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Caraway

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Caraway is native to Europe, western Asia and northern Africa where people have used it as a spice for thousands of years. This fact sheet provides an overview of the properties and uses of... More ≫

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Caraway is native to Europe, western Asia and northern Africa where people have used it as a spice for thousands of years. This fact sheet provides an overview of the properties and uses of caraway. Other topics covered include: growing caraway, including tips on seeding, fertilization, harvest and storage; pest management; marketing; and production economics.

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Faba bean seeding management in Alberta

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Faba bean production in Alberta has been increasing due to new marketing opportunities, the availability of new varieties and the need for new pulse crops in rotations. Recent small plot research... More ≫

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Faba bean production in Alberta has been increasing due to new marketing opportunities, the availability of new varieties and the need for new pulse crops in rotations. Recent small plot research trials, conducted in south and central Alberta, have reported faba bean yields up to 10,575 kg ha-1 (157 bu acre-1). Although small plot yields are often higher than what producers can achieve on a field scale, it is a good indication that faba beans can be a high yielding, profitable crop. Seeding faba beans early as possible and at the correct seeding rate are critical steps in producing high yields that mature in Alberta’s relatively short growing season.

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Alternative date seeding of spring canola

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Seeding canola very early in the spring or before fall freeze up has several advantages. It spreads out farming operations. It may also minimize the impact of devastating diseases, insects, frosts... More ≫

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Seeding canola very early in the spring or before fall freeze up has several advantages. It spreads out farming operations. It may also minimize the impact of devastating diseases, insects, frosts or periods of extreme heat. These seeding dates also advance maturity and harvest. Alternative date seeding, however, requires careful management. Studies and practical experience on these seeding concepts have led to the recommendations in this fact sheet.

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Canaryseed

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Canaryseed (Phalaris canatiensis), or annual canary grass, is a major component of feed mixtures for caged and wild birds. It is native to southern Europe and the Middle East. In North America,... More ≫

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Canaryseed (Phalaris canatiensis), or annual canary grass, is a major component of feed mixtures for caged and wild birds. It is native to southern Europe and the Middle East. In North America, commercial production of canaryseed started in the U.S. after World War II and was concentrated in Minnesota and North Dakota. Production of canaryseed began in western Canada in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s and although production has been cyclical due to fluctuating prices, a record 505,000 acres (204,000 hectares) were grown in western Canada in the 1994-95 crop year. This total is up from the 14,000 acres (5,600 hectares) grown in 1975-76. There were approximately 10,000 acres (4,050 hectares) of canaryseed grown in Alberta in 1995, down from the 22,000 acres (8,900 hectares) grown in 1994.

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