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Irrigation best practices for phosphorus management

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Presents irrigation methods that will help to reduce phosphorus movement from irrigated land into surface water sources.

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Irrigation scheduling for silage corn in southern Alberta

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Irrigation management is about controlling the rate, amount, and timing of applied irrigation water in a planned and efficient manner. With good irrigation management, a silage corn crop can have... More ≫

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Irrigation management is about controlling the rate, amount, and timing of applied irrigation water in a planned and efficient manner. With good irrigation management, a silage corn crop can have high yield and quality potential.

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Economic value of irrigation in Alberta

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Alberta's irrigation industry plays a significant role in the province's economic and social well-being, with almost 70 per cent of Canada's irrigated area located in Alberta's South Saskatchewan... More ≫

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Alberta's irrigation industry plays a significant role in the province's economic and social well-being, with almost 70 per cent of Canada's irrigated area located in Alberta's South Saskatchewan River Basin. This study was prepared for the Alberta Irrigation Projects Association and was implemented to update the economic assessment of the impacts of irrigation on the economy and social well-being of Albertans.

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Water quality in Alberta's irrigation districts 2011 to 2015 : 2014 progress report

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Alberta's 13 irrigation districts contain more than 55 reservoirs and approximately 8,000 km of conveyance works, including canals and pipelines. Good quality irrigation water is needed for all... More ≫

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Alberta's 13 irrigation districts contain more than 55 reservoirs and approximately 8,000 km of conveyance works, including canals and pipelines. Good quality irrigation water is needed for all uses of the water: agricultural production, municipal water supply, wildlife habitat, and numerous recreational activities such as fishing, camping, and golfing. A five-year study (2011 to 2015) was conducted to assess the quality of irrigation water in these districts. This report summarizes activities and findings of the 2014 sampling season.

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Alberta's irrigation : a strategy for the future

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The irrigation strategy serves as a guide to Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development's research, information development, policy development, and programming as it works to support the... More ≫

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The irrigation strategy serves as a guide to Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development's research, information development, policy development, and programming as it works to support the irrigation industry's efforts to increase its economic contribution to Alberta, while improving conservation, efficiency and productivity of water use, and promoting water supply options that will ensure long-term needs are met.

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Irrigation scheduling for sugar beet in southern Alberta

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Irrigation management is about controlling the rate, amount, and timing of applied irrigation water in a planned and efficient manner. With the best irrigation management practices, a sugar beet... More ≫

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Irrigation management is about controlling the rate, amount, and timing of applied irrigation water in a planned and efficient manner. With the best irrigation management practices, a sugar beet crop can achieve high root and sugar yield potential.

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Irrigation scheduling for dry bean in southern Alberta

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Using good irrigation strategies with dry bean can mean a healthy crop with high yield and quality potential. In addition to ensuring that the dry bean crop is well-fertilized and well-protected... More ≫

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Using good irrigation strategies with dry bean can mean a healthy crop with high yield and quality potential. In addition to ensuring that the dry bean crop is well-fertilized and well-protected from pests, growers are encouraged to properly manage irrigation by regularly monitoring soil water to ensure that the availability of water does not become a limiting factor in producing a high yielding dry bean crop.

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Irrigation system application efficiency values

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Different irrigation systems have different application efficiencies. Understanding the application efficiencies of different irrigation systems can help producers make critical irrigation... More ≫

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Different irrigation systems have different application efficiencies. Understanding the application efficiencies of different irrigation systems can help producers make critical irrigation management decisions for optimum crop yield and quality.

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Irrigation scheduling for timothy hay in southern Alberta

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Irrigation management is about controlling the rate, amount, and timing of applied irrigation water in a planned and efficient manner. With good irrigation management, a timothy hay crop can have... More ≫

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Irrigation management is about controlling the rate, amount, and timing of applied irrigation water in a planned and efficient manner. With good irrigation management, a timothy hay crop can have high yield and quality potential.

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Optimum seeding date and rates for irrigated grain and oilseed crops

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Irrigation farmers strive for optimum crop production. The timeliness of seeding is one of the most important agronomic practices for achieving high yields of cereal and oilseed crops under... More ≫

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Irrigation farmers strive for optimum crop production. The timeliness of seeding is one of the most important agronomic practices for achieving high yields of cereal and oilseed crops under irrigation. As well, increased seeding rates can be useful for ensuring higher yields under irrigated conditions.

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