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Fertilizing irrigated soft white spring wheat

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Soft white spring wheat responds well to fertilizer when grown on soils low in plant available nutrients. Nitrogen (N) fertilizer can dramatically increase yield, and under certain conditions, it... More ≫

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Soft white spring wheat responds well to fertilizer when grown on soils low in plant available nutrients. Nitrogen (N) fertilizer can dramatically increase yield, and under certain conditions, it will increase the protein content of the grain. The ideal protein level of soft wheat should be less than 10.5 per cent, for optimum baking quality. For soft wheat growers, the challenge is to apply sufficient nitrogen fertilizer and irrigation water to achieve optimum yield and still maintain a protein content of less than 10.5 per cent. Other nutrients such as phosphorus, potassium, sulphur and micronutrients will also have an effect on the growth of soft wheat.

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Wheat streak mosaic in Alberta and its control

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The information in this fact sheet was prepared five decades ago by Dr. J.T. Slykhuis and Dr. J.E. Andrews at the Agriculture Canada, Lethbridge Research Station. With a few minor revisions, all... More ≫

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The information in this fact sheet was prepared five decades ago by Dr. J.T. Slykhuis and Dr. J.E. Andrews at the Agriculture Canada, Lethbridge Research Station. With a few minor revisions, all their virus control information is as valid now as it was then. Wheat streak mosaic, which is probably native to southern Alberta, was first recognized here in 1952. In both 1952 and 1953, wheat streak mosaic caused severe damage to a number of winter and spring wheat crops. It did so again on winter and spring wheats in 1992 in the Claresholm to Mossleigh area. This disease can be controlled or reduced to a minimum by following certain cultural and agronomic practices. The following information is provided to answer some of the questions being asked by farmers about wheat streak mosaic and to suggest methods for its control.

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Winter cereals for pasture

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Livestock producers can use winter cereals to produce pasture in the same year that it is needed. Winter cereals can supplement perennial pasture or increase the carrying capacity of a livestock... More ≫

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Livestock producers can use winter cereals to produce pasture in the same year that it is needed. Winter cereals can supplement perennial pasture or increase the carrying capacity of a livestock operation. Winter cereals are the first choice for growing annual pasture because seed is readily available and the crop is easy to establish. The best cereals to use are fall rye, winter wheat and winter triticale. They may be fall seeded and fall grazed, or overwintered and grazed in the spring. Winter cereals may also be seeded in the spring and used in the year of seeding.

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