Author: Farmwest Admin

Do you enjoy observing, photographing, or monitoring insects? If so, we need your help!You can play a key role in identifying invasive and migratory insect pests that threaten Canada’s plants, ecosystems, agriculture, forests, parks, and natural areas. Early detection is crucial—it helps slow the spread of these harmful species. Check out the poster for your … Read More >

Since 2001, Farmwest.com—operated by the Pacific Field Corn Association (PFCA)—has provided farmers and industry with key tools and weather-based calculators for informed decision-making. Over the years, the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food (BCMAF) has increasingly supported the weather-related aspects of Farmwest. In 2025, BCMAF launched the BC AgriWeather website to centralize agricultural weather services province-wide. As part … Read More >

A note from the PFCA chairperson Ted Osborn: We recognize that the corn silage user would be able to make a better decision on which hybrid seed corn varieties best fit his land by having the results of all the varieties, which were independently tested, available from testing program carried out in the same location. … Read More >

The PFCA is pleased to report the results of field trials conducted in 2024. Partnering with the University of the Fraser Valley’s (UFV) Agriculture Technology Department, forage corn hybrid trials were conducted in Abbotsford and Agassiz in 2024.  Many thanks to Dr. Renee Prasad and UFV Agriculture students for making this happen! 2024 Corn Silage … Read More >

The Tim Armstrong Memorial Bursary is open to British Columbia students who are enrolled in the second year or higher of a full-time agriculture or journalism program at a university, institute or regional college in British Columbia or another province. Applicants must be either a Canadian citizen or hold landed immigrant status. Selection is based … Read More >

The 2024 Pacific Field Corn Association (PFCA) forage corn hybrid trials in the Fraser Valley of BC have been harvested. Fifteen varieties in Abbotsford were harvested on September 30, and six varieties in Agassiz were harvested on October 7.  Lab analyses have been completed and the data are currently being verified by our partners.  Results … Read More >

The 2024 Pacific Field Corn Association (PFCA) forage corn hybrid trials are well underway in Abbotsford and Agassiz, BC. Abbotsford had 15 varieties from 5 companies were planted on May 17.   Agassiz had 6 varieties from 3 companies were planted on June 6.  The crops are well underway with no need for irrigation yet this … Read More >

Cover cropping is widely recognized as a best management practice due to numerous benefits for soil health, erosion control, weed suppression, and biodiversity promotion. It helps improve overall farm sustainability and resilience to environmental challenges. This booklet is a resource for B.C. farmers to make informed cover cropping decisions. It offers information on 23 cover … Read More >

Field Day- Dairy production: towards zero carbon Tuesday April 23, 2024 1:00pm – 3:30pm Agassiz Research and Development Centre #6947, Highway 7, Agassiz, BC Rain or Shine Learn about: Advances in nutrient and manure management Equipment demonstration Improved crop management Cover crops and relay crops, how to get the most Alfalfa in the Lower Fraser … Read More >

The PFCA is pleased to report the results of field trials conducted in 2023. Partnering with the University of the Fraser Valley’s (UFV) Agriculture Technology Department, forage corn hybrid trials were conducted in Abbotsford and Agassiz in 2023.  The protocol of the 2023 trials followed those used in previous work (1999 to 2017) and include … Read More >