| | FS100/22-1 Using 1,000 Kernel Weight for Calculating Seeding Rates and Harvest Losses html pdf
By using the 1,000 kernel weight, producers can account for seed size variations when calculating seeding rates, calibrating seed drills and estimating shattering and combine losses. Find out how! Revised 2007. 5 pages.
FS112/10-1 Agronomic Management of Winter Wheat in Alberta html pdf
Winter wheat is an excellent crop for many southern and central Alberta farmers to consider growing. Includes sections on variety selection, seeding, fertilization, and more! 2007. 4 pages.
FS149/632-4 Disease Forecasting for Schlerotinia White Stem Rot in Canola html pdf
Sclerotinia White Stem Rot is one of the most destructive canola diseases. This factsheet contains a forecast system that was developed to help producers deal with this disease. It is a checklist that helps growers to make a decision on the need for applying a foliar fungicide. Revised 2007. 4 pages.
FS 277/20-3 Field Shelterbelts for Soil Conservation html pdf
This factsheet describes three aspects of field shelterbelts: wind erosion control and other benefits; suitable field shelterbelt species for Alberta; and, management of field shelterbelts, including planning, establishment, maintenance and renovation. Revised 2007. 8 pages.
FS420/16-1 Using the Animal Unit Month (AUM) Effectively html pdf
The Animal Unit Month (AUM) is useful in helping range and pasture managers work out suitable stocking rates for pastures under a wide range of conditions. Revised 2007. 2 pages.
FS420/52-3 Winter Feeding Programs for Beef Cows and Calves html pdf
Plan a winter feeding program well in advance. Use the tools available to sample feed, and get feed test results. A balanced ration minimizes costs and improves animal performance. Revised 2007. 7 pages.
FS420/57-2 Effect of Bale Processing on Particle Size and Potential Feeding Losses in Hay or Bale Silage html pdf
Livestock producers should be aware of the effect that bale processors may have on different feed types. This factsheet looks at the results of an Alberta Agriculture and Food study that measured the effect of bale processing on particle size distribution in the windrow. 2007. 3 pages.
FS519-17 Removing Forages from the Rotation in a Direct Seeding System html pdf
Using herbicides and direct seeding equipment can be an effective way to remove forages from a rotation. Each producer needs to design their own program for removing forages considering the type of forage to be removed and the crop that will be seeded. Revised 2007. 4 pages.
FS616-24 Honey Bees and Winterkill html pdf
After the unusually high overwintering losses during the winter of 2006-2007, beekeepers were concerned about honey bee health and what could be done to help reduce winterkill. This factsheet discusses best management practices to help do just that. 2007. 3 pages.
FS640-6 Scentless Chamomile: Biology and Control html pdf
Scentless Chamomile is a problem is Alberta. It spreads quickly along roadsides and fencelines and reduces yield in hay fields, pastures and croplands. It is of primary concern in hay land and pasture where control options are limited and there is little competition from slow establishing forages. Revised 2007. 5 pages.
FS641-15 Control Options for Downy Brome on Prairie Reclamation Sites html pdf
A major problem in the United States, Downy Brome is becoming a problem in southern Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. It has even been elevated to noxious weed status by several Alberta municipalities. Find out how to control this annual grass. Revised October 2007. 3 pages.
FS663-16 Coccidiosis in Cattle html pdf
Coccidiosis is a common protozoan disease of cattle (particularly weaned calves) in Alberta. Includes sections on life cycle of coccidian, diseases it causes, recognizing the disease, diagnosing the disease, and more. Revised 2007.
FS716 (D04) Chemical Analysis Interpretation of Domestic Farm Water Supplies html pdf
A farm water supply should be analyzed regularly, at least whenever a new water source is constructed or when a change in water quality is noticed. This factsheet can help you interpret the results of a laboratory analysis. Revised 2007. 4 pages.
FS716 (D11) Alternatives for Iron Removal html pdf
Topics covered include iron bacteria, air injection, manganese greensand iron filter, water softener, chlorination-filtration, and aeration settling and filtration. Revised 2007. 2 pages.
FS716 (D43) Small Water Filters for Taste, Odour and Sediment Removal html pdf
Small water filters are relatively inexpensive and are intended for use at a single water outlet to remove specific contaminants. Discusses activated carbon/sediment filers, sediment filters (dirt and rust), and maintenance. Revised. 2007. 3 pages.
FS716 (D62) Water Distillers html pdf
Water distillers can remove most minerals, metals, organic chemicals and micro-organisms from water. A clean, well-maintained distiller will remove over 95 per cent of the minerals. Includes sections on distiller operation, costs, maintenance, and certification of distillers. Revised September 2007. 4 pages.
FS768-4 Integrating Biogas, Confined Feedlot Operations and Ethanol Production html pdf
Given the number of clusters of agricultural operations in Alberta, there may be a potential to integrate biogas plants with other operations. This factsheet explores an integrated system consisting of an ethanol manufacturing facility, a confined feedlot operation and a biogas plant. 2007. 4 pages.
852-5 2006 Census of Agriculture for Alberta – Provincial Highlights html pdf
Includes information on primary production, farm numbers, land use, operating arrangements, capital, operating expenses, farm operators, farm-related injuries and more. 2007. Pamphlet. |
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