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New Age of Farming: recruiting insects as biocontrol agents
By Joseph D. Levitsky Controlling pests protected within the confines of the soil has always proven to be…
Hydrotherapy for Cows
By Cate Pedersen Dr. Lisa McCrea, bovine specialist and partner at Agwest Veterinary Group Ltd. in Abbotsford, BC,…
Can Bedding Gasification Work in BC?
New Money for Old Bedding! By Matt Dickson, Hallbar Consulting Anyone working in BC’s equine or broiler industries…
Avivagen: Improving Global Animal & Human Health
By Cate Pedersen In 2013, Cameron Groome was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and President of Avivagen, a…
Okra Trials in BC
A subtropical crop suited for Canadian growers By Ronda Payne If your field has 110 to 120 frost-free…
Genomic Sequencing of Apples and Cherries
Protecting BC’s Cultivars: Genomic Sequencing of Apples and Cherries from Genome BC BC’s interior tree fruit industry generates $130…
Beef Cattle Biology: Seeking Clues to Improve Feed Efficiency
A broad research program is revealing insights to benefit beef cattle productivity while providing training for academics and…
Bees & Berries
How Pollination Affects Your Blueberry Yield Greg Welfing Few topics these days are garnering as much discussion in…
On the Yeast Trail: Genomic Research in Vineyards
Most people appreciate a glass of wine to celebrate a special occasion, accompany a meal or just sip…
GryphSens: Testing For Severe Cattle Diseases
Until recently, dairy farmers have been hindered in their ability to quickly detect possible reasons for a reduction…