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Poultry mortality composting [2011]

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Mortalities happen. Under Alberta’s Destruction and Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, Appendix A, the owner of a dead animal shall dispose of the animal within 48 hours... More ≫

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Mortalities happen. Under Alberta’s Destruction and Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, Appendix A, the owner of a dead animal shall dispose of the animal within 48 hours of its death. Mortalities can be composted, incinerated, buried, rendered or naturally disposed. Today, animal agriculture is challenged to discover innovative ways to dispose of livestock and poultry mortalities. Composting of livestock mortalities is one option. There are two general approaches to livestock mortality composting: bin systems and windrow systems.

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Malting barley

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Provides guidance for the successful production of malting barley, including choosing a variety, selecting a field, seeding, weed and disease control, harvesting, and preparing a representative... More ≫

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Provides guidance for the successful production of malting barley, including choosing a variety, selecting a field, seeding, weed and disease control, harvesting, and preparing a representative sample of the harvested crop.

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Farm water supply requirements

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All farms in Alberta require a safe and dependable supply of good water. To accomplish this goal requires some planning. Start by estimating the average daily water requirements and annual water... More ≫

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All farms in Alberta require a safe and dependable supply of good water. To accomplish this goal requires some planning. Start by estimating the average daily water requirements and annual water requirements.

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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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Local market expansion project. Alternative agricultural markets in Alberta, 2008 report

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Reports findings of a study conducted in 2008 to obtain information on four alternative market sectors for agricultural products and services: farmers’ markets, farm retail, farm activities, and... More ≫

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Reports findings of a study conducted in 2008 to obtain information on four alternative market sectors for agricultural products and services: farmers’ markets, farm retail, farm activities, and the local food movement. The purpose of the study was two-fold: to obtain current information on each alternative market, including growth over the period from 2004 to 2008, along with continuing growth potential; and to obtain benchmark information on the proportion of these alternative markets that is made up of Alberta grown or made foods and to investigate Alberta consumers’ perceptions of local food.

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Liquid manure injection systems : performance evaluation

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When selecting manure injection technology, it is important to weigh the pros and cons of each system being considered. Several conclusions were shown in the study: High-disturbance injection... More ≫

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When selecting manure injection technology, it is important to weigh the pros and cons of each system being considered. Several conclusions were shown in the study: High-disturbance injection technology controls odour, but results in a lot of residue and soil disturbance. Low-disturbance injection technology provides minimal residue and soil disturbance, but does not control odour as well as high-disturbance injection equipment (although all produced acceptable results). All technologies provide acceptable nutrient placement. A producer’s individual situation should dictate which system to use. For example, a producer practicing direct seeding may choose low-disturbance injection while a producer practicing tillage may choose high-disturbance injection.

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High protein wheat production

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Canadian hard red and durum wheats have long been recognized as premium quality grains by the milling and pasta industries. This quality is due primarily to the protein component of the grain.... More ≫

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Canadian hard red and durum wheats have long been recognized as premium quality grains by the milling and pasta industries. This quality is due primarily to the protein component of the grain. The protein premiums offered on these classes of wheat show how each increase in protein level leads to better returns for the producer (see Table 1). Protein premiums are paid on 0.1 per cent increments, but only selective (0.5 per cent) increments are given to illustrate the premiums.

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Deep well jet pumps

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Deep well jet pumps are usually for wells with a pumping lift of 22 to 120 feet. A deep well jet pump combines two principles of pumping – that of the centrifugal pump and that of an injector... More ≫

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Deep well jet pumps are usually for wells with a pumping lift of 22 to 120 feet. A deep well jet pump combines two principles of pumping – that of the centrifugal pump and that of an injector (nozzle and venturi assembly).

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Medium pressure high density (PE 100) polyethylene pipe

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Presents information about medium pressure high density (PE 100) polyethylene pipe.

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Field shelterbelts for soil conservation

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Field shelterbelts reduce soil erosion by wind, conserve soil moisture and reduce wind damage to crops. They complement good crop residue management and other conservation practices to protect the... More ≫

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Field shelterbelts reduce soil erosion by wind, conserve soil moisture and reduce wind damage to crops. They complement good crop residue management and other conservation practices to protect the soil. Field shelterbelts should not be considered as an alternative to good residue management, but as a complement. Field shelterbelts are a part of conservation management systems that will help safeguard the productive quality of our soils.

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