March 12, 2010
Minor Use Label Expansions: Dual Magnum/Dual Magnum II herbicides for non-bell peppers
PMRA recently announced the approval of Minor Use Label Expansions: Dual Magnum/Dual Magnum II herbicides for non-bell peppers in Canada.
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March 11, 2010
Lima Bean Settlement
Agreement was reached with Bonduelle Ontario Inc. on the 2010 crop of lima beans for processing at the rate of $428 per gross ton. The lima bean contract is now a no tare contract whereby the delivered weight is the payable weight.
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March 05, 2010
2010 Green Pea Settlement
Originally scheduled for arbitration, an agreement for green peas has now been reached. There are a number of changes to the Agreement.
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March 04, 2010
2010 Carrot Settlement
Agreement regarding the 2010 crop of carrots for processing was reached with Bonduelle Ontario Inc. and Campbell Company of Canada on March 3rd.
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March 03, 2010
OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Update - Tomato and Pepper Edition - March 3, 2010
OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Update - March 3, 2010 is now available.
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March 03, 2010
Permit to Take Water Workshop in Kingsville - March 29, 2010
This is a ½ day session starting at 10 am. OMAFRA’s Rebecca Shortt is the instructor. This event is put on in conjunction with the Essex County Federation of Agriculture. There is no fee to attend. Participants are asked to pre-register by calling OMAFRA’s Ag Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300. Details are as follows:
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March 02, 2010
2010 Tomato Negotiations
Agreement was reached for the 2010 crop of tomatoes with Sun-Brite Foods Inc. and CanGro Foods Inc. however Agreement was not reached with H.J. Heinz Company of Canada LP. Details are as follows:
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March 02, 2010
Permit to Take Water Workshop in Dresden - March 23, 2010
This is a ½ day session that is put on by OMAFRA in conjunction with the Kent Federation of Agriculture.
There is no fee to attend. Participants are requested to pre-register by calling OMAFRA’s Ag Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300.
Please refer to the attached file for the details.
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February 23, 2010
Sweet Corn Negotiations
Sweet corn negotiations concluded on Monday, February 22 without an Agreement.
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February 18, 2010
In Memoriam - Ken Epp
It is with a great deal of sadness that we announce that Ken Epp, newly elected Vice-Chairman of the OPVG was killed in a motor vehicle accident on February 16th.
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February 17, 2010
Banana Pepper Agreement
Agreement was reached today with Smucker Foods of Canada Co. and Strubs Food Corp. for 2010 Banana Peppers for Processing. The price for both hot and sweet banana peppers under Option A or B is $360/ton compared to $394/ton in 2009.
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February 17, 2010
Green Pea Negotiations
Green Pea negotiations concluded yesterday with Agreement on all issues except price. The grower final price offer is a net of tare offer whereby the grower would be paid on gross weight. The -17% offer of the growers accounts for both the removal of tare from the Agreement (5 year average tare is approximately 9%) and a further price deline of 8%. The processor final offer with no change in tare from previous Agreements is for a 12% price decrease. The arbitration will be held the last week
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February 05, 2010
OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Updates
The following 2009 Vegetable Crop Updates are available for viewing and/or printing.
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February 05, 2010
OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Update - Tomato & Pepper Edition - February 5, 2010
The February 5, 2010 edition of the OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Update is now available for ptinting/viewing.
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February 05, 2010
2010 Cabbage Settlement
Agreement was reached on 2010 cabbage at $98/ton bulk up from $94/ton in 2009.
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December 17, 2009
2010 Cucumber Settlement
Prices, terms and conditions of sale have been established for the 2010 cucumber crop.
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November 17, 2009
OMAFRA - Hort Matters
The latest edition of the OMAFRA - Hort Matters is now available.
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August 13, 2009
CleanFARMS Collection Program coming this fall
Farmers encouraged to drop off obsolete pesticides, animal health products and used sharps.
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July 13, 2009
Choose Tomato Products this Summer to Provide Added Protection from the Sun's Harmful Rays
Information sheets from the Tomato Products Wellness Council are now available.
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June 30, 2009
AGRIS-Co-operative Now Providing Site-Specific TOMcast for Tomato Growers
CHATHAM, ONTARIO, June 22, 2009 – AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is pleased to announce that Site-Specific TOMcast from Weather INnovations Incorporated is exclusively available at our Chatham, Cottam, Stoney Point, Leamington and Tupperville locations effective immediately.
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June 29, 2009
Downy Mildew Control Recommendations - Revised
The 2009 Downy Mildew Control Revised Recommendations are attached.
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June 11, 2009
New Weed Management Tools for Horticulture Producers
The following web-sites provide weed and herbicide related information.
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May 27, 2009
Notice of Minor Use Label Expansion - Tattoo C on Field Cucurbits
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion for TATTOO C FUNGICIDE for control of downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora cubensis) on field cucurbits, crop group 9 (which includes cucumbers, melons, squash, pumpkins and all other field cucurbits) in Canada.
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