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May 1, 2018
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The 1,000 kernel (1,000 K) weight is a measure of seed size. It is the weight in grams of 1,000 seeds. Seed size and the 1,000 K weight can vary from one crop to another, between varieties of the...
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January 1, 2012
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Since 1975 Alberta Agriculture & Rural Development has annually surveyed custom rates and rental rates to provide information to farmers and custom operators. This publication presents a...
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March 1, 2005
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Downy brome is a winter annual, grassy weed that is becoming increasingly troublesome in southern Alberta. Its rapid increase in density and distribution on cropland is associated with fall-seeded...
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September 1, 2000
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Seeding canola very early in the spring or before fall freeze up has several advantages. It spreads out farming operations. It may also minimize the impact of devastating diseases, insects, frosts...
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March 1, 2000
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Quack grass can reduce crop yields if it is not controlled. This weed is most common in the higher moisture regions of Alberta and has the potential to increase under direct seeding unless...
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November 1, 1999
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Uniform and wide distribution of straw and chaff residues is essential in direct seeding systems. You must spread residues evenly to avoid or reduce problems such as: equipment plugging; poor seed...
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July 1, 1999
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Crop residue management is essential for successful direct seeding. Maintaining crop residue, rather than baling, burning or tilling, offers many benefits. These include increased snow catch and...
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May 1, 1999
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Insect pest management in canola requires field scouting and accurate, frequent monitoring regardless of whether conventional or direct seeding systems are used.
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May 1, 1999
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Disease control in wheat requires good agronomic practices whether conventional or direct seeding systems are used. Weather conditions and crop rotations are much more important factors than the...
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May 1, 1999
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Research has shown that soil temperature, while cooler under seeded soils, does not appear to be a concern in most years. Cooler seedbeds can be managed through even spreading of crop residues and...