Publications

Livestock mortality management (disposal) [2021]

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Proper disposal of carcasses is important for both the prevention of livestock disease transmission and the protection of air and water quality. This publication provides information for livestock... More ≫

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Proper disposal of carcasses is important for both the prevention of livestock disease transmission and the protection of air and water quality. This publication provides information for livestock owners to help them determine the disposal method which will best suit their situation.

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Honey bee pests and diseases : best management practices

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Best management practices for honey bees in Alberta.

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Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees yearbook

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Listing of all Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees since the program's inception in 1951.

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Pricing terms and definitions

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Provides pricing terms and definitions. Intended for food and bio-processors starting or growing a business and trying to determine how to price their products.

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Elements of a business plan

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Describes the major elements of a business plan. Intended for food and bio-processors starting or growing a business.

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Farm and acreage : a guide to reducing the risk from wildfire [2020]

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Provides information for farmers and residents on acreages to assist in reducing the risk from wildfire. Topics covered include: fire permits, safe use of burn barrels and burning of grass,... More ≫

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Provides information for farmers and residents on acreages to assist in reducing the risk from wildfire. Topics covered include: fire permits, safe use of burn barrels and burning of grass, stubble, piles and windrows, building a FireSmart home, preventing wildfires caused by off-highway vehicles, fall and winter wildfire prevention, farm, ranch, and woodlot practices for wildfire prevention, evacuation planning, and wildfire insurance.

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Resource guide for co-packing : legal aspects of the co-packing relationship

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Co-packing relationships can be fraught with legal complexities and uncertainties. This document discusses core legal aspects of the co-packing relationship that often result in problems for both... More ≫

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Co-packing relationships can be fraught with legal complexities and uncertainties. This document discusses core legal aspects of the co-packing relationship that often result in problems for both partners and recommends that co-packers and their clients develop relationships based on written agreements that promote stability and clarity.

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Fusarium head blight of barley and wheat [2020]

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Fusarium head blight is a fungal disease of wheat, barley, oats and other small cereal grains and corn. This publication provides information on the disease, including its history in Canada and... More ≫

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Fusarium head blight is a fungal disease of wheat, barley, oats and other small cereal grains and corn. This publication provides information on the disease, including its history in Canada and Alberta, symptoms and effects of the disease, and steps that can be taken to manage fusarium head blight.

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Red lentil management in Alberta

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Red lentil production is an excellent crop rotation option for Alberta producers. This publication provides information on how to grow red lentils, including soil fertility requirements, seeding,... More ≫

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Red lentil production is an excellent crop rotation option for Alberta producers. This publication provides information on how to grow red lentils, including soil fertility requirements, seeding, land rolling, and weed, disease and insect management.

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Herbicide action and injury

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This information resource is designed to help observers understand how herbicides work and help them recognize unintentional damage caused by herbicide drift or carryover in the field. The... More ≫

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This information resource is designed to help observers understand how herbicides work and help them recognize unintentional damage caused by herbicide drift or carryover in the field. The resource contains a listing of herbicide groups, how they work, and symptoms of injury on susceptible plants with extensive photographic examples.

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