Soils and Water Publications

• All free factsheets listed are available online (see hypertext links).
• Hard copies (limit of 10 per title) are available to Alberta residents by using the online order form or by calling 780-427-0391.
• Residents of other provinces are reminded the information is specific to Alberta, so they should contact their own agriculture departments for information more pertinent to their local conditions.

Management
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Agdex No.	Title		Format
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510-1	Agricultural Soil Compaction: Causes and Management. 2010.		html	pdf
515-1	Sustainable Crop Rotations for Alberta's Brown Soil Zone. 2003.		html	pdf
518-6	High Salt Content in Garden Soil.		html	pdf
518-8	Management of Solonetzic Soils.		html	pdf
518-12	Dryland Saline Seeps: Types and Causes. Revised 2000.		html	pdf
518-16	Structural Controls for Dryland Saline Seeps. Revised 1998.		html	pdf
518-17	Salt Tolerance of Plants. 2001.		html	pdf
518-18	Vegetative Control of Saline Seep Recharge. 2007.		html	pdf
518-19	Perennial Forages for Saline Seeps. 2007.		html	pdf
518-20	Management of Sodic Soils in Alberta. 2010.		html	pdf

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Soil Classification .
Agdex No.	Title		Format
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525-2	Alberta Soil Quality Card. 2003.			pdf

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Direct Seeding .
Agdex No.	Title		Format
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519-9	Controlling Wheat Diseases in Direct Seeding Systems. Revised 1999.		html	pdf
519-13	Controlling Barley Diseases in Direct Seeding Systems. Revised 1999.		html	pdf
519-15	Foxtail Barley Control in Direct Seeding Systems. Revised 2007.		html	pdf
519-16	Controlling Wildlife Damage in Direct Seeding Systems.		html	pdf
519-17	Removing Forages from the Rotation in a Direct Seeding System. Revised 2018. -UPDATE-		html	pdf
519-19	Controlling Canola Insect Pests in Direct Seeding Systems. Revised 1999.		html	pdf
519-20	Anhydrous Ammonia Use at Seeding. 1998.		html	pdf
519-22	Seed Row Spacing and Seeding Rates in Direct Seeding. 1998.		html	pdf
519-23	Controlling Field Pea Diseases in Direct Seeding Systems. Revised 2009.		html	pdf
519-25	Estimating the Value of Crop Residues. Revised 2008.		html	pdf
519-27	Controlling Quackgrass in Direct Seeding Systems. 2000.		html	pdf
519-28	Crop Rotations in Direct Seeding. Revised 2008.		html	pdf
570-4	Residue Management for Successful Direct Seeding. Revised 1999.		html	pdf
570-6	Soil Quality and Moisture Conservation Benefits of Direct Seeding.		html	pdf
570-7	Direct Seeding Systems: Terms, Definitions and Explanations. Revised 1999.		html	pdf
590-2 .	Soil Temperature and Direct Seeding. Revised 1999.		html	pdf

Soil Fertility .
Agdex No.	Title		Format
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531-1	Micronutrient Requirements of Crops.		html	pdf
531-3	Minerals for Plants, Animals and Man. Revised 1998.		html	pdf
531-4	Soil pH and Plant Nutrients. 2003.		html	pdf
532-3	Copper Deficiency: Diagnosis and Correction. 1999.		html	pdf
534-1	Liming Acid Soils.		html	pdf
534-2	Wood Ash - An Alternative Liming Material for Agricultural Soils. 2002.		html	pdf
536-1	Soil Organic Matter.		html	pdf
537-1	Home Composting. Reprint of Environment Council of Alberta fact sheet.			pdf
538-1	Manure Application and Nutrient Balance on Rangeland. 2003.		html	pdf
538-2	Sampling Liquid Manure for Analysis. 2008.		html	pdf
538-3	Ammonia Volatilization from Manure Application. 2008.		html	pdf
538-4	Sampling Solid Manure for Analysis. 2008.		html	pdf
538 / 120-2	Applying Manure on Perennial Forage. 2006.		html	pdf
538 / 450-1	Sampling Poultry Manure for Analysis. 2008.		html	pdf
090-2	Use of Fertilizers, Manures and Pesticides for Sustainable Farm Management. 2008.		html	pdf
121 / 531-5	Soil and Nutrient Management of Alfalfa. 2005.		html	pdf
130 / 538-1	Nutrient Management on Intensively Managed Pastures. 2009.		html	pdf
142 / 532-1	Irrigated Dry Bean Nutrient Requirements for Southern Alberta. Revised 2013.		html	pdf	mobile version
142 / 532-2	Pea Nutrient Requirements in Alberta. 2002.		html	pdf

