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: Evan Elford – New Crop Specialist | OMAF/MRA | ONspecialtycrops | September 26, 2014 As hop growers across the province finish harvest and post-harvest activities, autumn presents the time for a few final management practices in the hop yard ...

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 ...

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: 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 ...

By: Melanie Filotas – IPM Specialist | OMAF/MRA | ONspecialtycrops | April 1, 2014 The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of an URMULE registration for Pristine® Fungicide for suppression of downy mildew and control of powdery ...

By: Evan Elford – New Crop Specialist | OMAF/MRA | ONspecialtycrops | March 21, 2014 A summary of data collected from the Ontario hop trial was presented in the poster session at the 2014 Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC). ...

By Ray Spiteri | Niagara Falls Review | March 10, 2014 Photo courtesy of Mike Dibattista | Niagara Falls Review An architect and a one-time Canadian customs officer have joined together to develop the only craft-beer brewery in Fort Erie ...