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Summary report Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project : 2018–2020 supplement

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Research has shown that in Alberta, the amount of phosphorus in streams increases with agricultural intensity in watersheds. The goal of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project was to determine... More ≫

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Research has shown that in Alberta, the amount of phosphorus in streams increases with agricultural intensity in watersheds. The goal of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project was to determine if wide-spread adoption of environmental beneficial management practices would improve water quality at the watershed scale, as well as to develop the Alberta Phosphorus Management Tool. This report supplements the previously published 2013–2017 Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project progress report by summarizing the results and progress of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project from 2018–2020.

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Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project progress report 2013-2017

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Highlights work done by the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project between 2013-2017. The purpose of the project was to determine if widespread adoption of agricultural beneficial management... More ≫

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Highlights work done by the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project between 2013-2017. The purpose of the project was to determine if widespread adoption of agricultural beneficial management practices would improve water quality at the watershed scale, and to develop the Alberta Phosphorus Management Tool as a means to identify highest risks for phosphorous loss. Results are presented in a detailed technical science report and an overview and key findings fact sheet.

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Nutrient beneficial management practices evaluation project. Volume 2 : field study

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Numerous beneficial management practices (BMPs) have been developed and promoted to minimize the impacts of agriculture on the environment and increase the sustainability of the agricultural... More ≫

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Numerous beneficial management practices (BMPs) have been developed and promoted to minimize the impacts of agriculture on the environment and increase the sustainability of the agricultural industry. However, the effectiveness of BMPs under Alberta conditions is not well known. This study evaluates the effectiveness of nutrient BMPs on water quality improvement in prime agricultural regions in Alberta, at field and watershed scales, in order to provide viable options for sustainable agriculture and water quality protection.

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Nutrient beneficial management practices evaluation project. Volume 1 : summary and recommendations.

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This resource provides the conclusions and recommendations of the Nutrient Beneficial Management Practices Evaluation Project, a six-year research project (2007-2012) to evaluate nutrient... More ≫

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This resource provides the conclusions and recommendations of the Nutrient Beneficial Management Practices Evaluation Project, a six-year research project (2007-2012) to evaluate nutrient beneficial management practices at field and watershed scales in Alberta. Beneficial management practices are defined as conservation practices, management techniques, or social actions that minimize potential negative effects on the environment while being practical for producers to meet or exceed regulatory requirements and meet production targets.

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Nutrient beneficial management practices evaluation project. Volume 3 : modelling study

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The Nutrient Beneficial Management Practices Evaluation Project was a six-year research project (2007-2012) to evaluate nutrient beneficial management practices at field and watershed scales in... More ≫

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The Nutrient Beneficial Management Practices Evaluation Project was a six-year research project (2007-2012) to evaluate nutrient beneficial management practices at field and watershed scales in Alberta. This resource, Volume 3 in the final report on the project, presents the results of the modelling study. The Comprehensive Economic and Environmental Optimization Tool was used as the model.

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Johne’s happens : Alberta Johne’s disease initiative

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Johne’s disease (JD) is a production-limiting disease, just like mastitis and lameness. Affected cattle produce less milk, take longer to become pregnant, and are worth less when culled. This... More ≫

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Johne’s disease (JD) is a production-limiting disease, just like mastitis and lameness. Affected cattle produce less milk, take longer to become pregnant, and are worth less when culled. This fact sheet presents summary of information about Johne’s disease, benefits of controlling the disease, Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis infection, the importance of JD control program, JD risk assessment, JD management plan.

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A review of beneficial management practices for managing undesirable air emissions from confined feeding operations

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This report provides farmers with information about beneficial management practices for managing agricultural air emissions of concern.

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