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Clubroot and energy & utility developments

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Clubroot is a serious soil-borne disease that affects crops in the cruciferous family by significantly reducing yield and quality. Clubroot was first identified in canola crops in Alberta in 2003.... More ≫

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Clubroot is a serious soil-borne disease that affects crops in the cruciferous family by significantly reducing yield and quality. Clubroot was first identified in canola crops in Alberta in 2003. In this fact sheet, find out about clubroot regulations, prevention strategies, and how clubroot spread impacts energy and utility developments.

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Explained in brief : Alberta's canola trade options

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Provides results from an analysis of export market diversification potential and processing of Alberta's and Canada's canola, and identifies specific Asian markets for Canada’s canola export.

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Economic feasibility of anaerobic digesters

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The typical simple payback for a biogas plant may be about seven years as long as the existing government incentive program is available and biogas energy is produced continuously without... More ≫

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The typical simple payback for a biogas plant may be about seven years as long as the existing government incentive program is available and biogas energy is produced continuously without interruption except for scheduled regular maintenance. Some experiences in North America show that biogas energy production is often interrupted due to unforeseen maintenance and process related issues. Even though anaerobic digestion is a century-old process, the adaptation of this process successfully on the commercial scale for producing energy is still evolving. Frequent interruptions in the process show that the technology and process related knowledge still have room to improve. Despite these drawbacks, the potential for carbon trading and increased consumer awareness regarding practicing environmentally sound and sustainable agricultural production methods will certainly add to the benefits of continuing to work with this technology.

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Economic thresholds for insects attacking oilseeds

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Many economic thresholds for insects attacking oilseed crops currently in use are nominal (i.e. unsupported by research). Some economic thresholds have been developed for major pests attacking... More ≫

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Many economic thresholds for insects attacking oilseed crops currently in use are nominal (i.e. unsupported by research). Some economic thresholds have been developed for major pests attacking crops in Western Canada. The following data have been compiled from various sources, including the guidelines published by the Western Committee on Crop Pests, and indicate the economic threshold recommendations being made.

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Economics of change for beef operations

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Highlights some of the key findings of an economic analysis of north and central Alberta beef operations over the past 10 years, including the durability of the industry and opportunities for... More ≫

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Highlights some of the key findings of an economic analysis of north and central Alberta beef operations over the past 10 years, including the durability of the industry and opportunities for profit driven change. Key drivers supporting the "economics of change" are farm-level financial strengths and potential for herd cost reductions through integrated herd and grazing systems.

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The lifecycle of an energy development

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This one-page fact sheet from the Farmers' Advocate Office presents a flow chart outlining the lifecycle of an energy development project from original geophysical exploration to reclamation and... More ≫

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This one-page fact sheet from the Farmers' Advocate Office presents a flow chart outlining the lifecycle of an energy development project from original geophysical exploration to reclamation and remediation.

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Considerations when developing Alberta approved farmers’ market rules

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This resource is intended to be used as a reference when market organizers are developing rules for their farmers’ market. It provides broad topic areas for consideration.

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Drylot backgrounding of feeder cattle : economic & productive performance

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Technical bulletins research specific areas of interest to provide a better understanding of cropping issues that may affect or influence Alberta producers. They also provide Alberta producers... More ≫

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Technical bulletins research specific areas of interest to provide a better understanding of cropping issues that may affect or influence Alberta producers. They also provide Alberta producers with an additional tool to evaluate business performance along with production, management, and technology options.

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List of consulting agrologists for land classification for irrigation development in Alberta

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Provides a list of consulting agrologists for land classification for irrigation development in Alberta.

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Explained in brief : state of Alberta’s agri-food industries 2021 : earnings in food and beverage manufacturing

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The Explained in Brief series provides short, bite-sized information pieces on economic trends and topics in agriculture and agri-food industries. This issue presents a high-level overview of the... More ≫

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The Explained in Brief series provides short, bite-sized information pieces on economic trends and topics in agriculture and agri-food industries. This issue presents a high-level overview of the state of agri-food industries, and of weekly earnings in Alberta’s food manufacturing industry.

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