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Cropping alternatives : crop budget planning

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Presents regional forecasts on the prices, yields, seed and fertilizer costs of various crops in Alberta. Users of this publication should be aware that there is a risk of over- or... More ≫

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Presents regional forecasts on the prices, yields, seed and fertilizer costs of various crops in Alberta. Users of this publication should be aware that there is a risk of over- or under-estimating costs and returns based on regional benchmarks and forecasts, and producers are advised not to base cropping decisions solely on the information provided in this publication.

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Manure spreading regulations : manure incorporation

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The Standards and Administration Regulation under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act was amended in December 2020 to clarify that the requirement for incorporation within 48 hours is... More ≫

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The Standards and Administration Regulation under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act was amended in December 2020 to clarify that the requirement for incorporation within 48 hours is measured from when the manure is first applied, unless that incorporation "would be impracticable." This fact sheet is supplemental to the Manure Spreading Regulations fact sheet and explains what is meant by "impracticable."

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Production costs and returns ($/acre) : black soils

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These regional forecasts are published annually by the AgriProfit$ business analysis and research program. Figures are based on current cost of production information from the program, as well as... More ≫

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These regional forecasts are published annually by the AgriProfit$ business analysis and research program. Figures are based on current cost of production information from the program, as well as estimates of expected revenues and costs from various sources.

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Production costs and returns ($/acre) : brown soils

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These regional forecasts are published annually by the AgriProfit$ business analysis and research program. Figures are based on current cost of production information from the program, as well as... More ≫

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These regional forecasts are published annually by the AgriProfit$ business analysis and research program. Figures are based on current cost of production information from the program, as well as estimates of expected revenues and costs from various sources.

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Production costs and returns ($/acre) : dark brown soils

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These regional forecasts are published annually by the AgriProfit$ business analysis and research program. Figures are based on current cost of production information from the program, as well as... More ≫

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These regional forecasts are published annually by the AgriProfit$ business analysis and research program. Figures are based on current cost of production information from the program, as well as estimates of expected revenues and costs from various sources.

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Production costs and returns ($/acre) : grey-wooded soils

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These regional forecasts are published annually by the AgriProfit$ business analysis and research program. Figures are based on current cost of production information from the program, as well as... More ≫

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These regional forecasts are published annually by the AgriProfit$ business analysis and research program. Figures are based on current cost of production information from the program, as well as estimates of expected revenues and costs from various sources.

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Production costs and returns ($/acre) : irrigated soils

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These regional forecasts are published annually by the AgriProfit$ business analysis and research program. Figures are based on current cost of production information from the program, as well as... More ≫

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These regional forecasts are published annually by the AgriProfit$ business analysis and research program. Figures are based on current cost of production information from the program, as well as estimates of expected revenues and costs from various sources.

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Production costs and returns ($/acre) : grey-wooded (Peace Region)

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These regional forecasts are published annually by the AgriProfit$ business analysis and research program. Figures are based on current cost of production information from the program, as well as... More ≫

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These regional forecasts are published annually by the AgriProfit$ business analysis and research program. Figures are based on current cost of production information from the program, as well as estimates of expected revenues and costs from various sources.

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Beneficial management practices : environmental manual for Alberta farmsteads [2018 edition]

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Provides beneficial management practices that deal with environmental risks on rural farmsteads. These practices are meant to help maintain or improve a farm’s soil, water, air and wildlife... More ≫

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Provides beneficial management practices that deal with environmental risks on rural farmsteads. These practices are meant to help maintain or improve a farm’s soil, water, air and wildlife habitat resources, and therefore contribute to the farmstead’s overall sustainability and to the economic and environmental health of the farm family, as well as the surrounding landscape and community.

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Manure spreading regulations

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements... More ≫

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for manure incorporation, soil nitrogen and salinity limits, setback distances, record keeping and soil testing. The term manure in this publication includes the livestock excreta, straw, other bedding material, litter, soil, wash water and feed in the manure. Composted manure has the same requirements as manure. Terms used in this publication have been simplified to make it easier to read. Complete definitions are found in Section 1 of the legislation.

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