breeding, and Plant Protection programs have prepared research updates which can be found in the research portion of the CTRF website. By following the links, you can take a look at some of the research that the CTRF is conducting and some of […]