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January 1, 2018
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Provides beneficial management practices that deal with environmental risks on rural farmsteads. These practices are meant to help maintain or improve a farm’s soil, water, air and wildlife...
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March 24, 2017
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The document reports on the range of commercially available pollution prevention and control technologies currently available for major air emission sources at chemical and fertilizer plants. The...
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September 1, 2015
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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements...
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December 1, 2014
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Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for crop growth. Alberta soils are generally deficient or low in phosphorus for optimum crop production (<60 ppm). Successful crop production requires the...
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November 1, 2013
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Many farmers have fields dotted with eroded knolls that are relatively unproductive. This fact sheet takes a quick look at the best ways to restore the productivity of these knolls.
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November 1, 2013
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This fact sheet provides a summary about the effectiveness of fall nitrogen fertilization.
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September 1, 2013
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This brochure provides an overview of a seven-year study implemented by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development and partners to determine the potential risks of intensive livestock production to...
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February 1, 2013
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Sulphur is required in the development of fertile canola flowers and must be present for good nodule development on legume forages such as alfalfa and pulse crop roots such as pea and faba bean.
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February 1, 2013
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This Agdex fact sheet contains fertilizer management information and recommendations for irrigated grain and oilseed crops based on recent field research conducted by the Agronomy Section of...
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January 1, 2013
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For optimum crop production, an adequate supply of P close to the seed during the first six weeks of growth and an adequate amount of P in the soil for the rest of the season are ideal. Placement...