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Manure characteristics and land base code. First edition

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The Manure Characteristics and Land Base Code is referenced in the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA). The information provided in this document is to be used to fulfill requirements... More ≫

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The Manure Characteristics and Land Base Code is referenced in the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA). The information provided in this document is to be used to fulfill requirements outlined in the regulations.

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Soil classification of two soil quality benchmark sites (2-615, 802)

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This report describes two sites (Site ID #2-615, 802) that were added to the original benchmark sites to form the soil and landform classification project being conducted by Alberta Agriculture, ... More ≫

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This report describes two sites (Site ID #2-615, 802) that were added to the original benchmark sites to form the soil and landform classification project being conducted by Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (AAFRD) as part of a province wide soil quality monitoring program of agricultural lands. This resource monitoring is a component of the Alberta Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture (AESA) program to identify and monitor the impact of agricultural production on soil and water resources.

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Grant holdback parameters for unsafe conditions (safety operation & maintenance)

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Describes a grant holdback program that was implemented to encourage quick resolution to significant safety issues that may arise in distributor operations. Outlines the areas of operation and... More ≫

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Describes a grant holdback program that was implemented to encourage quick resolution to significant safety issues that may arise in distributor operations. Outlines the areas of operation and maintenance practices that are targeted by the program.

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Alberta trade in beef and live cattle : a five-year perspective

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The purpose of this report is to provide a five-year trend analysis of Alberta exports and imports of beef and live cattle. Selected comparative data for Canada and the provinces are also... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to provide a five-year trend analysis of Alberta exports and imports of beef and live cattle. Selected comparative data for Canada and the provinces are also provided. This detailed information is presented in the form of statistical tables, figures and highlights.

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Capital cost threshold increase for grant purposes

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The cost threshold for individual services will increase from $15,000 to $20,000 effective April 1, 2005 providing greater grant support for the more expensive services.

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Grant funding policies and holdbacks for non-compliance

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In an effort to seek continual improvement in the compliance of Alberta’s rural gas co-ops with regulations and policies, the policies with respect to grant holdbacks have been reviewed. As a... More ≫

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In an effort to seek continual improvement in the compliance of Alberta’s rural gas co-ops with regulations and policies, the policies with respect to grant holdbacks have been reviewed. As a result of, a number of policy changes will be made that will impact how grants are paid but not impact how much grants the distributor is eligible to receive. This bulletin outlines these changes.

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Development of a farm-level greenhouse gas assessment : identification of knowledge gaps and development of a science plan

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This report summarizes the state of knowledge of agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) research and identifies preliminary gaps and sets out a science plan to contribute to efficient funding of GHG... More ≫

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This report summarizes the state of knowledge of agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) research and identifies preliminary gaps and sets out a science plan to contribute to efficient funding of GHG projects. It also provides the initial groundwork for a farm-level GHG assessment, to allow producers to identify future changes they can make to reduce GHG emissions and provide producers a better idea of their GHG management options.

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Fish tapeworm in man

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Many parasites infect fish, but only a few such as the broad tapeworm, Diphyllobothrium spp., occasionally infect man. The larval stage of these parasites develops in fish while the adults develop... More ≫

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Many parasites infect fish, but only a few such as the broad tapeworm, Diphyllobothrium spp., occasionally infect man. The larval stage of these parasites develops in fish while the adults develop in various fish-eating mammals, marine mammals or fish-eating birds. The best known species in this group, D. latum, is the longest tapeworm in man, reaching a length of 10 meters. This parasite is found worldwide and is common in countries where raw or undercooked fish is eaten.

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The micronutrient and trace element status of crops grown on the Alberta soil quality benchmark sites

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Crop micronutrient concentrations of both vegetative tissues and grain, if applicable, were measured from 17 selected AESA soil quality benchmark sites in the fall of 2003. Micronutrients analyzed... More ≫

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Crop micronutrient concentrations of both vegetative tissues and grain, if applicable, were measured from 17 selected AESA soil quality benchmark sites in the fall of 2003. Micronutrients analyzed included boron, cadmium, chlorine, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, silicon and zinc. The purpose of this report is to provide an account of these micronutrient concentrations and to correlate them with a number of selected soil properties including soil pH, organic carbon, sand, silt and clay content, cation exchange capacity and calcium carbonate concentrations. In addition, the uptake, translocation and importance of each micronutrient are discussed, as is a summary of the effect of micronutrient partitioning between the grain and straw fraction, the effect of landscape form and the effect of provincial ecoregion on their concentration.

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Quinoa ... the next cinderella crop for Alberta?

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The main objective of the study was to investigate the market, technical, agronomic and economic feasibilities of producing quinoa in Alberta and selling it in domestic and international markets.... More ≫

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The main objective of the study was to investigate the market, technical, agronomic and economic feasibilities of producing quinoa in Alberta and selling it in domestic and international markets. The ultimate goal is to introduce quinoa to Alberta as a source of a starch, fat replacing ingredient in many diet products, high quality protein and saponin products for industry, and as a contribution to crop diversification and the competitive use of set-aside or marginal lands.

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