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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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Agronomic management of winter wheat in Alberta

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W inter cereal crops are excellent for inclusion in a crop rotation. Winter cereals include winter wheat, fall rye and winter triticale. Winter wheat is an excellent crop for many southern and... More ≫

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W inter cereal crops are excellent for inclusion in a crop rotation. Winter cereals include winter wheat, fall rye and winter triticale. Winter wheat is an excellent crop for many southern and central Alberta farmers to consider growing. Winter wheat should be direct-seeded in early September and is usually harvested several weeks earlier than spring wheat the next year. Therefore, including winter wheat in the crop rotation spreads out the workload and results in good time management for farmers.

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Fertilizing winter wheat in southern Alberta

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Generally, direct seeding proved to be quite successful in establishing winter wheat. In most years, germination and emergence of winter wheat was superior on direct seeded plots over... More ≫

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Generally, direct seeding proved to be quite successful in establishing winter wheat. In most years, germination and emergence of winter wheat was superior on direct seeded plots over conventionally tilled plots. This outcome was the result of improved seedbed soil moisture and more uniform seedbed in the undisturbed soil. Results showed that nitrogen fertilizer can be successfully applied in the fall without reducing winter wheat survival. Applying all nitrogen fertilizer at the time of seeding in the fall is more effective than broadcasting all N fertilizer in the spring. Also, using a split application strategy can work reasonably well. This option is to apply a portion of the N fertilizer at the time of seeding, then broadcast the remaining N in the spring using ammonium nitrate fertilizer

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Winter cereals for pasture

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Livestock producers can use winter cereals to produce pasture in the same year that it is needed. Winter cereals can supplement perennial pasture or increase the carrying capacity of a livestock... More ≫

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Livestock producers can use winter cereals to produce pasture in the same year that it is needed. Winter cereals can supplement perennial pasture or increase the carrying capacity of a livestock operation. Winter cereals are the first choice for growing annual pasture because seed is readily available and the crop is easy to establish. The best cereals to use are fall rye, winter wheat and winter triticale. They may be fall seeded and fall grazed, or overwintered and grazed in the spring. Winter cereals may also be seeded in the spring and used in the year of seeding.

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