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Does soil packing matter?

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Reports on a three-year field trial examining how the interaction of opener design, packer shape, and on-row packing pressure influence crop emergence and grain yield of wheat, canola and field... More ≫

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Reports on a three-year field trial examining how the interaction of opener design, packer shape, and on-row packing pressure influence crop emergence and grain yield of wheat, canola and field pea. Results show that the advantages of matching openers and packers were minor and would likely result in little economic significance to most farmers.

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Custom grazing profit$ . . . profit planning tools in Alberta intensive grazing enterprise

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This fact sheet provides economic information on establishing and operating a custom grazing enterprise beef cattle. The information was generated by a group of beef producers who arrived at... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides economic information on establishing and operating a custom grazing enterprise beef cattle. The information was generated by a group of beef producers who arrived at consensus on investment, production, costs and revenues.

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Using straw as a farm heating fuel

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Burning straw for recovery of heat energy is a viable alternative use using excess straw produced on Prairie farms. This project included a review of existing straw burning technology, a survey of... More ≫

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Burning straw for recovery of heat energy is a viable alternative use using excess straw produced on Prairie farms. This project included a review of existing straw burning technology, a survey of those currently heating with straw, monitoring of two on-farm straw burning installations, and a quick look at the economic feasibility of changing to a straw burning heating system.

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Black fly control

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Black flies, which number about 100 species in Canada, occur in varying abundance in all parts of the country. Adult females feed on blood, causing irritation and discomfort to humans, domestic... More ≫

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Black flies, which number about 100 species in Canada, occur in varying abundance in all parts of the country. Adult females feed on blood, causing irritation and discomfort to humans, domestic and wild mammals and birds. Apart from the annoyance and discomfort, black flies cause economic losses through reduced beef and milk production, reduced efficiency of agricultural and industrial workers, and spread of diseases. In Canada, black flies transmit blood-borne parasites to turkeys, geese, and ducks. Naive cattle (not previously exposed) have died following a heavy attack by black flies in Alberta.

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A review of the competitive position of Alberta's primary beef production sector

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The intent of this document is to provide a compilation of key basic information elements (industry structure, markets, costing, competitor profiles, domestic and international issues review),... More ≫

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The intent of this document is to provide a compilation of key basic information elements (industry structure, markets, costing, competitor profiles, domestic and international issues review), supplemented by insights and analysis of their influence and impact on the primary Alberta beef industry. It should serve as a comprehensive source of information, which decision makers can fold into their own “knowledge set”, guiding their short and long term planning and decision making.

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Manure management to protect water quality

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Manure use can provide an economic return to the farmer and be beneficial to the environment. When manure is applied according to crop demand and at the appropriate times, manure can provide some... More ≫

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Manure use can provide an economic return to the farmer and be beneficial to the environment. When manure is applied according to crop demand and at the appropriate times, manure can provide some of the nutrients required by many crops. Manure also increases soil organic matter and improves soil structure. However, manure can be a pollutant if it reaches surface water (such as streams, rivers or lakes) or leaches past the root zone of crops and into shallow groundwater.

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Micronutrient requirements of crops

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The need for micronutrients in crop production have long been recognized in Alberta. Zinc deficiencies in irrigated beans in southern Alberta were detected in the early 1980s. Research by Alberta... More ≫

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The need for micronutrients in crop production have long been recognized in Alberta. Zinc deficiencies in irrigated beans in southern Alberta were detected in the early 1980s. Research by Alberta Agriculture and Agriculture Canada has clearly shown the need for copper fertilizer particularly for wheat grown on organic soils and on some Black and Grey-Black soils in central Alberta. One million acres may be copper deficient in central Alberta. Some suspected manganese deficiencies are presently being investigated. Continued research and testing is required to identify when various crops will give economic yield increases to additions of micronutrient fertilizers.

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Insights into managing winter feed costs in Alberta cow/calf operations

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The largest single cost of maintaining a cow herd relates to feeds consumed. These costs vary from region-to-region, depending on climate and resources available. This report presents the results... More ≫

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The largest single cost of maintaining a cow herd relates to feeds consumed. These costs vary from region-to-region, depending on climate and resources available. This report presents the results of research by the AgriProfit$ Business Analysis and Research team into managing winter feed costs for cow/calf enterprises in Alberta.

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Strawberry profit$ : profit planning tools for an Alberta strawberry enterprise

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This fact sheet provides economic information on establishing and operating a U-pick strawberry enterprise. This information was generated by a group of strawberry producers who arrived at a... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides economic information on establishing and operating a U-pick strawberry enterprise. This information was generated by a group of strawberry producers who arrived at a consensus on investment, production, costs and revenues. This information is intended as a business planning tool. Managers will have to assess all the key production and financial variables that would influence the success of their enterprise.

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Choosing a consultant : an investment in your agricultural business [2004]

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Consultants can be an invaluable resource in making sound decisions. Properly selecting a consultant is not easy and may take a lot of time. However, the payoffs can be enormous. The time and... More ≫

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Consultants can be an invaluable resource in making sound decisions. Properly selecting a consultant is not easy and may take a lot of time. However, the payoffs can be enormous. The time and effort spent choosing a consultant is a good investment.

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