Perennial pepperweed: fact sheet
Perennial pepperweed is an invasive species particularly noxious in the East Kootenay and Thompson-Nicola regions. It is a serious threat to rangelands, croplands, pastures and riparian areas….
Invasive species in the Cariboo: fact sheet
This fact sheet highlights five key invasive species for Cariboo producers to lookout for: True armyworm Tall yellow buttercup Western corn rootworm Quackgrass Phytophthora root rot Information…
Risk and opportunity assessment series
The 2012 baseline report summarizes potential impacts of climate change for BC agriculture sector. It identifies risk and opportunities associated with those impacts. Key actions for building…
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…
Pest monitoring in the Peace region
Visit the Peace Region Forage Seed Association’s pest monitoring Facebook page for regular updates during the growing season and watch this webinar to learn more about the…
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…
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…
Using a soil quality field kit
This research summary was developed during a project with ranchers in the Peace region to identify nutrient or cropping management practices that might enhance the resilience of…
Studying approaches to rejuvenating hayfields
This research summary describes the demonstration plots of a producer who studied whether feeding, grazing and nutrient management might be better for rejuvenating hayfields than tillage and…
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…