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Alberta trade in pork and live hogs : a five-year perspective, 1999 to 2003

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The purpose of this report is to provide a five-year trend analysis of Alberta exports and imports of pork and live hogs. Selected comparative data for Canada and the provinces are also provided.... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to provide a five-year trend analysis of Alberta exports and imports of pork and live hogs. Selected comparative data for Canada and the provinces are also provided. This information is presented in the form of statistical tables, figures and highlights.

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Does using grain precleaners make economic sense?

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Reports on research conducted to determine if using grain precleaners makes economic sense. Results show that using grain precleaners to improve the grade of grain they are shipping does provide a... More ≫

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Reports on research conducted to determine if using grain precleaners makes economic sense. Results show that using grain precleaners to improve the grade of grain they are shipping does provide a positive economic benefit. However, there is a net economic disadvantage to using the precleaner to remove dockage in an attempt to reduce freight costs on grain with average dockage levels.

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Development of livestock feeding systems for grain screenings

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Grain companies and seed cleaning plants are making grain screenings available to livestock producers as feed. But to optimize the nutrient value to animals, processing by grinding or rolling is... More ≫

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Grain companies and seed cleaning plants are making grain screenings available to livestock producers as feed. But to optimize the nutrient value to animals, processing by grinding or rolling is required. In addition, grain and weed seeds must be rendered nonviable. This research update looks at the viability of using grain screenings from seed cleaning operations and grain elevators as an economical livestock feed.

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Modeling and comparing whole crop harvesting systems

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Presents the results of a 1997 examination of harvest methods to assess their suitability for whole-crop harvesting. The project examined the performance of a relatively new harvest technique... More ≫

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Presents the results of a 1997 examination of harvest methods to assess their suitability for whole-crop harvesting. The project examined the performance of a relatively new harvest technique known as the stripper header. Five methods of harvesting, including the stripper header, were then examined for their ability to efficiently collect and process grain, chaff and straw. Costs and revenues for each method were determined, and a net harvest product value was determined for each system by subtracting the total operating costs from the value of the commodities produced. In general, it appears that the economics of the system improves as the amount of processing in the field is reduced.

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Direct marketing profits : business performance tools in an Alberta cheese production & marketing enterprise

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This factsheet provides specialized economic information on establishing and operating a start up cheese production and marketing enterprise. This information was generated by a group of cheese... More ≫

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This factsheet provides specialized economic information on establishing and operating a start up cheese production and marketing enterprise. This information was generated by a group of cheese processors who arrived at a consensus of opinion on investment, production, marketing requirements, costs and revenues associated with developing a viable cheese enterprise.

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Direct marketing profits : business performance tools in an Alberta direct market beef enterprise

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This factsheet provides specialized economic information on establishing and operating a direct market beef enterprise. This information was generated by a group of producers/marketers who arrived... More ≫

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This factsheet provides specialized economic information on establishing and operating a direct market beef enterprise. This information was generated by a group of producers/marketers who arrived at a consensus of opinion on investment, production, marketing requirements, costs and revenues associated with developing a viable direct market beef enterprise.

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Edmonton nutritious food basket prices, an overview

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A nutritious food basket is a food-costing tool that is a measure of the cost of healthy eating based on current nutrition recommendations. The current Edmonton Nutritious Food Basket consists of... More ≫

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A nutritious food basket is a food-costing tool that is a measure of the cost of healthy eating based on current nutrition recommendations. The current Edmonton Nutritious Food Basket consists of 67 food items falling into 10 food groups which contribute similar nutrients to the diet. The food basket lists 22 age-gender groups and a reference family of four, and reports the weekly cost of reach food category as well as the total weekly cost.

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Does soil packing matter?

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Reports on a three-year field trial examining how the interaction of opener design, packer shape, and on-row packing pressure influence crop emergence and grain yield of wheat, canola and field... More ≫

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Reports on a three-year field trial examining how the interaction of opener design, packer shape, and on-row packing pressure influence crop emergence and grain yield of wheat, canola and field pea. Results show that the advantages of matching openers and packers were minor and would likely result in little economic significance to most farmers.

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Using straw as a farm heating fuel

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Burning straw for recovery of heat energy is a viable alternative use using excess straw produced on Prairie farms. This project included a review of existing straw burning technology, a survey of... More ≫

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Burning straw for recovery of heat energy is a viable alternative use using excess straw produced on Prairie farms. This project included a review of existing straw burning technology, a survey of those currently heating with straw, monitoring of two on-farm straw burning installations, and a quick look at the economic feasibility of changing to a straw burning heating system.

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A review of the competitive position of Alberta's primary beef production sector

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The intent of this document is to provide a compilation of key basic information elements (industry structure, markets, costing, competitor profiles, domestic and international issues review),... More ≫

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The intent of this document is to provide a compilation of key basic information elements (industry structure, markets, costing, competitor profiles, domestic and international issues review), supplemented by insights and analysis of their influence and impact on the primary Alberta beef industry. It should serve as a comprehensive source of information, which decision makers can fold into their own “knowledge set”, guiding their short and long term planning and decision making.

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