IN THIS ISSUE Fall 2016


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On The Cover


Honey bee attacked by Varroa mite, a worldwide problem for the beekeeping industry. Developing resistance to this and other pests is just one objective of a project called BeeOMICS. Page 4.


— USDA photo British Columbia Berry Grower • Fall 2016 3 regulars


RESEARCH UPDATE FARMSAFETY PRUNINGS


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11 BYLAWS BEST — FOR NOW


Ag minister hopeful the future will bring better options for resolving bird control conflicts.


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NEW BLUEBERRY RESEARCHER


It didn’t take long for Martine Dorais to learn a lot about the differences between Quebec and B.C. blueberries.


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MULCH IMPACTS STUDIED


Newly-arrived soil scientist Aime Messiga has begun work aimed at improving such key factors as nutrient management.


FIELD DAYS POPULAR


Good grower turnout for activities focused on blueberry and raspberry industries.


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