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How to select and hire an agronomist or crop advisor

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This fact sheet is a summary of suggestions for going through the process of hiring an agronomist or crop advisor.

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Fertilizing eroded knolls

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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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Fall-applied nitrogen : risks and benefits

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This fact sheet provides a summary about the effectiveness of fall nitrogen fertilization.

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Sulphur fertilizer application in crop production

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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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Potassium fertilizer application in crop production

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Potassium (K) is required by all plant and animal life. While potassium is not a commonly limiting soil nutrient in crop production in Alberta, about 15 per cent of Alberta soils used for annual... More ≫

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Potassium (K) is required by all plant and animal life. While potassium is not a commonly limiting soil nutrient in crop production in Alberta, about 15 per cent of Alberta soils used for annual crop production are estimated to have slight to moderate potassium deficiency.

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Crop water use and requirements

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Crop water use is the amount of water used by a crop for growth and cooling. Crop water use can be determined on a daily, weekly or growing season basis.

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Optimum seeding date and rates for irrigated grain and oilseed crops

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Irrigation farmers strive for optimum crop production. The timeliness of seeding is one of the most important agronomic practices for achieving high yields of cereal and oilseed crops under... More ≫

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Irrigation farmers strive for optimum crop production. The timeliness of seeding is one of the most important agronomic practices for achieving high yields of cereal and oilseed crops under irrigation. As well, increased seeding rates can be useful for ensuring higher yields under irrigated conditions.

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Agricultural soil compaction : causes and management

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Compaction of soil is the compression of soil particles into a smaller volume, which reduces the size of pore space available for air and water. Soil compaction can be a serious and unnecessary... More ≫

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Compaction of soil is the compression of soil particles into a smaller volume, which reduces the size of pore space available for air and water. Soil compaction can be a serious and unnecessary form of soil degradation that can result in increased soil erosion and decreased crop production. This fact sheet discusses the importance of soil porosity, looks at several different types of soil compaction that may occur, and outlines best management practices to prevent soil compaction.

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Management of sodic soils in Alberta

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Sodic soils have relatively high sodium levels. In many situations, sodic soils are best left in the native state or seeded to a tolerant forage crop. Often, the highest agricultural use of sodic... More ≫

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Sodic soils have relatively high sodium levels. In many situations, sodic soils are best left in the native state or seeded to a tolerant forage crop. Often, the highest agricultural use of sodic soils is for carefully managed livestock grazing. If reclamation is considered, it is recommended that producers work with a knowledgeable agrologist with expertise in soil science and salt-affected soils. The first step to improving management is to correctly diagnose the soil problem by proper intensive soil sampling and analysis. If sodic soil conditions are diagnosed and reclamation is considered, a detailed soil analysis is needed for electrical conductivity, sodium adsorption ratio, exchangeable sodium, free lime, soil pH and cation exchange capacity.

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Mustard production for Alberta

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Mustard fact sheet provides information about: mustard types and uses, production and variety selection, cropping systems and rotation, water use and yield, benefits and establishment and, seeding... More ≫

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Mustard fact sheet provides information about: mustard types and uses, production and variety selection, cropping systems and rotation, water use and yield, benefits and establishment and, seeding and fertilizing

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