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Agri-food statistics update : farm income and farm cash receipts

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Collected from a variety of sources, the Statistics and Data Development Section monitors statistical indicators of agri-food activity for Alberta. The Agri-Food Statistics Update is designed to... More ≫

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Collected from a variety of sources, the Statistics and Data Development Section monitors statistical indicators of agri-food activity for Alberta. The Agri-Food Statistics Update is designed to provide users with commentary on current issues, trends and new developments related to agriculture and the food and beverage processing industries. Up-to-date statistics are supplemented with informative charts and diagrams. To gauge Alberta’s performance, comparative data and information are often available for Canada and the provinces.

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Wheat midge

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The wheat midge (Sitodiplosis mosellana) is found in most areas around the world wherever wheat is grown. In recent years, significant damage to wheat crops has been reported in Alberta,... More ≫

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The wheat midge (Sitodiplosis mosellana) is found in most areas around the world wherever wheat is grown. In recent years, significant damage to wheat crops has been reported in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, southern British Columbia, Minnesota, North Dakota and Idaho. All wheat varieties are currently susceptible to wheat midge, but some are more seriously affected than others. Although the midge also attacks other members of the grass family, including barley, couch grass, intermediate wheat grass and rye, infestations on these plants are usually not serious enough to warrant control. Research and breeding for wheat midge resistant wheat varieties is underway at the Cereals Research Centre (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Winnipeg) and the Crop Development Centre (University of Saskatchewan).

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Benchmark sites for monitoring agricultural soil quality

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This fact sheet gives an overview of a project to establish pan-Canadian benchmark sites to monitor agricultural soil quality. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada established a national network... More ≫

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This fact sheet gives an overview of a project to establish pan-Canadian benchmark sites to monitor agricultural soil quality. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada established a national network representing represent major agro-ecoregions, soil landscapes, and agricultural production systems, to serve as reference landscapes for monitoring soil quality change over time. Four of the 23 benchmark sites are located in Alberta at Falher, Mundare, Provost, and Bow Island.

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