Publications

The economics of production and marketing of greenhouse crops in Alberta

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The report details the blended or weighted average data from growers who provided their information. The report can assist growers in making profitable management decisions. In addition, it serves... More ≫

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The report details the blended or weighted average data from growers who provided their information. The report can assist growers in making profitable management decisions. In addition, it serves as a guide to government when developing and evaluating programs and policies for industry. New producers can also use the information to increase their understanding of greenhouse production costs and returns in Alberta.

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Commercial greenhouse vegetable production

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to introduce greenhouse vegetable production as a potential business opportunity. The focus of this profile is on the key management issues associated with... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to introduce greenhouse vegetable production as a potential business opportunity. The focus of this profile is on the key management issues associated with producing and marketing greenhouse vegetables in Alberta. This overview is not intended to be a substitute for individuals making their own thorough assessment of all the key factors that would influence the success of their individual operation.

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Food safety sentinel

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The Food Safety Sentinel is a quarterly newsletter that targets Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s provincially licensed meat facilities. The newsletter is a way to get food safety messages... More ≫

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The Food Safety Sentinel is a quarterly newsletter that targets Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s provincially licensed meat facilities. The newsletter is a way to get food safety messages information and other topics of interest out to the meat facilities. It also contains upcoming events, contacts and funding opportunities.

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SafeFARM : health and safety information for Alberta farmers

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These newsletters present health and safety information for Alberta farmers.

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Alberta farm input prices : average monthly prices for 2014

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Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Statistics and Data Development Section, carries out a monthly survey of prices for selected Alberta farm inputs. The monthly average prices reported... More ≫

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Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Statistics and Data Development Section, carries out a monthly survey of prices for selected Alberta farm inputs. The monthly average prices reported here are intended to serve as a guide; actual prices at specific locations may differ from provincial averages.

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Weekly livestock market review [2014]

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Presents weekly livestock market information for cattle, hogs and sheep.

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Weekly crop market review [2014]

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Statistics and Data Development Section of Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development collects weekly prices from various sources for feed grain bids, elevator bids, special crop cash bids, as well... More ≫

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Statistics and Data Development Section of Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development collects weekly prices from various sources for feed grain bids, elevator bids, special crop cash bids, as well as ICE future Canada, US futures for wheat, corn, oats, soybean, soyoil and soymeal. This weekly publication also collects and reports Canadian exports of various commodities and some the US exports.

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Moisture situation update [2014]

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The Agricultural Moisture Situation Update is developed by the drought modelling team and published frequently as appropriate during the growing season and less frequently during winter months.

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Monthly livestock slaughter summary [2014]

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Tables in this monthly publication provide a summary of Canadian and U.S. livestock slaughter by month, quarter, and cumulative year-to-date for the current year, with comparisons to the previous year. More ≫

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Tables in this monthly publication provide a summary of Canadian and U.S. livestock slaughter by month, quarter, and cumulative year-to-date for the current year, with comparisons to the previous year.

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Food news [2014]

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Food News published monthly to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events; industry support programs; funding... More ≫

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Food News published monthly to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events; industry support programs; funding opportunities; resources; regulatory updates; Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA) courses/programming; and, Food Processing Development Centre information.

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