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Alberta irrigation information

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The purpose of this booklet is to provide a statistical overview of irrigation information and data relating primarily to the irrigation districts situated in Alberta, but also includes... More ≫

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The purpose of this booklet is to provide a statistical overview of irrigation information and data relating primarily to the irrigation districts situated in Alberta, but also includes information about irrigation across the whole province. The majority of the annual data is provided by the irrigation districts.

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Fusarium head blight of barley and wheat [2020]

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Fusarium head blight is a fungal disease of wheat, barley, oats and other small cereal grains and corn. This publication provides information on the disease, including its history in Canada and... More ≫

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Fusarium head blight is a fungal disease of wheat, barley, oats and other small cereal grains and corn. This publication provides information on the disease, including its history in Canada and Alberta, symptoms and effects of the disease, and steps that can be taken to manage fusarium head blight.

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Red lentil management in Alberta

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Red lentil production is an excellent crop rotation option for Alberta producers. This publication provides information on how to grow red lentils, including soil fertility requirements, seeding,... More ≫

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Red lentil production is an excellent crop rotation option for Alberta producers. This publication provides information on how to grow red lentils, including soil fertility requirements, seeding, land rolling, and weed, disease and insect management.

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Alberta irrigation management manual

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This manual provides current information on beneficial irrigation management practices for optimum production of major irrigated crops in Alberta. Irrigation management of crops is a complex and... More ≫

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This manual provides current information on beneficial irrigation management practices for optimum production of major irrigated crops in Alberta. Irrigation management of crops is a complex and multifaceted process that ensures that the agronomic, technical, human, and water factors that control plant growth are coordinated to achieve optimal and profitable crop production.

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Alberta forage manual

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The Alberta Forage Manual, 2nd Edition, offers producers comprehensive information on a range of forage topics: adaptation, legumes and grasses, annuals, mixtures, establishment, fertility,... More ≫

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The Alberta Forage Manual, 2nd Edition, offers producers comprehensive information on a range of forage topics: adaptation, legumes and grasses, annuals, mixtures, establishment, fertility, pasture management, harvesting and rejuvenation. In addition, sections on forage pest insects and diseases present detailed discussion of these problems in forage crops, helping producers diagnose damage. The extensive descriptions of forage species and their growth habits will help in planning forage management programs. Fully illustrated with colour images, line drawings, tables, charts and graphs, this forage reference work provides a wealth of information.

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Insects associated with alfalfa seed production

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This field guide was prepared to enable growers of seed alfalfa to quickly identify their pest and beneficial insects. The important distinguishing features are indicated on the plates by arrows.... More ≫

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This field guide was prepared to enable growers of seed alfalfa to quickly identify their pest and beneficial insects. The important distinguishing features are indicated on the plates by arrows. These features can be readily seen with a hand lens or magnifying glass. Economic thresholds are based on the average number of insects captured in five 90° sweeps.

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