Drought forces Salmon River farmers to act
Producers say they’re on borrowed time as restrictions loom
WESTWOLD – Hay producer Clay Abel knows it isn’t a matter of if, but when, the province will shut off his aquifer this summer. It happens often, usually in mid-August, with the province arguing the water levels are too low in the Salmon River. “I really suspect we’re going to have the same issue this …
Chilco Ranch practices honoured
Hanceville’s Chilco Ranch-Miller Ranches Ltd. is this year’s recipient of the BC Cattlemen’s Association Ranch…
ALR processing rules changing
The province is set to announce changes to rules governing food processing in the Agricultural…
Vernon growers address drought
Growers blindsided by last week’s demand from the Regional District of North Okanagan for a…
Weather risks shrink insurance options
ABBOTSFORD – In the days before an atmospheric river struck the Fraser Valley last December,…
Federal research cuts alarm industry experts
AGASSIZ – The federal government should reconsider its decision to close seven research centres and…
Farm communities unite for provincial funding
SUMMERLAND – BC’s small agricultural communities are working together to make a collective pitch for…
Two new berries for BC
BC’s grower-owned berry breeding program is bearing fruit, with two new berries coming to market.…
BC Cattlemen’s urges water storage
The BC Cattlemen’s Association is demanding the province maintain water storage as drought concerns mount…
“Organic” definition sought
“What is organic production and marketing?” That’s a question the BC Vegetable Marketing Commission hopes…
Storage crop levy approved
The BC Potato and Vegetable Growers Association is getting a funding boost this year with…
BC Cattlemen’s joins DRIPA challenge
The BC Cattlemen’s Association (BCCA) has applied for intervenor status in the Pender Harbour and…
BC equipment dealer rebrands
A new name and a new location are positioning one of the largest farm equipment…
Quesnel farm grows one venture at a time
QUESNEL – The challenging state of BC’s forestry industry over two decades ago led to…
Monette Farms wins creditor protection
Monette Farms’ rapidly expanding produce business was a key factor in its decision to seek…
Sun-Rype moves concern growers
The planned closure of Sun-Rype Products Ltd.’s juice-packing line in Kelowna is raising concerns among…
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June 24, 2026
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