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Estimation of potential economic losses for the Alberta beekeeping industry due to winter losses in 2007

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A survey conducted by Agriculture and Food revealed that, on the average, 30 per cent of Alberta bees were killed during the 2006/2007 winter season – twice the long-term average in the province.... More ≫

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A survey conducted by Agriculture and Food revealed that, on the average, 30 per cent of Alberta bees were killed during the 2006/2007 winter season – twice the long-term average in the province. This report presents the findings of the survey and looks at the potential economic losses that could result from this higher than average winterkill rate.

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Ration options for beef cows

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Producers are always encouraged to have their beef cow feed programs set well in advance of the winter. This is even more important when planning through a challenging time, one that may require... More ≫

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Producers are always encouraged to have their beef cow feed programs set well in advance of the winter. This is even more important when planning through a challenging time, one that may require extra feed for extra animals due to volatile or weak markets. In times of high feed prices, planning can also help producers manage and potentially reduce overall winter feed costs.

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Control options for downy brome on prairie reclamation sites

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Downy brome, Bromus tectorum L., is an annual grass that came from Europe in about 1861. It’s now the dominant plant on over 100 million acres in the western United States, making it the most... More ≫

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Downy brome, Bromus tectorum L., is an annual grass that came from Europe in about 1861. It’s now the dominant plant on over 100 million acres in the western United States, making it the most common plant on the continent. A major problem in the United States, downy brome is also becoming a problem in the southern parts of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Some of the common names that this grass is known by include: downy brome, cheatgrass, military grass and downy chess. Downy brome thrives on medium to coarse textured soil types (sandy or gravelly soils) and in low to medium precipitation zones. It’s currently listed as a nuisance weed in the Alberta Weed Control Act, but has been elevated to noxious weed status by several municipalities in Alberta.

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2006 census of agriculture for Alberta : provincial highlights

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This publication presents Alberta statistics from the 2006 Census of Agriculture, with comparable statistics from the 2001 Census of Agriculture. Included is information on primary production,... More ≫

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This publication presents Alberta statistics from the 2006 Census of Agriculture, with comparable statistics from the 2001 Census of Agriculture. Included is information on primary production, farm numbers, land use, operating arrangements, capital, operating expenses, farm operators, and farm-related injuries.

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Scentless chamomile : biology and control

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Scentless chamomile is an excellent example of a plant that is adapted to spread and survive. Wherever it appears, it has the potential of becoming a serious and persistent weed problem.

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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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Parasites in dogs : tapeworms

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Tapeworms are parasites that require a host and live in the digestive tract of all groups of vertebrates. Dogs harbour several different tapeworms in their intestines. Depending on the species of... More ≫

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Tapeworms are parasites that require a host and live in the digestive tract of all groups of vertebrates. Dogs harbour several different tapeworms in their intestines. Depending on the species of tapeworm, the adult stage can range in length from a few millimetres to 20 metres. The larval stages of the tapeworms develop in various intermediate hosts and are the source of infection to dogs.

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Coccidiosis in cattle

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Coccidiosis is a common parasitic protozoan disease of cattle, particularly weaned calves, in Alberta. Bovine coccidiosis is seen most frequently in calves that are three weeks to six months of... More ≫

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Coccidiosis is a common parasitic protozoan disease of cattle, particularly weaned calves, in Alberta. Bovine coccidiosis is seen most frequently in calves that are three weeks to six months of age. Calves become infected when placed on pastures or lots contaminated by older cattle or other infected calves. Mature cattle may become infected when they are brought in from pastures and crowded into feedlots or barns. At least nine species of coccidia occur in Alberta cattle, but only two, Eimeria zuernii and Eimeria bovis, cause severe clinical disease. To a lesser extent, Eimeria alabamensis also can cause clinical disease. The prevalence of the different species of coccidia can vary considerably between farms, regions, seasons and age groups.

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Disease forecasting for Sclerotinia white stem rot in canola

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A round five million acres of canola are now grown annually in Alberta. Sclerotinia white stem rot is one of the most destructive diseases of this crop. To help canola growers predict outbreaks... More ≫

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A round five million acres of canola are now grown annually in Alberta. Sclerotinia white stem rot is one of the most destructive diseases of this crop. To help canola growers predict outbreaks of sclerotinia white stem rot, a disease forecast system was developed. The forecast system is a checklist that assists growers to make a decision on the need for applying a foliar fungicide. The check list came into being as a consequence of disease control trials carried out in 1981 and 1982

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Tree nursery profit$ : profit planning tools for an Alberta coniferous & deciduous tree nursery enterprise

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This fact sheet provides economic information on establishing and operating a tree nursery in central Alberta. This information was generated by a group of tree nursery operators who arrived at a... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides economic information on establishing and operating a tree nursery in central Alberta. This information was generated by a group of tree nursery operators who arrived at a consensus on investment, production, costs and revenues. This is an established tree nursery operation that markets both coniferous and deciduous trees to the wholesale market. This information is intended as a business planning tool. Managers will have to assess all the key production and financial variables that would influence the success of their enterprise.

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