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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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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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Irrigated dry bean nutrient requirements for southern Alberta

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Producers can benefit from using inoculant with beans. However, to reach the full yield potential, additional nitrogen fertilizer is recommended on fields that have less than 80 to 90 lb N/ac in... More ≫

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Producers can benefit from using inoculant with beans. However, to reach the full yield potential, additional nitrogen fertilizer is recommended on fields that have less than 80 to 90 lb N/ac in the 0 to 12 inch (0 - 30 cm) depth of soil. A nitrogen fertilizer recommendation chart has been developed for soil testing labs, fertilizer dealers and producers to fine tune nitrogen fertilizer recommendations. The response to phosphorus fertilizer is generally small, usually due to moderate to higher soil test P levels in irrigated soils. However, phosphorus is very important in bean production, and a maintenance application may be beneficial, even at higher soil test levels. A phosphorus fertilizer recommendation chart was developed from the research data.

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Fertilizer requirements of irrigated grain and oilseed crops

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This Agdex fact sheet contains fertilizer management information and recommendations for irrigated grain and oilseed crops based on recent field research conducted by the Agronomy Section of... More ≫

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This Agdex fact sheet contains fertilizer management information and recommendations for irrigated grain and oilseed crops based on recent field research conducted by the Agronomy Section of Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. See the topic list below.

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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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Irrigation management in Alberta

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The introduction and widespread adoption of centre pivot irrigation has been instrumental in the expansion of the irrigated crop production area in southern Alberta. Consistency of yield and... More ≫

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The introduction and widespread adoption of centre pivot irrigation has been instrumental in the expansion of the irrigated crop production area in southern Alberta. Consistency of yield and quality of product are the consequences of a properly managed centre pivot irrigation system.

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