Managing extreme heat on Fraser Valley dairy farms
As the climate changes, the Fraser Valley is experiencing longer, hotter and drier summers. In addition to an overall increase in annual temperatures, there are likely to…
Too much water, or too little? Climate resilient vegetable farming
In British Columbia, shifting precipitation patterns are becoming increasingly unpredictable and volatile. Wetter spring and fall shoulder seasons are impeding farmers’ ability to prepare and harvest their…
Evaluating mass trapping as a tool for non-chemical spotted wing drosophila (SWD) management
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) has been a major concern for all small fruit crops, including berries and soft fruits, in British Columbia since its detection in 2009….
Agricultural water supply in the Fraser Valley
These resources identify information gaps and issues of concern about the agricultural water supply in the Fraser Valley. They include an analysis of climate change impacts on…
Reflective tarps to maintain blueberry quality
These resources provide information about the benefits and use of reflective tarps to help maintain the quality of harvested blueberries during periods of high temperatures. The Reflective…
Yellow rust: IPM guide
Yellow rust is a fungal disease that is a pest in raspberry crops. It can infect any growing part of a raspberry plant, although it is most…
Tuber flea beetle: IPM guide
Tuber flea beetles (TFBs) are small black beetles that feed on Solanaceous plants, including potatoes. The most significant damage is done by the larvae, which feed directly…
Two-spotted spider mites in greenhouse cucumbers: IPM guide
Two-spotted spider mites (TSSM; Tetranychus urticae Koch) can cause damage on a range of crops, including cucurbits, strawberries, eggplants and tomatoes. They are often an issue in…
Two-spotted spider mites in berry crops: IPM guide
This resource was developed as part of a 12-guide series for small-scale vegetable and berry farmers in the Fraser Valley and Lillooet-Pemberton areas. Growers in other regions…
Blueberry scorch virus: IPM guide
Blueberry scorch is an aphid-vectored virus that is spread through and between fields by winged aphids. Infected plants will generally become symptomatic the year after infection and…