Weather Forecast for:
Abbotsford Airport

Updated: May 17, 2012 at 12:01 AM

Wed PM
May 16

 
Low: 8 ºC
 

Thu
May 17

High: 16 ºC
Low: 8 ºC
POP: 30%

Fri
May 18

High: 16 ºC
 
 

Sat
May 19

High: 20 ºC
Low: 7 ºC
 

Sun
May 20

High: 17 ºC
Low: 11 ºC
POP: 30%

 

Farmwest has a New Look!

April 5, 2012

The Farmwest website has been updated and upgraded with a new platform and many new features. We are still in the process of de-bugging. Please email us with any issues that arise, or any comments and suggestions. Email: info@farmwest.com

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Soil Temperature (2012)

April 19, 2012

Is there published temperature curves for seasonal soil temperature, for different soils at different sites and at varying depths. Or are there averages for areas (South East Kelowna in particular) based on ambient temperatures? If so where would this data be found?
The View Winery & Vineyards 

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Alfalfa Hay Shipped to China - AAFC News Release (March 2012)

April 18, 2012

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today marked the first ever commercial shipment of Canadian alfalfa hay to enter the lucrative Chinese market since Canada gained market access for alfalfa hay in March 2011. Twenty containers of Canadian alfalfa hay have been shipped to China and 40 more containers have been ordered; the total estimated $600,000.

As China looks for more international suppliers to meet its growing demand for animal feed, the Harper Government is also negotiating new market access for timothy hay, another type of hay used in the livestock feed industry. Canada produces some of the best quality hay and processed by-products in the world, with primary forage exports being timothy and alfalfa. Canadian alfalfa and timothy hay, meal, and pellets total exports worldwide were worth over $85 million in 2011.

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Beef Producer Survey

April 10, 2012

Beef Producers Survey to learn about current feeding strategies, forage and pasture management, animal management and manure management strategies for different types of beef operations across Canada. The survey will help to: - Develop new profitable Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the Canadian beef sector according to regional needs. - Document improvements in practices that can bolster the image of the industry. - Help the Canadian beef industry to capture market opportunities.

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Manure Spreading Advisory #3 - South Coastal Region - April 22, 2012

April 4, 2012

Manure application conditions have improved slightly since the last advisory and well-planned manure applications may be suitable on select fields based on weather conditions. Producers are responsible for decisions regarding manure spreading. Legislation gives no specific dates for manure spreading, but it does not allow for manure to be spread in a manner that causes pollution. Please read the entire advisory for details and important information to assist producers with decision-making about manure application and storage.

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Book Your Ad Space Now!

February 1, 2012

NEW EDITION: "Advanced Forage Management – A sustainable guide for temperate areas"

the Advanced Forage Management Guide will be offered free of charge to all forage producers in BC, including all dairy and beef producers and widely distributed in Canada and the U.S. It will be distributed through the BC Forage Council, the BC Milk Producers Association and will be available at BCMA offices.

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