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The potential for soybeans in Alberta

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The purpose of this report is to provide background information and to encourage discussion on the topic of soybeans expansion in Alberta.

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The potential for grain corn in Alberta

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In recent years, corn production in Alberta has been expanding, reaching 40,000 seeded acres in 2014. There are several factors underlying this expansion and this report’s intention is to examine... More ≫

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In recent years, corn production in Alberta has been expanding, reaching 40,000 seeded acres in 2014. There are several factors underlying this expansion and this report’s intention is to examine these factors, discuss the future potential for this crop in Alberta and make comparisons to the expanding production in other, traditionally non-corn growing areas.

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Dairy cost study : the economics of milk production in Alberta, 2013

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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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Evaluation of business risk management strategies for hog production in Alberta (2008-2012)

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This paper assesses the magnitude of margin losses by Alberta hog producers in the period 2008 to 2012 that could have been reduced or avoided had they used certain business risk management... More ≫

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This paper assesses the magnitude of margin losses by Alberta hog producers in the period 2008 to 2012 that could have been reduced or avoided had they used certain business risk management strategies. Three price risk management strategies are analysed and compared to selling hogs in the cash market: routine hedging, selective hedging, and forward contracting. In addition, the Hog Price Insurance Program offered by Agriculture Financial Services Corporation is evaluated for the September 2012 hog contract settlement.

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Development of an offset suitability index to prioritize cultivated lands for the SE Alberta Conservation Offset Pilot

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This project is part of the development work needed for the SE Alberta Conservation Offset Pilot (SEACOP), which allows private landowners to contract for conversion of annually seeded land... More ≫

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This project is part of the development work needed for the SE Alberta Conservation Offset Pilot (SEACOP), which allows private landowners to contract for conversion of annually seeded land parcels to mixed native grassland. Metrics are needed to prioritize and determine suitability of parcels for conversion.

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Offset factors in the Dry Mixedgrass and Mixedgrass Natural Subregions

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This document identifies conservation offset factors for industrial disturbances in the Dry Mixedgrass and Mixedgrass natural subregions of Alberta.

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Alberta invasive plant identification guide : prohibited noxious and noxious

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In 2010 a new Weed Control Act was Proclaimed. The new Weed Control Act regulation includes a new schedule of weed designations. Previously there were three weed categories, restricted weeds,... More ≫

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In 2010 a new Weed Control Act was Proclaimed. The new Weed Control Act regulation includes a new schedule of weed designations. Previously there were three weed categories, restricted weeds, noxious weeds and nuisance weeds. These categories were replaced with the new weed designations of Prohibited Noxious and Noxious.

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Predation management with a focus on coyotes

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The intent of this manual is to provide practical predation management options, along with pertinent background information on coyotes as the primary predator species sheep producers in Alberta encounter. More ≫

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The intent of this manual is to provide practical predation management options, along with pertinent background information on coyotes as the primary predator species sheep producers in Alberta encounter.

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Commercial vegetable production on the prairies

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This manual provides a comprehensive resource and reference tool for both new and experienced producers a all scales of commercial vegetable production on the Prairies.

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2011 census of agriculture for Alberta : I. D. , M. D. , and county data by land-use region

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This publication presents farm and farm operator data taken from the 2011 Census of Agriculture, conducted on May 10, 2011. The data is specific to Alberta at the county, municipality, and... More ≫

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This publication presents farm and farm operator data taken from the 2011 Census of Agriculture, conducted on May 10, 2011. The data is specific to Alberta at the county, municipality, and improvement district level, which are equivalent to Census Consolidated Subdivisions.

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