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Economic cost of Clubroot : the potential economic impact of Clubroot with shorter rotations

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This report is an economic assessment of the potential impact to Alberta farmers if Clubroot continues to spread. Three scenarios are developed: a baseline scenario that assumes Clubroot does not... More ≫

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This report is an economic assessment of the potential impact to Alberta farmers if Clubroot continues to spread. Three scenarios are developed: a baseline scenario that assumes Clubroot does not become an issue, and two scenarios that model potential Clubroot outbreaks due to shorter rotations. These two scenarios assume that over a 12 year crop rotation, the disease gradually develops until it reaches levels that reduce canola yields by 35% and 75%, respectively. The net economic impact could vary from $16 to $76 per acre during the mid and late stages of the 12 year rotation. The one-in-two year rotation has a significantly higher economic loss, assuming the disease prevalence assumption is realized.

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The dairy cost study : economics of milk production in Alberta

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Tracks the costs and returns information on milk production in Alberta and serves as a valuable benchmarking tool for dairy producers as well as other dairy industry partners.

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Cost and return benchmarks for crops and forages : Peace Region (thin black soil zone)

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The Economics and Competitiveness Branch of Agriculture and Forestry collects cost of production information annually from Alberta producers and uses this information to generate cropping... More ≫

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The Economics and Competitiveness Branch of Agriculture and Forestry collects cost of production information annually from Alberta producers and uses this information to generate cropping benchmarks for the major soil zones of Alberta. Annual benchmark reports enable producers to compare their productive, economic and financial performance to similar farming operations locally and provincially. This report contains cost and return information, and farm level financial performance for the Peace Region (thin black soil zone). Please note: Peace Region reports for the 2016 and 2018 crop seasons are being revised. The reports will be re-posted shortly.

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Forest health and adaptation in Alberta : annual report

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Each annual report provides a summary of major forest damage agents (excluding wildfire disturbance) surveyed during the year. Forest genetic resource activities, collaborative projects, and... More ≫

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Each annual report provides a summary of major forest damage agents (excluding wildfire disturbance) surveyed during the year. Forest genetic resource activities, collaborative projects, and awareness and training activities are also reported on.

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Expanded individual tree diameter prediction models from tree height and other variables

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Based on the nonlinear least squares method and nonlinear mixed-effects modeling technique, provincial and subregion-specific tree diameter prediction models were developed for major Alberta tree... More ≫

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Based on the nonlinear least squares method and nonlinear mixed-effects modeling technique, provincial and subregion-specific tree diameter prediction models were developed for major Alberta tree species. These models predict individual tree diameters at breast height from tree heights (varies by report). They can be used at both the population and plot-specific levels with varying degrees of accuracy. Different procedures for making the predictions under different circumstances are presented. Examples of model application are demonstrated based on real data.

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Expanded individual tree height prediction models from tree diameter and other variables

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Based on the nonlinear least squares method and nonlinear mixed-effects modeling technique, provincial and subregion-specific tree diameter prediction models were developed for major Alberta tree... More ≫

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Based on the nonlinear least squares method and nonlinear mixed-effects modeling technique, provincial and subregion-specific tree diameter prediction models were developed for major Alberta tree species. These models predict individual tree diameters at breast height from tree heights (varies by report). They can be used at both the population and plot-specific levels with varying degrees of accuracy. Different procedures for making the predictions under different circumstances are presented. Examples of model application are demonstrated based on real data.

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Updated population and plot-specific individual tree height-diameter models for major Alberta tree species

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Based on the nonlinear least squares method and nonlinear mixed-effects modeling technique, provincial and subregion-specific tree diameter prediction models were developed for major Alberta tree... More ≫

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Based on the nonlinear least squares method and nonlinear mixed-effects modeling technique, provincial and subregion-specific tree diameter prediction models were developed for major Alberta tree species. These models predict individual tree diameters at breast height from tree heights (varies by report). They can be used at both the population and plot-specific levels with varying degrees of accuracy. Different procedures for making the predictions under different circumstances are presented. Examples of model application are demonstrated based on real data.

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FMU PO5, P22 and S26 : 2009 timber supply analysis

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Crown forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input from the... More ≫

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Crown forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input from the public, Indigenous peoples and interest groups. A component of a FMP called a timber supply analysis (TSA) was prepared by Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (Formerly known as Daishowa-Marubeni International Ltd.). The TSA covers PO5, P22 and S26 (Formerly PO1 and PO3) located in northern Alberta within the Upper and Lower Peace Land-use Framework planning regions; they fall within the Dry Mixedwood, Peace River Parkland, Lower Boreal Highlands and Central Mixedwood Natural Subregions.

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Vertical farming case study

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This report looks at the economic assessment of current vertical farming systems being marketed in Alberta and Canada. It provides an overview of the market for leafy green vegetables, a detailed... More ≫

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This report looks at the economic assessment of current vertical farming systems being marketed in Alberta and Canada. It provides an overview of the market for leafy green vegetables, a detailed description of the five chosen representative vertical farming models, an operational analysis of the inputs used in the model, and finishes with a financial analysis and conclusion.

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Alberta farm income update

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This update provides annual and quarterly estimates of Alberta farm cash receipts (crops, livestock and livestock products and direct program payments to producers).

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