What's New in Publications - Summer 2009

FS100/561-1 Crop Water Use and Requirements html pdf
Crop water is the amount of water used by a crop for growth and cooling. Includes sections on evapotranspiration, water use for vegetative growth, effects of moisture stress on crops, and more. 2009. 3 pages.

FS114/20-2 Malting Barley html pdf
Covers a wide variety of topics including seeding, weed/disease control, harvesting, and fertilizing. Revised 2009. 5 pages.

FS120/45-1How to Purchase High Quality Forage Seed html pdf
Using high quality seed results in better yields and quality. This factsheet contains guidelines on purchasing good quality forage seed. Revised 2009. 7 pages.

FS400/837-1 Understanding the Federal Tax Deferral html pdf
In 1987, the federal Department of Finance introduced the Income Deferral from Sales in a Prescribed Drought Region Provision into the Income Tax Act. This factsheet contains frequently asked questions and answers to help explain the federal tax deferral. Revised 2009. 2 pages.

FS460/830-2 Horse Boarding Stables in Alberta: An Economic Analysis html pdf
In 2008, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development and he Horse Industry Association of Alberta did an economic analysis project with a volunteer group of stables owners. This factsheet looks at case studies, economic performance, benchmarks and group average.

FS519-23 Controlling Field Pea Disease in Direct Seeding Systems html pdf
Whether in a direct or conventional seeding system, a field pea crop requires close observation for disease throughout the growing season.Discusses field pea diseases, disease levels in direct versus conventional seeding systems, and disease control. Revised 2009. 4 pages.

FS716(C01) Farm Water Supply Requirements html pdf
All farms require a safe and dependable water supply. Getting this can require planning. Sections include water requirements, water sources and livestock/poultry water consumption. Revised 2009. 4 pages

FS832-2 Working With Your Lenders - Keep Them in the Loop html pdf
What are the most important things farm owners and managers can do to maintain effective relationships with their lenders during times of hardship? Revised 2009. 1 page.

FS845-6 Farm Direct Marketing for Rural Producers html pdf
Discusses some of the basic components and strategies of farm direct marketing agricultural products and services. Revised 2009. 11 pages.

878-1 Negotiating Surface Rights html pdf
Contains basic information for landowners and occupants who are involved in surface rights negotiations. This pamphlet gives an overview of a complex topic. Revised 2009. 9 pages.

878-3 Leasing Mineral Rights html pdf
Discusses mineral leasing for freehold mineral owners. Addresses features of mineral leasing in Alberta. Includes sections on the lease agreement, delayed production payment, royalties and more. Revised 2009. 11 pages.

878-4 Pipelines in Alberta: What Farmers Need to Know html pdf
Gives a synopsis of the procedures and regulations a surface owner or occupant may encounter if an energy company installs a pipeline on privately owned or leased land. Revised 2009. 8 pages.

878-5 Seismic Operations and Landowner's Rights html pdf
Farmers have specific rights with regard to seismic operations. Topics covered include: seismic operations and landowner’s rights; seismic operations and water wells; and, the geophysical inspector program. Revised 2009. 15 pages.

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