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It is expected that the remaining tobacco in fields will be harvested this month.  Some growers are still on their second pass, while many have started their third pass and some even the final pass.  Cured quality continues to be good for … Continue reading →

Harvest is underway on all farms with some growers still working on the first pass while others are on their second pass.  The quality of tobacco cured so far appears good.  There are no widespread problems being reported at this time.  Currently, … Continue reading →

Syngenta Canada has decided to end sales of Actigard 50WG in Canada after the 2015 growing season because of declining sales.  Actigard 50WG  is registered for the control of Blue Mold in tobacco and will be available to purchase until October, 2015.  After this date, the product … Continue reading →

Currently most crops are in the rapid growth stage.  Earlier planted fields are at or approaching the stretch–bud stage.  Topping has already begun on some farms. Aphids are starting to be seen in several fields.  Scouting of fields, particularly around … Continue reading →

On June 24th, 2015 a second state in the U.S. reported Blue Mold.  In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania active spores were found on tobacco in a plant bed and in a neighbouring field.  Blue Mold was first reported in Greeneville, Tennessee on … Continue reading →

Most crops are showing good progress at this time. The after effects of sandblasting on plants in open areas of fields from high winds at planting and early last week can be seen in some fields. The affected plants have … Continue reading →

Planting of the crop is mostly complete with the majority of it having been done in May.  Plant quality has been good going out into fields.  Rainfall this past weekend helped to alleviate dry soil conditions that had persisted over most of May. … Continue reading →

Most greenhouses appear to have good seed germination and seedling uniformity.  At the current time, seedlings between farms do vary in size depending on the type of production method being used and when seeding was started. In some of the … Continue reading →

Now that seeding of greenhouses is done for this year, there have been some inquiries as to storing leftover pelleted tobacco seed until next year.  Information about the storage of seed can be found in the Plant Breeding area of the … Continue reading →

Growers who plan to use a soil fumigant in 2015 should be aware that there are several new label requirements and they should read and understand the entire label before using the fumigant.  Some of the new label requirements for fumigants are indicated … Continue reading →