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Economic development in rural Alberta plan

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The Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan (EDRAP) is a series of key strategies and measurable actions to ensure rural Albertans have economic opportunities where they live. The EDRAP is... More ≫

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The Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan (EDRAP) is a series of key strategies and measurable actions to ensure rural Albertans have economic opportunities where they live. The EDRAP is intended to support rural Albertans economic developments efforts that are innovative, contribute to diversification and promote sustainable, long-term growth.

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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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The economics of production and marketing of greenhouse crops in Alberta

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The report details the blended or weighted average data from growers who provided their information. The report can assist growers in making profitable management decisions. In addition, it serves... More ≫

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The report details the blended or weighted average data from growers who provided their information. The report can assist growers in making profitable management decisions. In addition, it serves as a guide to government when developing and evaluating programs and policies for industry. New producers can also use the information to increase their understanding of greenhouse production costs and returns in Alberta.

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Economic cost of Clubroot : the potential economic impact of Clubroot with shorter rotations

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This report is an economic assessment of the potential impact to Alberta farmers if Clubroot continues to spread. Three scenarios are developed: a baseline scenario that assumes Clubroot does not... More ≫

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This report is an economic assessment of the potential impact to Alberta farmers if Clubroot continues to spread. Three scenarios are developed: a baseline scenario that assumes Clubroot does not become an issue, and two scenarios that model potential Clubroot outbreaks due to shorter rotations. These two scenarios assume that over a 12 year crop rotation, the disease gradually develops until it reaches levels that reduce canola yields by 35% and 75%, respectively. The net economic impact could vary from $16 to $76 per acre during the mid and late stages of the 12 year rotation. The one-in-two year rotation has a significantly higher economic loss, assuming the disease prevalence assumption is realized.

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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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Economics of Saskatoon berry production : a ten-acre enterprise

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Diversification has become a common word in the agricultural industry, as producers are looking to add value to their business operations and improve their income. Fruit production on the prairies... More ≫

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Diversification has become a common word in the agricultural industry, as producers are looking to add value to their business operations and improve their income. Fruit production on the prairies is a diversification option that is gaining interest from new producers to the agricultural industry. A small fruit enterprise, or one combined with other farm operations, may be an alternative venture for some producers. This resource presents information to provide potential Saskatoon berry producers with an estimate of capital investment, and annual costs and returns for a ten-acre Saskatoon berry enterprise.

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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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The dairy cost study : economics of milk production in Alberta

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Tracks the costs and returns information on milk production in Alberta and serves as a valuable benchmarking tool for dairy producers as well as other dairy industry partners.

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Dairy cost study : the economics of milk production in Alberta, 2009

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Tracks the costs and returns information on milk production in Alberta and serves as a valuable benchmarking tool for dairy producers as well as other dairy industry partners.

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Dairy cost study : the economics of milk production in Alberta, 2010

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Tracks the costs and returns information on milk production in Alberta and serves as a valuable benchmarking tool for dairy producers as well as other dairy industry partners.

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