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Sustainable crop rotations for Alberta's brown soil zone

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In the Brown soil zone of southeastern Alberta, summerfallow and a monoculture wheat systems are the primary cropping practice. However, the long-term environmental sustainability of cropping... More ≫

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In the Brown soil zone of southeastern Alberta, summerfallow and a monoculture wheat systems are the primary cropping practice. However, the long-term environmental sustainability of cropping systems that include summerfallow remains in question. This fact sheet summarizes the results of a study that was undertaken to determine the effects of different cropping practices on soil quality in the long-term, and to determine the economic performance of several crop rotation alternatives in the Brown soil zone.

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Controlling wheat diseases in direct seeding systems

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Disease control in wheat requires good agronomic practices whether conventional or direct seeding systems are used. Weather conditions and crop rotations are much more important factors than the... More ≫

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Disease control in wheat requires good agronomic practices whether conventional or direct seeding systems are used. Weather conditions and crop rotations are much more important factors than the amount of tillage in determining disease occurrence and intensity.

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Peace River Region Research Farm

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Although the Alberta Agriculture Research Farm in Fairview has been in existence for over ten years, an annual report had not been published for a number of years. With the expansion of projects... More ≫

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Although the Alberta Agriculture Research Farm in Fairview has been in existence for over ten years, an annual report had not been published for a number of years. With the expansion of projects on the site and the need to make this information more available to producers and other researchers, this annual report has been compiled. The research farm now carries out over 50 projects, many of which are ongoing. Projects involve both applied research and field demonstration trials. The number of participants in research projects has grown, as well as the research farm itself. Projects cover all the major crops, including wheat, barley, canola, field peas, special crops and forages. In addition, soils and crop rotation remain a major research focus area. The research farm will also begin expanding into water quality projects in the near future.

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Controlling barley diseases in direct seeding systems

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Disease control in barley requires proper management and sound agronomic practices no matter which tillage system is used. Weather conditions and crop rotations are usually much more influential... More ≫

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Disease control in barley requires proper management and sound agronomic practices no matter which tillage system is used. Weather conditions and crop rotations are usually much more influential than the tillage system in determining disease intensity in barley.

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