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Reduced tillage linkages [2004]

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This document presented proceedings from the "Direct Seeding Advantage 2004" workshop held in Nisku, Alberta, which explored reduced tillage practices and direct seeding systems in agriculture. It... More ≫

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This document presented proceedings from the "Direct Seeding Advantage 2004" workshop held in Nisku, Alberta, which explored reduced tillage practices and direct seeding systems in agriculture. It included scientific presentations, farmer case studies, and on-farm research results addressing soil health, carbon sequestration, crop disease management, and equipment performance. Researchers from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), and various Canadian institutions discussed long-term impacts of no-till systems on soil organic carbon, nitrogen mineralization, and agronomic sustainability.

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Reduced tillage linkages [2003]

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This document presented the proceedings of the "Direct Seeding Advantage 2003" workshop held on November 18 to 19, 2003, in Nisku, Alberta, which focused on reduced tillage linkages in... More ≫

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This document presented the proceedings of the "Direct Seeding Advantage 2003" workshop held on November 18 to 19, 2003, in Nisku, Alberta, which focused on reduced tillage linkages in agriculture. It included research findings and practical insights on direct seeding equipment, residue management, nitrogen fertilizer strategies, insect pest control, and carbon sequestration. Experts from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and various Canadian institutions discussed the environmental and economic benefits of reduced tillage systems, including improved soil quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and enhanced crop performance. The workshop also highlighted the Reduced Tillage LINKAGES (RTL) program and farmer-to-farmer networks supporting sustainable cropping practices.

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Direct seeding advantage : workshop proceedings : Direct Seeding Advantage for Industry, December 15th, 1999, Olds College, Olds, Alberta

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This document contains the proceedings of the "Direct Seeding Advantage for Industry" workshop held on December 15, 1999, at Olds College, Alberta, as part of Phase II of the Alberta Reduced... More ≫

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This document contains the proceedings of the "Direct Seeding Advantage for Industry" workshop held on December 15, 1999, at Olds College, Alberta, as part of Phase II of the Alberta Reduced Tillage Initiative (ARTI). The workshop featured expert presentations on weed control, fertility management, problem soils, and economic decision-making in direct seeding systems. It included detailed agronomic strategies, herbicide efficacy data, and nutrient management practices tailored for reduced tillage. The event aimed to support industry professionals in promoting conservation tillage and improving farm profitability. Speaker biographies and a comprehensive list of factsheet series on direct seeding were also provided.

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Proceedings of direct seeding workshop : "one man's trash is another man's treasure" : January 14, 1999, Dunvegan Motor Inn, Fairview, Alberta

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This proceedings volume presented the "One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure" Direct Seeding Workshop held on January 14, 1999, in Fairview, Alberta. It compiled research findings, field... More ≫

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This proceedings volume presented the "One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure" Direct Seeding Workshop held on January 14, 1999, in Fairview, Alberta. It compiled research findings, field trials, and producer experiences on direct seeding practices, with emphasis on inoculant formulations for peas, non-tillage removal of creeping red fescue, weed removal timing, opener technologies, fall and early spring seeding, climate variability, transgenic canola systems, and crop rotation strategies. The document included multi-year data, economic analyses, and agronomic recommendations for optimizing direct seeding under diverse environmental and management conditions.

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Direct seeding proceedings : direct seeding in wet years : January 15, 1998, Dunvegan Motor Inn, Fairview, Alberta

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This proceedings volume documents the "Direct Seeding in Wet Years" workshop held on January 15, 1998, in Fairview, Alberta, under the Alberta Reduced Tillage Initiative. It presents field trials,... More ≫

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This proceedings volume documents the "Direct Seeding in Wet Years" workshop held on January 15, 1998, in Fairview, Alberta, under the Alberta Reduced Tillage Initiative. It presents field trials, producer experiences, and agronomic research addressing challenges and strategies for direct seeding under wet spring conditions. Topics include climate variability, pre-seeding herbicide timing, fall and early spring seeding, direct seeding into alfalfa, novel trait canola systems, and pea disease management in conservation tillage. The document features experimental data, regional surveys, and practical recommendations for optimizing crop performance and soil health in moisture-abundant years.

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Proceedings of direct seeding "back to the future II" : Alberta Reduced Tillage Initiative : January 16, 1997, Dunvegan Motor Inn, Fairview, Alberta

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This proceedings volume documents the "Direct Seeding: Back to the Future II" workshop held on January 16, 1997, in Fairview, Alberta, as part of the Alberta Reduced Tillage Initiative. It... More ≫

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This proceedings volume documents the "Direct Seeding: Back to the Future II" workshop held on January 16, 1997, in Fairview, Alberta, as part of the Alberta Reduced Tillage Initiative. It presents field-level experiences, agronomic research, and policy discussions on conservation tillage and direct seeding systems in western Canada. Topics include fertilizer placement, weed management, crop rotations, precision farming, and the integration of legumes for nitrogen fixation. The workshop featured contributions from producers, researchers, and government specialists, emphasizing practical innovations, soil health, and sustainable crop production. The document includes experimental data, regional trials, and economic analyses relevant to reduced tillage adoption.

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Proceedings of Dryland Salinity Control Workshop, held at the Sheraton Cavalier, Calgary, Alberta, February 24-25, 1987

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This document compiled proceedings from the Dryland Salinity Control Workshop held in Calgary, Alberta, in February 1987, and included contributions from Canadian and American agencies. It... More ≫

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This document compiled proceedings from the Dryland Salinity Control Workshop held in Calgary, Alberta, in February 1987, and included contributions from Canadian and American agencies. It presented hydrogeological, isotopic, and soil-based investigations into the causes and control of dryland salinity, with emphasis on groundwater movement in clay till, artesian conditions, and recharge mechanisms. The workshop introduced decision-analysis frameworks for salinity investigations and evaluated vegetative and mechanical control strategies. Key findings included the identification of recharge and discharge zones using soil profiles, isotopic dating of groundwater, and the role of land management in salinity mitigation.

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