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Impact of Land Rolling on Grain and Silage Production in Cereals Under Irrigation
Rolling Cereals Impact of Land Rolling on Grain and Silage Production in Cereals Under Irrigation Project Abstract Land rollers are commonly used to push rocks into the soils and improve harvest operation during silage crop production. Other benefits of land rolling include cleaner seed at harvest, and reduced damage to the harvesting equipment. However, there
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Winter Crops
Winter Crops Winter Crops Project Abstract Winter crops provide a distinct advantage over spring crops in extending the growing season under western Canadian conditions. Their longer period of growth compared to spring crops generally leads to higher grain yield in addition to limiting weed pressure and soil erosion. Due to these reasons, there is high
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Southern Alberta Pest Monitoring
Pest Monitoring Southern Alberta Pest Monitoring Project Abstract Distribution and abundance of insect pests in Alberta that affect field crops is correlated with climate, weather, agronomic practices, and natural enemies. These factors can be used to forecast insect pest populations and better understand where and when crops may be affected. Bertha Armyworm and Diamondback Moth
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Desiccation Timing Trials
Desiccation Timing Alfalfa Seed Commission – Desiccation Timing Trials Project Abstract Alfalfa seed production crops have a long growing season often harvested in Late September to early October when the weather is cooler with frost and possibility of snow or other inclement weather. Desiccation occurs within 7 days of application to prevent pod shattering. As
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Desiccation Product Trials
Product Trials Alfalfa Seed Commission – Desiccation Product Trials Project Abstract Reglone with a surfactant (usually Li700) is the common chemical combination used to desiccate seed alfalfa crops in Southern Alberta. For organic systems of seed alfalfa production there is no chemical options for desiccation. Also, there are many surfactants on the market that can
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Alfalfa Weevil Trials
Alfalfa Weevil Trails Alfalfa Seed Commission – Alfalfa Weevil Trails Project Abstract Alfalfa weevils are a pest in seed alfalfa production because the larvae eat the flower buds off the plants. High population of Alfalfa weevil can substantially decrease yield. In the last few years, Alfalfa Weevil larvae have become more resistant to common insecticides
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Alberta Soil Health Benchmarking Monitoring
Soil Health Alberta Soil Health Benchmarking Monitoring Project Abstract There is an increasing interest in the link between soil health, plant health and ultimately food quality. Society is also concerned with carbon both in the air and soil. Since carbon and soil health are very closely connected, management practices that improve carbon sequestration will result
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How Rolling Barley for Silage Can Affect Yield
Rolling Barley How Rolling Barley for Silage Can Affect Yield Project Abstract The purpose of rolling barley is to push rocks into the soil so that the chopper header does not hit them and damage equipment. To date, rolling barley doesn’t have research to verify the best time to roll the crop or at which
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