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Farm consultation report : assessing issues and taking the next steps : a summary of responses to the discussion paper on farm property assessment and taxation

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To address a number of key issues, the MLA Committee reviewed the work of the Farm Property Assessment Steering Committee established in 1995. A series of nine key issues was identified along with... More ≫

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To address a number of key issues, the MLA Committee reviewed the work of the Farm Property Assessment Steering Committee established in 1995. A series of nine key issues was identified along with several recommendations. Those issues and recommendations were outlined in a discussion paper circulated by the Committee in the fall of 1998. The discussion paper included a questionnaire for people to use in responding to the various issues involved in the review. Public meetings also were held in 12 locations across the province.

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Gleanings from annual reports of the Department of Agriculture : the first ten years, 1905-1914

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This work has been undertaken to provide material for use during the celebration of the Alberta Department of Agriculture's centennial in 2005. The material is presented by subject and in bullet... More ≫

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This work has been undertaken to provide material for use during the celebration of the Alberta Department of Agriculture's centennial in 2005. The material is presented by subject and in bullet form since it is expected that many different writers and producers using different media will be able to access it for their own purposes. The early Annual Reports of the Department of Agriculture are rich with information on conditions int he Province, the services provided by the Department and reasons for their implementation.

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Sale of public land

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Over 60 per cent of Alberta's land base is public land. Under the Public Lands Act, public land is divided into two management categories or zones. The Green Area, or forested portion, includes... More ≫

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Over 60 per cent of Alberta's land base is public land. Under the Public Lands Act, public land is divided into two management categories or zones. The Green Area, or forested portion, includes most of northern Alberta as well as the mountains and foothill areas along the western boundary of the province. Land in the Green Area is typically not sold since one of the primary uses of the Green Area is for sustained wood fibre production.

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Public lands

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This two-page fact sheet provides a brief overview of the history of public lands in Alberta, distinguished between the use of the terms "public land" and "Crown land", and describes how public... More ≫

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This two-page fact sheet provides a brief overview of the history of public lands in Alberta, distinguished between the use of the terms "public land" and "Crown land", and describes how public land is used and administered within the province.

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Conveying equipment for pulse crops

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Pulse crop production is a growing industry in the Prairie provinces. These crops are much more susceptible to damage than most cereals and other grains. Therefore, it is very important to use... More ≫

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Pulse crop production is a growing industry in the Prairie provinces. These crops are much more susceptible to damage than most cereals and other grains. Therefore, it is very important to use conveying equipment that minimizes damage to these crops. Four unique conveyors were tested and the characteristics of paddle conveyors, belt conveyors, and bristle flighting were compared to the traditional steel flighting used in existing augers. This update provides a summary of the results.

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Warble control in Alberta

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The warble is a major economic pest of cattle in Alberta. Warble grubs, which are the larval stage of the "heelfly," spend over nine months in cattle as internal parasites. During this period they... More ≫

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The warble is a major economic pest of cattle in Alberta. Warble grubs, which are the larval stage of the "heelfly," spend over nine months in cattle as internal parasites. During this period they damage the meat and hide of infested animals and are responsible for reduced milk production in lactating cattle and lower weight gains in calves. Both cattlemen and packers incur severe economic losses in the absence of a warble management program. In Alberta, there is a province-wide organized warble control program helping Alberta cattlemen and the packing industry. According to the Agricultural Pest Act, all Alberta producers must take active measures to control warbles in their cattle. To manage warbles at the farm level, it is necessary to understand the biology of the insect and the method of action of the various pest control products.

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Water supplying capacity of Alberta soils

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Soils may be rated according to the amount of water they can retain in available form. However, under field conditions there are physical and chemical soil properties which affect the ability of... More ≫

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Soils may be rated according to the amount of water they can retain in available form. However, under field conditions there are physical and chemical soil properties which affect the ability of plants to fully utilize all the available water. In Alberta the main factors of concern are dense subsoils that restrict root growth and the presence of salinity which inhibits water uptake. A modification of the available water holding capacity (AWC) that recognizes these limitations has been called the water supplying capacity (WSC). Both the AWC and WSC have been estimated for individual soils in the province.

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Recommended methods of soil analyses for Canadian prairie agricultural soils

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This manual is intended to provide an outline of the analytical procedures in common use in Western Canada. These procedures provide data on which are based fertility and cultural recommendations... More ≫

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This manual is intended to provide an outline of the analytical procedures in common use in Western Canada. These procedures provide data on which are based fertility and cultural recommendations for prairie agricultural soils. They have been reviewed and accepted by Soils Advisory Councils in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

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Combine modifications disputed

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Disputes modifications to combines being recommended by Mr. Ray Stueckle, who had been holding a series of combine clinics in the Prairie provinces at the time the article was written.

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