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Starting an Alberta approved farmers' market

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This fact sheet provides information for organizations interested in starting an Alberta approved farmers’ market.

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Winter wheat in the Parkland area of Alberta

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Winter wheat production has historically been concentrated in southern Alberta. In fact, winter wheat was the primary wheat crop in southern Alberta until the development of Marquis red spring wheat.

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Johne's disease

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Johne’s disease (paratuberculosis) is a chronic debilitating disease that affects the intestines of all ruminant animals, including cattle, sheep and goats. This fact sheet presents summary of ... More ≫

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Johne’s disease (paratuberculosis) is a chronic debilitating disease that affects the intestines of all ruminant animals, including cattle, sheep and goats. This fact sheet presents summary of information about the disease causes, signs of infection, diagnosis, vaccination, and control. It also presents Alberta’s Johne’s Disease Initiative and The Canadian Johne’s Disease Initiative (CJDI)

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Chemical analysis interpretation of rural household water supplies

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A routine chemical analysis tests the water for about 15 chemical parameters. Levels for common problems such as hardness, sodium, sulphates, nitrates and nitrites can be determined.

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Equine information documents : EID

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The Equine Information Document (EID) is a document that records the drug use and medical history of an animal for six months prior to slaughter. Not all veterinary products and supplements used ... More ≫

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The Equine Information Document (EID) is a document that records the drug use and medical history of an animal for six months prior to slaughter. Not all veterinary products and supplements used in the equine industry are approved for use in equines intended for slaughter. Some of these substances may contain residues that make equine products unfit for consumption. To help ensure consumer confidence in safe Canadian equine products, any equine entering the food chain must be accompanied by an EID.

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Anaerobic digesters : frequently asked questions

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Anaerobic digestion is a process that occurs naturally in the absence of air. During this process, micro-organisms stabilize waste organic matter and release biogas.

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Potato psyllid

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The potato psyllid is a small, winged insect and is one of approximately 100 species of psyllids in North America. It reproduces mostly on the potato and other members of the nightshade family ... More ≫

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The potato psyllid is a small, winged insect and is one of approximately 100 species of psyllids in North America. It reproduces mostly on the potato and other members of the nightshade family including tomatoes and peppers, and can cause psyllid yellows in potatoes, resulting in chlorosis, stunted plants and small misshapen tubers. This fact sheet provides information on the life cycle of the insect, its host plants and potential crop damage it can cause, monitoring practices, advice on when to take action, and best management practices to mitigate the damage caused by the beetle.

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Lesser grain borer

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The lesser grain borer (Rhyzopertha dominica) is a grain-feeding insect found sporadically in southern Alberta. It is distributed worldwide, and in Canada, it has been reported from British ... More ≫

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The lesser grain borer (Rhyzopertha dominica) is a grain-feeding insect found sporadically in southern Alberta. It is distributed worldwide, and in Canada, it has been reported from British Columbia, across the prairies and into Ontario and Quebec. However, this insect is rare in Canadian stored grain, and it is unlikely the insect can survive the entire winter in farm bins in western Canada.

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Cereal leaf beetle

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The cereal leaf beetle is an invasive insect from Europe that feeds on cereal crops, including wheat, barley and oats. It was first discovered in Alberta in 2005 and is now widespread throughout ... More ≫

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The cereal leaf beetle is an invasive insect from Europe that feeds on cereal crops, including wheat, barley and oats. It was first discovered in Alberta in 2005 and is now widespread throughout the southern part of Alberta. A new population was reported south of Edmonton in 2011. This fact sheet provides background information on the beetle, including its life cycle, host plants and crop damage. It includes information on determining when to take action, what types of action can be taken to control the beetle, and best management practices.

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Pea leaf weevil

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The pea leaf weevil (Sitona lineatus) is an introduced insect pest that feeds on a wide range of legume species, and may reduce yields of field pea and faba bean crops. First recorded in Alberta ... More ≫

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The pea leaf weevil (Sitona lineatus) is an introduced insect pest that feeds on a wide range of legume species, and may reduce yields of field pea and faba bean crops. First recorded in Alberta in 2000, this serious pest is expanding its range from British Columbia and the northwestern United States into the southern prairies of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

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