Ontario Hop Growers' Association The OHGA is a not-for-profit association of hop growers, families and enthusiasts who are interested in supporting the growth of the hop industry in Ontario.

By: Melanie Filotas – IPM Specialist | OMAF/MRA | ONspecialtycrops | June 2014 Over the last week we’ve had a number of reports of hops downy mildew throughout Ontario.  While many growers have successfully identified symptoms while training, others have asked ...

By: Melanie Filotas – IPM Specialist | OMAF/MRA | ONspecialtycrops | June 2014 With the onset of downy mildew in Ontario hops over the last few weeks, there have been lots of questions about how to manage this disease. While there is a lot ...

By: Evan Elford – New Crop Specialist | OMAF/MRA | ONspecialtycrops | June 23, 2014 Hop fertility applications should be ending within the next two weeks now that we are past the summer solstice (June 21). Keep an eye on ...

By: Evan Elford – New Crop Specialist | OMAF/MRA | ONspecialtycrops | May 14, 2014 At this point in the season, many hop growers are quickly finishing up stringing their yards and beginning the training and pruning process.  Depending on size ...

By: Melanie Filotas – IPM Specialist | OMAF/MRA | ONspecialtycrops | May 15,2014 Back by popular demand is a list of pest control products registered for use on commercial hops in Ontario, updated for 2014. This list indicates all products (conventional or organic) currently ...

Ontario breweries and wineries are getting on board with the organic movement. Projects like the 100-Mile Lager and Ale are bringing attention to the industry’s efforts towards sustainability. By: Dan Beare | April 28, 2014 | In Food and Culture | ...

By: Mom’nHops | April 5, 2014 Toronto, ON – The Canadian Amateur Brewers Association (CABA) this week announced details for the 2014 Great Canadian Homebrew Competition, returning for the first time since 2011. The competition is open to any beer brewed in ...

By: MomnHops | April 4, 2014 Toronto, ON – Winners in the 2014 Ontario Brewing Awards were announced last evening, Thursday, April 3 2014, at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto over 31 categories with entries from 45 Ontario breweries. North American ...

By: Evan Elford – New Crop Specialist | OMAF/MRA | April 4, 2014 The second annual Great Ontario-Hopped Craft Beer Competition took place on February 19, 2014 at the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Eight teams of commercial ...

By: Evan Elford – New Crop Specialist | OMAF/MRA | ONspecialtycrops | April 3, 2014 As the temperatures  rise and the snow continues to melt, it’s time to start walking the hop yard and keeping an eye on plant growth ...