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Alberta forage manual

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The Alberta Forage Manual, 2nd Edition, offers producers comprehensive information on a range of forage topics: adaptation, legumes and grasses, annuals, mixtures, establishment, fertility,... More ≫

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The Alberta Forage Manual, 2nd Edition, offers producers comprehensive information on a range of forage topics: adaptation, legumes and grasses, annuals, mixtures, establishment, fertility, pasture management, harvesting and rejuvenation. In addition, sections on forage pest insects and diseases present detailed discussion of these problems in forage crops, helping producers diagnose damage. The extensive descriptions of forage species and their growth habits will help in planning forage management programs. Fully illustrated with colour images, line drawings, tables, charts and graphs, this forage reference work provides a wealth of information.

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Improving pasture productivity : working with the weather

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Forage yield and variability are closely tied to weather and climate. Although you can’t control the weather, you can manage your pastures to deal with the challenges of your local conditions. By... More ≫

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Forage yield and variability are closely tied to weather and climate. Although you can’t control the weather, you can manage your pastures to deal with the challenges of your local conditions. By working with the weather, you can improve pasture productivity and reduce drought risk, while also contributing to a healthy environment by reducing soil erosion, improving water quality and maintaining wildlife habitat.

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Alberta tame pasture scorecard

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The Tame Pasture Scorecard is a simple, non-technical method to visually assess pastures. It uses farm level indicators and descriptions to describe pasture health and productivity. Healthy,... More ≫

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The Tame Pasture Scorecard is a simple, non-technical method to visually assess pastures. It uses farm level indicators and descriptions to describe pasture health and productivity. Healthy, productive pastures maintain and protect soil and water resources, provide sustainable grazing, and require fewer inputs. The Tame Pasture Scorecard allows tame pastures to be assessed without the use of technical equipment. It is a tool to raise awareness of pasture management and increase the working knowledge of pastures.

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Manure and pasture management for horse owners

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Whether you are boarding at a stable, own an acreage, or house horses on a farm or ranch, specific environmental land management practices can benefit your horse's health and well-being. The... More ≫

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Whether you are boarding at a stable, own an acreage, or house horses on a farm or ranch, specific environmental land management practices can benefit your horse's health and well-being. The decisions you make for housing and pasturing your horses have a major effect on the land and your horse's productivity. This guide has been compiled to provide you with options and references to help you manage the manure pile, maintain and improve your pastures, and provide a healthy and beautiful piece of land to live and ride on.

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