Eastern Filbert Blight threatens to resurface
BC hazelnut growers given heads-up on a looming plague
A new strain of Eastern Filbert Blight, responsible for the near-complete destruction of BC’s hazelnut industry following its introduction to the province in 2005, has reared its head in Oregon. “We have collected spores from this [first diagnosed] orchard and are inoculating trees,” says by Nik Wiman, associate professor with Oregon State University (OSU), at …
FARM NEWS UPDATE May 1, 2024
Sign up for free weekly FARM NEWS UPDATES
By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact
shared or sold ever
Livestock oversight to change
VICTORIA – The province is poised to take over responsibility for farmed animal welfare in…
Early-season fires spark concern
This past weekend saw seven wildfires reported in the Cariboo, including the 1,600-hectare Burgess Creek…
Federal budget “falls short”
The federal budget delivered April 16 held no surprises for agriculture and little to cheer…
Haida Aboriginal title recognized
Seven weeks after the province deferred controversial amendments to the Land Act that would have…
AI risk for dairy discussed
BC dairy farmers are being advised to stay alert for highly pathogenic avian influenza, which…
Peace producers break ground
The soil is dry, but Peace producers are optimistic about the season ahead. “We’ve had…
Water stewardship metrics questioned
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Minister Nathan Cullen faced grilling in committee this week as…
BC Tree Fruits sells packinghouse site
A decision not to proceed with a state-of-the-art fruit packing plant in Kelowna left BC…
Farm input costs ease
Statistics Canada’s index of farm input costs for the final quarter of 2023 show a…
Bylaws seek to silence Salt Spring roosters
SALT SPRING ISLAND – On an island that proudly features a rooster crowing contest at…
Province to oversee livestock welfare
The province is poised to assume responsibility for farmed animal welfare in BC, establishing a…
AI hit chick placement
A glimpse of just how hard highly pathogenic avian influenza hit the BC poultry sector…
Veles continues with BC Veg
Natalie Veles has been reappointed as an independent commissioner with the BC Vegetable Marketing Commission.…
Haskaps hold potential for northern growers
VERNON – With limited provincial resources, haskap berry producers must forge their own paths toward…
Wine sector celebrates award winners
PENTICTON – The Wyse family of Oliver’s Burrowing Owl Estate Winery took home the Canadian…
FARM NEWS UPDATE
Sign up for free weekly FARM NEWS UPDATES
By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact
shared or sold ever