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April 7, 2022
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The Explained in Brief series provides short, bite-sized information pieces on economic trends and topics in agriculture and agri-food industries. This issue looks at global production and trade...
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July 1, 2015
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The loss of phosphorus from the landscape can negatively affect the environment, with water quality being the primary concern. Within agricultural systems, beneficial management practices are used...
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December 1, 2014
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Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for crop growth. Alberta soils are generally deficient or low in phosphorus for optimum crop production (<60 ppm). Successful crop production requires the...
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March 1, 2014
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Occurrences of significant blue-green algae blooms have resulted in stakeholders at Pigeon Lake seeking management options to assist with reducing the frequency and intensity of such events. To...
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January 1, 2013
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For optimum crop production, an adequate supply of P close to the seed during the first six weeks of growth and an adequate amount of P in the soil for the rest of the season are ideal. Placement...
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March 14, 2011
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In 2008, Alberta Environment measured the sources of nutrients that contribute to algae growth in Wabamun Lake water. This report provides recommendations to guide stewardship activities by...
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January 1, 2000
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Phosphorus is an important nutrient for plant growth. In aquatic systems, a lack of phosphorus often limits aquatic plant growth. When phosphorus is used up in fresh water, aquatic plant growth...
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January 1, 1994
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This paper summarizes key findings on the relative impact of agriculture on external phosphorus loadings to Pine Lake, and work in progress to reduce loadings from agricultural sites.