Fertilizers
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Agdex No.	Title		Format
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540-1	Crop Nutrition and Fertilizer Requirements.		html	pdf
541-1	Alberta Fertilizer Guide. Revised 2004.		html	pdf
541-2	Fertilizing Eroded Knolls. Revised 2013.		html	pdf	mobile version
542-3	Phosphorus Fertilizer Application in Crop Production. Revised 2013.		html	pdf	mobile version
542-9	Potassium Fertilizer Application in Crop Production. Revised 2013.		html	pdf	mobile version
542-10	Sulphur Fertilizer Application in Crop Production. Revised 2013.		html	pdf	mobile version
542-11	Fall-applied Nitrogen: Risks and Benefits. Revised 2013.		html	pdf	mobile version
100 / 541-1	Fertilizer Requirements of Irrigated Grain and Oilseed Crops. Revised 2013.		html	pdf	mobile version
100 / 548-1	Plant Growth Regulators: What Agronomists Need to Know. Revised 2018. -UPDATE-		html
112 / 541-1	Fertilizing Irrigated Soft White Spring Wheat.		html	pdf
112 / 542-1	Fertilizing Winter Wheat in Southern Alberta. 2000.		html	pdf
114 / 540-1	Optimizing Barley Silage Production in Alberta. 2000.		html	pdf
114 / 540-2	Agronomic and Fertilizer Management of Barley in Alberta. 2008.		html	pdf
127 / 541-1	Fertilizing Grass for Hay and Pasture. 2005.		html	pdf

Irrigation and Drainage
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Agdex No.	Title		Format
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560-1	Irrigation in Alberta. Revised 2001.		hardcopy only
560-2	Irrigation Management in Alberta. 2011.		html	pdf
560-3	Land Classification for Irrigation in Alberta. Revised 2016.		html	pdf
561-18	Fertilizer Requirements of Irrigated Alfalfa. Revised 2001.		html	pdf
563-1	Irrigation System Application Efficiency Values. 2011.		html	pdf
573-5	Grassed Waterway Improvement and Gully Restoration. Revised 2007.		html	pdf
573-6	Grassed Waterway Construction.		html	pdf
100 / 561-2	Optimum Seeding Date and Rates for Irrigated Grain and Oilseed Crops. 2011.		html	pdf
111 / 561-1	Irrigation Scheduling for Silage Corn in Southern Alberta. Revised 2016.		html	pdf
112 / 561-1	Irrigation Scheduling for Winter Wheat in Southern Alberta. 2011.		html	pdf
112 / 561-2	Irrigation Scheduling for Spring Wheat in Southern Alberta. 2011.		html	pdf
114 / 561-1	Irrigation Scheduling for Barley in Southern Alberta. 2011.		html	pdf
121 / 561-1	Irrigation Scheduling for Alfalfa Hay in Southern Alberta. 2011.		html	pdf
127 / 561-1	Irrigation Scheduling for Timothy Hay in Southern Alberta. 2011.		html	pdf
142 / 561-1	Irrigation Scheduling for Dry Bean in Southern Alberta. Revised 2011.		html	pdf
142 / 561-2	Irrigation Scheduling for Pea in Southern Alberta. 2011.		html	pdf
149 / 561-1	Irrigation Scheduling for Canola in Southern Alberta. 2011.		html	pdf
171 / 561-1	Irrigation Scheduling for Sugar Beet in Southern Alberta. Revised 2012.		html	pdf
258 / 561-1 .	Irrigation Scheduling for Potato in Southern Alberta. 2011.		html	pdf

Soil and Water Conservation
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Agdex No.	Title		Format
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570-4	Residue Management for Successful Direct Seeding. Revised 1999.		html	pdf
570-6	Soil Quality and Moisture Conservation Benefits of Direct Seeding.		html	pdf
570-7	Direct Seeding Systems: Terms, Definitions and Explanations. Revised 1999.		html	pdf
572-1	Emergency Wind Erosion Control Measures. Revised 1998.		html	pdf
572-2	An Introduction to Wind Erosion Control. Revised 1998.		html
573-5	Grassed Waterway Improvement and Gully Restoration. Revised 2007.		html	pdf
573-6	Grassed Waterway Construction.		html	pdf
576-1	Managing Nitrogen to Protect Water Quality. 2000.		html	pdf	mobile version
576-2	Managing Phosphorus to Protect Water Quality. 2000.		html	pdf	mobile version
576-4	Managing Cow-Calf Operations to Protect Water Quality. 2000.		html	pdf	mobile version
576-5	Protect Groundwater Quality - Minimize the Risks. 2000.		html	pdf	mobile version
576-6	Manure Management to Protect Water Quality. 2000.		html	pdf	mobile version
576-8	Getting to Know Your Local Watershed. 2002.			pdf
577-1	Building Community Partnerships. 2003.		hardcopy only
123 / 20-2	Legume Green Manuring.		html
130 / 14-1	Range and Pasture Management When Dealing with Drought.		html	pdf

Reclamation
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Agdex No.	Title		Format
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580-1	Guide to Using Native Plants on Disturbed Lands. $30.00.		purchase info
580-2	Growing Native Plants of Western Canada. $30.00		purchase info
580-3	Establishing Native Plant Communities. $30.00.		purchase info
420 / 580-1	Managing Feedlot Shutdowns. 1999.		html	pdf
420 / 580-2	Cattle Wintering Sites: Managing for Good Stewardship. 2001.		html	pdf
420 / 580-3	Wintering Site Assessment and Design Tool. 2013.		html	pdf
641-15	Control Options for Downy Brome on Prairie Reclamation Sites. Revised 2007.		html	pdf

Soil Temperature
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Agdex No.	Title		Format
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590-1	Soil Temperature for Germination.		html	pdf
590-2	Soil Temperature and Direct Seeding. Revised 1999.		html	pdf

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