Looking for a Silver Bullet for Silver Scurf
Silver scurf is a major concern for potato growers in the Lower Mainland. The fungus infects potatoes before harvest, and […]
Success Stories
Improving Soil Quality With Manure
Cows give us a lot. Not only do they turn some of what they eat into milk or protein, but
BC Corn Hybrid Trials Yield Results
For farmers and ranchers in BC, choosing the best performing corn varieties for silage can be a challenge. Global seed
Let Your Eco-Conscience Be Your Guide
When it comes to environmental sustainability, being a good steward can be a win-win situation. An industry that positions itself
A New Public Market for Victoria
In the spring of 2013, a new permanent farmers’ market will become a destination for locals and tourists in downtown
Sweet Tweets Spread News of Strawberry Season
Fresh may be best, but when it comes to strawberries, harvest time brings considerable challenges for growers. In BC, the strawberry
Hearty Winter Vegetables in the Creston Valley
Regarded within Central Kootenay as the core of agricultural activity, the Creston Valley has the potential to produce food for
Nutrient Conservation with Dairy Cattle
When it comes to cattle, Fraser Valley dairy farmers have their hands full. Large herd sizes mean dealing with increasing
Okanagan Similkameen Reduces Agricultural Waste
Some projects are so successful, the benefits keep coming and new projects are born. That’s what’s happening in the Regional
Improving Irrigation Uniformity in Cranberry Fields
With no hands up, they knew something needed to be done. At the August 2009 Cranberry field day, cranberry growers