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NEW!
Pest Management Research Conference
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8/26/2010
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The 2010, 9th Annual, Flowers Canada Pest Management Research Conference will be held August 26th and 27th at the Sheraton Fallsview, Niagara Falls, Ontario. All members of Flowers Canada Growers are invited to register to attend.
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Annual Flowers Canada (Ontario) - Cecil Delworth Golf Tournament
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7/21/2010
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Date: Wednesday July 21, 2010 11 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Location: Niagara Parks Whirlpool Golf Course, Niagara Falls, ON
View details and registration forms on the Ontario Events Page.
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Advanced Payment Program Now Available
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6/25/2010
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Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc., on behalf of Flowers Canada Growers, is very pleased to announce the continued agreement with the Farm Finance Division of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for Ontario floriculture producers to access the Advance Payment Program (APP). AG Canada has now approved the rates and product groups for the second six month period ( June to November 30, 2010) for the Advance Payment Program. The application forms will be posted on their website (www.accfarmersfinancial.ca)
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FCG Announces New Executive Director March 2010
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3/8/2010
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It is with mixed thoughts and emotions that Andrew Kuyvenhoven, President of the Flowers Canada Growers Board of Directors, wishes to announce to the membership a change in the Executive Director of your industry association. Dr. Irwin Smith who has tirelessly served the association since February 1999 will be retiring mid-April.
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Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Funding Available
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1/15/2010
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A new round of EFP funding is starting on January 15th, 2010. Growers can contact their local EFP representative for more application instructions. Full details can be viewed on the Ontario page
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Ethrel/Florel (ethephon) approved for use on greenhouse potted ornamentals
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7/15/2010
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Ethrel/Florel was approved for registration on Greenhouse Potted Ornamentals.
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Fertilizer Disposal Fee Exemption Granted for Agricultural Uses
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6/11/2010
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Ontario agricultural producers have been granted an exemption from a proposed disposal fee on fertilizers sold in containers less than 30kg or L.
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Pristine Now Registered for Greenhouse Ornamental Use on Powdery Mildew
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4/22/2010
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Today the PMRA approved the label expansion of Pristine (boscalid & pyraclostrobin) to include Powdery Mildew in greenhosues.
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The 2010 Pest Management Center Priority Setting Meeting Update
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3/26/2010
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The 2010 Pest Management Center Priority Setting Meeting was a huge success for Flower growers in Canada. We effectively won 3 new greenhouse priorities, 1 outdoor ornamental priority and are preparing to work with PMC & IR-4 to solve another longstanding pest problem.
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Grower Input on Pest Management Practices Requested
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3/18/2010
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Flowers Canada Growers is conducting a survey, with the assistance of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Pest Management Centre, to provide a snapshot of current pest management practices in the commercial floriculture industry and to develop a comprehensive national strategy to reduce the risks to human health and th environment from traditinal pesticides. The Federal Risk Reduction Program aims to enhance the environmental stewardship of producers and make it easier for them to compete in domestic and internatinal markets with safer floriculture products.
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Previcur (propamocarb HCL) label expanded
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2/26/2010
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Previcur (propamocarb HCL) now has an expanded label to include Pythium and Phytophthora use in out door and greenhouse ornamentals.
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Reports from International Markets Bureau of AAFC
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2/22/2010
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The reports on the following page were distributed by the International Markets Bureau of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
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Dimilin 25% WP Approved for Import Under GROU
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2/19/2010
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The product Dimilin 25% WP (diflubenzuron) has recently been approved for grower import from the USA under the Grower Own Use (GROU) import program.
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B-Nine (daminozide) Approved for Import under GROU
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2/8/2010
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The product B-Nine (daminozide) has recently been approved for grower import from the USA under the Grower Own Use (GROU) import program.
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