| | FS127/541-2 Fertilizer and Nutrient Management of Timothy Hay html pdf
This factsheet looks at soil testing, general nutrient requirements, manure fertilization, plant tissue analysis, and more. 2009. 7 pages.
FS130/538-1 Nutrient Management on Intensively Managed Pastures html pdf
This factsheet covers key topics that affect nutrient management on intensively managed pastures, including: nutrient pools and pathways; nutrient uptake; grazing management; and, more! 2009. 7 pages.
FS142/32-1 Varieties of Pulse Crop for Alberta html pdf
Contains performance data tables compiled under the Regional Variety Testing Program. Includes data for peas lentils, dry beans, chickpea and fababean. 2010.12 pages.
FS143/20-1 Mustard Production for Alberta html pdf
Mustard is an important special crop grown on the Canadian prairies. Looks at mustard types and uses, production and variety selection, cropping systems and rotations, water use and yield, and more.
171/821-5 The Economics of Sugar Beet Production in Alberta 2008 html pdf
Report from a study into production costs and returns for sugar beet production in Alberta in 2008. As well as focusing on sugar beet production costs and returns in 2008, this publication contains a comparison of costs and returns from 1999-2008, an overview of sugar beet production in the province between 1980-2009, and more! 2010. 39 pages.
FS188/20-2 Rhodiola rosea: A High Value Crop html pdf
Rhodiola rosea can be cultivated in colder areas of Canada where few other economically important crops can be grown. Includes sections on uses, agronomy, quality, markets, future prospects and more. 2010. 3 pages.
FS258/541-1 Nutrient Recommendations for Russet Burbank Potatoes in Southern Alberta html pdf
Discusses optimal petiole nutrient concentration ranges for Russet Burbank potatoes grown in southern Alberta. The conclusions are based on in-province research. 2010. 2 pages.
FS420/51-1 Effects of Nutrition on Beef Cow Reproduction html pdf
The nutritional quality of feeds and forage can have a tremendous influence on the reproductive performance of cattle. This factsheet describes the effect of deficiencies and imbalances of both macro and micro nutrients. Revised 2009. 4 pages.
FS420/63-1 Utilizing Annual Cereals for Livestock Feed html pdf
Producers may need to feed more animals than anticipated during a drought. Additional feed requirements may be met by harvesting annual crops to supplement current hay production and carryover stocks. Revised 2009. 2 pages.
FS420/816-2 Management Strategies for Cattle During Dry Conditions html pdf
During dry conditions, budget decisions involve whether to maintaining all, some of none of the core productive base: the herd. Discusses the importance of the decision-making criteria of affordability (cash flow), profitability and desirability (including reversibility and longer term goals). Revised 2009, 2 pages.
FS622-5 Control of Clover Mites html pdf
One of the first pests to become evident in the spring is the clover mite, Bryobia praetiosa. Find out about its life history and importance, as well as control methods. Revised 2010. 2 pages
821-1 The Dairy Cost Study: Economics of Milk Production in Alberta 2008
The Dairy Cost Study is an analysis of the costs and returns of a sample of Alberta dairy producers for a given production year. This report was prepared from the farm records of 58 milk producers in Alberta who volunteered for the 2008 Dairy Cost Study. Includes sections on production factor analysis, detailed management factors, historical economic trends, impact of quota value on dairy returns, and more. 2009. 68 pages.
FS845-1 The Essentials of Pricing html pdf
Setting a price for a product can be a challenging job for both start-up and established businesses. It’s an important task since the success of your business relies on your ability to make a profit. Looks at the three essential factors in pricing, and how to set prices for profitability. Revised 2009. 6 pages.
FS845-2 Methods to Price Your Product html pdf
Discusses the three basic methods for product pricing: cost-based, competition-based and customer-based. Includes tips for successful pricing as well as a glossary, references and a resource listing. Revised 2009. 7 pages. |
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