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January 1, 2008
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The Nutrient Management Planning Guide for Alberta is a resource for developing field-scale nutrient management plans. The primary objective of this guide is to facilitate nutrient management...
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December 20, 2007
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Given the nature of work done on the farm and the dual role of farms as homes and workplaces, youth are often exposed to many hazards unique to the farm environment. A farm safety day camp is a...
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December 1, 2007
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No matter the size of a livestock watering system, proper planning and design play an important role in its effectiveness. Good installation cannot compensate for an inadequate water source. Good...
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November 1, 2007
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After the unusually high overwintering losses during the winter of 2006-2007, beekeepers were concerned about honey bee health and what should be done to reduce bee winterkill. Because winterkill...
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October 12, 2007
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Foxtail barley is a tough-to-control perennial weed in zero tillage systems. Herbicides containing glyphosate can effectively control seedlings at relatively low rates with much higher rates...
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October 5, 2007
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A survey conducted by Agriculture and Food revealed that, on the average, 30 per cent of Alberta bees were killed during the 2006/2007 winter season – twice the long-term average in the province....
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October 1, 2007
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Producers are always encouraged to have their beef cow feed programs set well in advance of the winter. This is even more important when planning through a challenging time, one that may require...
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October 1, 2007
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Downy brome, Bromus tectorum L., is an annual grass that came from Europe in about 1861. It’s now the dominant plant on over 100 million acres in the western United States, making it the most...
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September 1, 2007
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This publication presents Alberta statistics from the 2006 Census of Agriculture, with comparable statistics from the 2001 Census of Agriculture. Included is information on primary production,...
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September 1, 2007
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Scentless chamomile is an excellent example of a plant that is adapted to spread and survive. Wherever it appears, it has the potential of becoming a serious and persistent weed problem.