Albert Tenuta
About Albert:
Albert Tenuta graduated from the University of Toronto in Plant Pathology and since 1991 has been Field Crop Plant Pathologist with OMAFA based at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus. In this position, Albert has provided leadership not only in Ontario but other provinces and the U.S. in coordinating and organizing field research tests, demonstrations, and development of practical disease management applications for the North American field crop industry including the Crop Protection Network, Corn and Soybean Disease Workers, the SCN Coalition and most recently the Tar Spot working group. Over his 33 years with OMAFA, Albert’s contribution to extension, communication and applied research has been recognized in not only Ontario but internationally.
About Albert's Presentation:
Battling corn diseases - The Ontario experience
Wednesday, December 3
3:30-4:20 and 4:30-5:20 p.m.
Marquette IV, V, VI, VII
Corn diseases have become an increasing challenge across Ontario, driven by changing weather patterns, tight rotations, and evolving pathogen pressures. From Gibberella ear rot and DON contamination to Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Tar Spot, and emerging foliar diseases, the Ontario experience provides valuable lessons in integrated management. Retailers and consultants are on the front-line helping growers identify problems early, understand local disease dynamics, and implement practical, economic solutions.
Research and field trials across the province continue to refine hybrid resistance ratings, fungicide timing, and the role of cultural practices like residue management and crop rotation. By combining science-based recommendations, local scouting, and grower education, Ontario’s approach demonstrates how collaboration across the value chain can protect yield, reduce toxin risk, and sustain profitability. Disease pressure isn’t going away, but together we’re taking the fight to the field.