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Agriculture, Food and Rural Development annual report [1999 - 2006]

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Annual report for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development for the Government of Alberta

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Soil classification of two soil quality benchmark sites (2-615, 802)

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This report describes two sites (Site ID #2-615, 802) that were added to the original benchmark sites to form the soil and landform classification project being conducted by Alberta Agriculture, ... More ≫

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This report describes two sites (Site ID #2-615, 802) that were added to the original benchmark sites to form the soil and landform classification project being conducted by Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (AAFRD) as part of a province wide soil quality monitoring program of agricultural lands. This resource monitoring is a component of the Alberta Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture (AESA) program to identify and monitor the impact of agricultural production on soil and water resources.

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The micronutrient and trace element status of crops grown on the Alberta soil quality benchmark sites

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Crop micronutrient concentrations of both vegetative tissues and grain, if applicable, were measured from 17 selected AESA soil quality benchmark sites in the fall of 2003. Micronutrients analyzed... More ≫

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Crop micronutrient concentrations of both vegetative tissues and grain, if applicable, were measured from 17 selected AESA soil quality benchmark sites in the fall of 2003. Micronutrients analyzed included boron, cadmium, chlorine, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, silicon and zinc. The purpose of this report is to provide an account of these micronutrient concentrations and to correlate them with a number of selected soil properties including soil pH, organic carbon, sand, silt and clay content, cation exchange capacity and calcium carbonate concentrations. In addition, the uptake, translocation and importance of each micronutrient are discussed, as is a summary of the effect of micronutrient partitioning between the grain and straw fraction, the effect of landscape form and the effect of provincial ecoregion on their concentration.

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Quinoa ... the next cinderella crop for Alberta?

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The main objective of the study was to investigate the market, technical, agronomic and economic feasibilities of producing quinoa in Alberta and selling it in domestic and international markets.... More ≫

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The main objective of the study was to investigate the market, technical, agronomic and economic feasibilities of producing quinoa in Alberta and selling it in domestic and international markets. The ultimate goal is to introduce quinoa to Alberta as a source of a starch, fat replacing ingredient in many diet products, high quality protein and saponin products for industry, and as a contribution to crop diversification and the competitive use of set-aside or marginal lands.

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Assessing the carbon content of the AESA benchmark sites from 1998 to 2004

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The Alberta Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Program (AESA) Soil Quality Resource Monitoring Program has provided a data set containing soil organic carbon (OC) values and associated... More ≫

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The Alberta Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Program (AESA) Soil Quality Resource Monitoring Program has provided a data set containing soil organic carbon (OC) values and associated characteristics. These have been used to assess both the total amount, and changes in soil OC at these sites. The program consists of 42 sites distributed throughout the province and covering the major agricultural regions. Each site is intended to represent the ecodistrict where it is located. At each site, upper, mid and lower slope positions were sampled to evaluate the influence of topography on soil. The sites have been monitored since 1998. This monitoring included yield measurements and annual analysis of surface soil. These soil test results, combined with the total soil profile data from an initial pedological investigation, provide a unique opportunity to examine soil OC under a broad range of soils, climate and management practices.

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New generation co-ops : Alberta's newest option for agriculture business

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This paper reviews the new generation cooperative model and examines issues relevant to those involved in the establishment of new generation cooperatives in Alberta.

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Irrigation development in Alberta : water use and impact on regional development : St. Mary River and "Southern Tributaries" watersheds

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In 2003, the Governor of the State of Montana sent a letter to the American Section of the International Joint Commission requesting that it review the 1921 Order respecting the measurement and... More ≫

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In 2003, the Governor of the State of Montana sent a letter to the American Section of the International Joint Commission requesting that it review the 1921 Order respecting the measurement and apportionment of the St. Mary and Milk Rivers. In January 2004, the Governor of the State of Montana, at the request of the IJC, provided to the Commission a letter and attachment setting out the reasons for Montana's request. The Government of Alberta (August 2004) submission to the IJC consisted of an overall submission as well as submissions from Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.

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Alberta trade in pork and live hogs : a five-year perspective, 1999 to 2003

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The purpose of this report is to provide a five-year trend analysis of Alberta exports and imports of pork and live hogs. Selected comparative data for Canada and the provinces are also provided.... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to provide a five-year trend analysis of Alberta exports and imports of pork and live hogs. Selected comparative data for Canada and the provinces are also provided. This information is presented in the form of statistical tables, figures and highlights.

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The micronutrient and trace element status of forty-three soil quality benchmark sites in Alberta

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This report describes the micronutrient and trace element status of the AESA (Alberta Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture) Soil Quality Benchmark Sites. This study includes forty-three... More ≫

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This report describes the micronutrient and trace element status of the AESA (Alberta Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture) Soil Quality Benchmark Sites. This study includes forty-three benchmark sites distributed across the agricultural regions of Alberta. The sites are located in seven ecoregions, namely: Peace Lowlands (PL); Mixed Boreal Upland (MB); Boreal Transition (BT); Aspen Parkland (AP); Moist Mixed Grassland (MM); Fescue Grassland (FG) and Mixed Grassland (MG).

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Evaluation of two field methods to estimate soil organic matter in Alberta soils

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Soil quality can be briefly defined as how well a soil is able to function within an ecosystem. One way to assess soil quality is to use a quantitative method such as the United States Department... More ≫

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Soil quality can be briefly defined as how well a soil is able to function within an ecosystem. One way to assess soil quality is to use a quantitative method such as the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) Soil Quality Test Kit. The kit measures various biological, physical, and chemical indicators but does not include a test for determining soil organic matter. The objectives of this study were to test two field methods for determining soil organic matter using soils from 41 sites across Alberta and to compare to measured soil organic matter and light fraction carbon obtained through conventional laboratory analyses.

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