Irrigation potential in the Peace region
These resources document the results of a 2016 irrigation feasibility study for the Peace region. The study looked at the potential for irrigation scenarios using six case…
Spotted wing drosophila: fact sheet
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an insect pest of major concern for small fruit and tree fruit crops. This fact sheet provides information on identifying, monitoring and…
Weevils in berry crops, nurseries, and floriculture: fact sheets
Weevils feed on roots and can stunt the growth of, or kill, young plants. Once established, weevils are difficult to control. Feeding by adult weevils causes aesthetic…
Western corn rootworm: fact sheet
Western corn rootworm was detected for the first time in the Fraser Valley in 2016. This fact sheet provides information on identification and monitoring. It outlines the…
Managing agricultural water in the Fraser Valley workshop
This report describes the development and delivery of a full-day workshop that provided producers with information about agricultural water supply, water regulations/policy and water management practices. The…
Darkling beetle: fact sheet
The darkling beetle is the most common insect pest affecting poultry production in Canada. This fact sheet provides information on the pest lifecycle, identification and monitoring. It…
Downy mildew in hops: fact sheet
Downy mildew is a re-emerging disease in the hops industry. This fact sheet provides a description of the symptoms and lifecycle of downy mildew in hops. It…
Weeds in the Fraser Valley: fact sheet
This fact sheet provides management tips and best practices for weed management. It also highlights five weeds affecting agriculture in the Fraser Valley, including how to identify…
Legume alternatives to alfalfa: fact sheet
This fact sheet summarizes information about three legume alternatives to alfalfa — birdsfoot trefoil, sainfoin and cicer milkvetch — and outlines characteristics of each, including: Uses Recovery after use…
FAQs and tips about soil water: fact sheet
This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about the fundamentals of soil water. It outlines factors that affect available soil water and provides recommendations for managing soil…