News

This section highlights news of interest to cranberry growers.

Strengthening Farming Factsheet: Guidelines for Farm Practices Involving Fill
The following fact sheet, developed with assistance by the BCCGA and its members, describes approved practices regarding soil and/or woodwaste fill and the rationale/references for these practices. Read More.

Cranberry Tipworm
At the February 9, 2006 BC Cranberry Grower’s Winter Workshop, several questions were raised about tipworm on cranberries, an emerging pest in BC.  The following pdf produced by Dr. Dan Mahr,, Professor of Entomology, University of Wisconsin, outlines the biology, life cycle, cranberry damage and control suggestions for this pest. Read More.

Dearness Scale
As discussed at the Ocean Spray / BCCGA Winter Workshop on February 4, 2004, dearness scale has been found on cranberry vines in Richmond. Read More.