August 20, 2015
by CTRF
Comments Off on Sales of Actigard to End in Canada
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
July 21, 2015
by CTRF
Comments Off on Crop Approaching Topping Stage
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
June 25, 2015
by CTRF
Comments Off on Blue Mold Update
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
June 18, 2015
by CTRF
Comments Off on Crop Progress
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
June 3, 2015
by CTRF
Comments Off on Progress of Planting and Problems to Date
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
April 28, 2015
by CTRF
Comments Off on Progress of Seedlings in Greenhouses
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
April 14, 2015
by CTRF
Comments Off on Storing Pelleted Tobacco Seed
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
March 23, 2015
by CTRF
Comments Off on New Label Requirements for Soil Fumigants
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
March 16, 2015
by CTRF
Comments Off on Soil Fumigant Added
The Tobacco Review and Evaluation Committee (TREC) has found Pic Plus Fumigant to be acceptable to use for flue-cured tobacco production. Pic Plus Fumigant is a registered product that is labelled for tobacco. Read and understand the entire label before using this … Continue reading
March 16, 2015
by CTRF
Comments Off on TREC Approved Products
The Flue-Cured Tobacco Crop Protection Guide, Publication 843 contains recommendations on registered pest control products for flue-cured tobacco in Ontario. In the publication’s tables that list the control products, there is a column that identifies whether a product is “TREC Approved”. … Continue reading