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Winter manure management considerations
Preparing for winter manure spreading, even if it is not needed, will save time, money and stress if the need arises.
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Growing gifts for gardening enthusiasts
Information about Alberta’s native plants, as well as growing and maintaining healthy gardens and landscapes, makes a great gift.
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Consider the right time for manure or compost application
Applying manure at the ‘right’ time helps to improve nutrient use efficiency, while reducing nutrient loss and environmental risks.
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Determine the right rate for manure or compost application
Factors to consider when determining how much manure or compost should be applied to get the desired crop productivity.
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Forage sources
Feeders who realize they are short of forage are trying to secure their winter feed supplies.
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Improving on-farm irrigation systems
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership Water Program helps irrigation producers fund equipment upgrades.
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Consider the right source of manure or compost for field application
Considering the right nutrient source to use in a specific situation will optimize manure or compost use efficiency.
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Cattle on feed reports show tighter supplies
Signs point to tighter fed supplies, while moisture conditions remain the main obstacle to growth.
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Apply for a cash advance under the Advance Payments Program
Cash advances under this program provide cash flow to help meet financial needs until sale of the secured agricultural products.
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Field selection for fall manure or compost application
There are several factors to consider when selecting the right fields before applying manure or compost this fall.
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Apply now for an Agricultural Society Innovation Award
This award recognizes agricultural societies for their innovation, resilience and commitment to their communities.
