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Leak detection groundwater sampling

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The purpose is to provide guidance on how to collect groundwater samples from leakage detection monitoring wells at confined feeding operations. And to ensure that groundwater samples are... More ≫

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The purpose is to provide guidance on how to collect groundwater samples from leakage detection monitoring wells at confined feeding operations. And to ensure that groundwater samples are correctly and consistently collected, to provide accurate data and support sound technical decisions

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Farm Cash Receipts, Farm Operating Expenses, Net Cash Income and Realized Net Income, Alberta

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This Alberta Official Statistic describes trends in Alberta's farm cash receipts, farm operating expenses, net cash income and realized net income, from 2001 to 2013. Farm cash receipts measure... More ≫

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This Alberta Official Statistic describes trends in Alberta's farm cash receipts, farm operating expenses, net cash income and realized net income, from 2001 to 2013. Farm cash receipts measure the gross revenue of farms from the sale of products (livestock and crops), and from direct program payments of producers. Farm operating expenses represent the costs incurred by producers in the production of products. Net cash income is the difference between cash receipts and operating expenses, while realized net income adjusts net cash income for depreciation.

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Final trip report : Legislative Agriculture Chairs summit – Clearwater, Florida, dates: January 2 - 5, 2015

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The purpose of this travel was to attend the Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit. This mission objectives were to advance Alberta/Canada’s trade policy priorities with key U.S. legislators and... More ≫

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The purpose of this travel was to attend the Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit. This mission objectives were to advance Alberta/Canada’s trade policy priorities with key U.S. legislators and influential industry leaders; and to maintain and build strategic networks with U.S. influencers.

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Weekly crop market review [2014]

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Statistics and Data Development Section of Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development collects weekly prices from various sources for feed grain bids, elevator bids, special crop cash bids, as well... More ≫

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Statistics and Data Development Section of Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development collects weekly prices from various sources for feed grain bids, elevator bids, special crop cash bids, as well as ICE future Canada, US futures for wheat, corn, oats, soybean, soyoil and soymeal. This weekly publication also collects and reports Canadian exports of various commodities and some the US exports.

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Alberta crop report [2014]

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The Alberta Crop Report provides timely provincial and regional summaries of crop production in Alberta during the crop season, and is used by industry and other stakeholders for various purposes,... More ≫

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The Alberta Crop Report provides timely provincial and regional summaries of crop production in Alberta during the crop season, and is used by industry and other stakeholders for various purposes, including drought monitoring and forecasting of production insurance payments. The report is also used to validate some of the Alberta crop estimates generated by Statistics Canada. Data for the report is collected through regular surveys on moisture and crop conditions, progress of seeding and harvesting, insect and disease situation, yield potential and crop quality, etc., along with information from other sources.

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Best practice guide : the preparation for and verification of conservation cropping projects at reasonable level of assurance

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The purpose of this best practice guide is to provide the parties involved in creating compliance-quality conservation cropping offset credits (that is, participating farmers, project developers... More ≫

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The purpose of this best practice guide is to provide the parties involved in creating compliance-quality conservation cropping offset credits (that is, participating farmers, project developers and verifiers) with guidance on: GHG quantification considerations for agricultural offset projects/conservation cropping projects; general risks and data-related risks in conservation cropping projects; data integrity and controls to manage risks in conservation cropping projects; and sufficient and appropriate documentation and evidence for conservation cropping projects.

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Life cycle assessment in agriculture : potential applications, social license and market access

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Life cycle assessment is a formalized methodology that provides a quantitative approach to understanding the distribution of resource demands and environmental impacts along food product supply... More ≫

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Life cycle assessment is a formalized methodology that provides a quantitative approach to understanding the distribution of resource demands and environmental impacts along food product supply chains, as well as key mitigation levers. This report identifies options for the use of life cycle assessment which might be adopted or adapted for use by industry and government regulators in Alberta.

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Invasive plants in Alberta. Riparian areas

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Land owners and occupiers are responsible for controlling noxious weeds and destroying prohibited noxious weeds under the Alberta Weed Control Act. Listed plants in the Act cause problems for the... More ≫

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Land owners and occupiers are responsible for controlling noxious weeds and destroying prohibited noxious weeds under the Alberta Weed Control Act. Listed plants in the Act cause problems for the environment, health or economy. Know your responsibilities under the Act. Regardless of where plants are located, prevention is always the most effective approach in dealing with invasive plants.

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Invasive plants in Alberta. Acreages

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Land owners and occupiers are responsible for controlling noxious weeds and destroying prohibited noxious weeds under the Alberta Weed Control Act. Listed plants in the Act cause problems for the... More ≫

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Land owners and occupiers are responsible for controlling noxious weeds and destroying prohibited noxious weeds under the Alberta Weed Control Act. Listed plants in the Act cause problems for the environment, health or economy. Know your responsibilities under the Act. Regardless of where plants are located, prevention is always the most effective approach in dealing with invasive plants.

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Invasive plants in Alberta. Native Rangeland

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Land owners and occupiers are responsible for controlling noxious weeds and destroying prohibited noxious weeds under the Alberta Weed Control Act. Listed plants in the Act cause problems for the... More ≫

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Land owners and occupiers are responsible for controlling noxious weeds and destroying prohibited noxious weeds under the Alberta Weed Control Act. Listed plants in the Act cause problems for the environment, health or economy. Know your responsibilities under the Act. Regardless of where plants are located, prevention is always the most effective approach in dealing with invasive plants.

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