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Comparative Winterhardiness of Cultivated and Native Alaskan Grasses, and Forage Yield and Quality as Influenced by Harvest Schedules and Frequencies, and Rates of Applied Nitrogen

The objectives of this investigation were to compare certain traditional forage grasses with several native Alaskan grass species for forage yield, forage quality as measured by percent crude prtein and digestibility and comparative winterhardiness in three separate exerpiments. Show Less

Leslie J. Klebesadel ~ Catalog # B-99 ~ Jul 1, 1994

Use of Native Alaskan Materials for Farm & Home Construction

Many potential agricultural areas of Alaska are covered with virgin timber. The research information compiled in this bulletin should be of value to those individuals who anticipate vuilding and to all organizations interested in sound, economical construction. Show Less

C. Ivan Branton, C. R. Fahnestock ~ Catalog # B-17 ~ Nov 1, 1953

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Three Varieties of Native Alaskan Grasses for Revegetation Purposes

The objective of these studies involved determining commercially available cultivars that would satisfy needs for ground cover at revegation sites. Show Less

William W. Mitchell ~ Catalog # C32 ~ Dec 1, 1979

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Winterhardiness, Forage Production, and Persistence of Introduced and Native Grasses and Legumes in Southcentral Alaska

This study consisted of four separate field experiments, each of six years duration, conducted at the Matanuska Research Farm. Objectives were to compare winterhardiness, forage productivity and general persistence of introduced grass and legume species, strains and cultivars from various world sources with Alaska-developed cultivars and native Alaskan species. Show Less

Leslie J. Klebesadel ~ Catalog # B-101 ~ Aug 1, 1994

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Agroborealis

1972 meat prices down in Fairbanks and Seattle; Controlled environment agriculture (CEA); Agricultural climatologists meet in Alaska; Preserving Alaska's wood products by double diffusion; Nitrogen fertilization of polar bromegrass; Soil testing as a research tool; Milton Barzee new agronomist at Palmer; Photoperiod / Nyctoperiod pattern in autumn critical to grasses in Alaska; Pumpkins, polyethylene, and photoperiod; Alaska Plant Materials Center, a new institution; Research progress with alfalfa in Alaska; New swine research facility; comparison of oat-pea and barley-pea silage as feed for dairy cows; Barley yields on summer-fallowed and stubble land; Wheat research in Alaska; Using native plant resources for conservation; Rotary plow gives yeoman service; Basil Bensin dies at 91; New potato Varieties for diversification and specialized markets; Controlling Alaskan insects without chemicals; Private campgrounds in Alaska. Publications list [1972/1973]. Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 5-1 ~ Jul 1, 1973

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Exotic Plants in Alaska's Parks

Results from a survey conducted in Alaska Park Service lands throughout the state, identifying about fifty non-native plant species. Show Less

Chris McKee ~ Catalog # MP 2005-06 ~ Jun 1, 2005

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Utilization of native Bluejoint grass in Alaska

This report provides a background of information that can assist in assessing in a general way the potential value of native stands of this grass. Show Less

L. J. Klebesadel, W. M. Laughlin ~ Catalog # RPR-56 ~ Mar 1, 1964

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Performance of Fifty-Eight Tomato Varieties Under Greenhouse Culture in Alaska, 1949-1958

Evaluation of tomato varieties for use in greenhouses. Show Less

M. F. Babb ~ Catalog # B-28 ~ Nov 1, 1959

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Performance of 127 Potato Varieties in Alaksa 1951-1959

Evaluation of potato varieties. Show Less

Curtis H. Dearborn ~ Catalog # B-29 ~ Jun 1, 1960

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Wildflower Seed Mixes for Interior Alaska

The objectives of this research were to characterize six native and non-native wildflower seed mixes sold in Alaska in terms of seed germination, flowering dates, winter survival and public acceptability Show Less

Ouina C. Rutledge, Patricia S.... ~ Catalog # RPR-31 ~ Feb 1, 1994

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Matanuska Valley Memoir: The Story of How One Alaskan Community Developed

The story of how one Alaskan community developed Show Less

Hugh A. Johnson, Keith L. Stanton ~ Catalog # B-18 ~ Jul 1, 1955

Forty-seven Years of Experimental Work With Grasses and Legumes In Alaska

As early as 1898 investigations of the agricultural possibilities in Alaska were begun along the southern coast and westward along the Aleutian Islands. In the reports of these investigations frequent reference is made to the variety and abundance of the native grasses, whose value for hay and ensilage in feeding livestock was well-known even .at that early date. In some districts, as many as 40 varieties and species were found. Show Less

Don L. Irwin ~ Catalog # B-12 ~ Nov 1, 1945

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Agroborealis

AES Notes; Evaluation of plants used for strip mine reclamation near Healy, Alaska; native Alaskan pumpelly Bromegrass: characteristics and potential for use; Lingonberry cultivation; Monitoring the activity of root maggots; Rhizoctonia disease of potato; Frost seeding of rapeseed; conservation-tillage and residue-management systems for interior Alaska; Factors affecting the palatability of reindeer meat; Alaska's agricultural lands: some issues in public policy; Forest management for interior Alaska: can products justify costs? Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 16-2 ~ Jul 1, 1984

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Influence of Nitrogen Rate, Nitrogen Source, and Phosphorus Rate on Native Bluejoint Grass Yield and Composition on the Lower Kenai Peninsula

This 11-year study was undertaken to determine responses of native bluejoint to two rates of nitrogen (N) supplosed by ammonium nitrate (AN), urea and two rates of phosphorous (P) on Kachemak silt loam at two locations on the lower Kenai Peninsula. Show Less

Winston M. Laughlin, Glenn R. Smith,... ~ Catalog # B-76 ~ Oct 1, 1987

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Tomatoes--Varieties and Culture for Alaska Greenhouses

Tomato variety trials for use in greenhouses Show Less

Donald H. Dinkel ~ Catalog # B-38 ~ Mar 1, 1966

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Agroborealis

Ecology, environment, and agriculture; Fermented, high-moisture barley; Apples in Alaska; Native Alaska legumes studied; Low-temperature fungi; Two sources of nitrogen for bromegrass; Time of planting critical for Alaska grass seed growers; Freeze-branding cattle; Energy measurements in a subpolar environment; Frozen french fries for Alaska; Oat varieties for forage; Alaska veal for the Alaska consumer; Resurgence noted in Alaska cutworms; Views...[future range livestock production]; So many questions, so few answers; Distinguished and charming visiting scientist [Yvonne Aitken]. Publications list for 1970. Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 3-1 ~ Apr 1, 1971

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Potato Variety Performance Alaska 1993

A yield trial in which 43 named varieties and one numbered selection of potatoes were compared was conducted during the 1993 growing season at the Matanuska Research Farm. Show Less

D. E. Carling, P. C. Kroenung ~ Catalog # C97 ~ May 1, 1994

The Effect of Rock Phosphate Fertilizer on the Establishment of Timothy and Bromegrass Grown on Volcanic Ash-derived Alaskan Soils

Gary Michaelson, Chien-Lu Ping ~ Catalog # RPR-9 ~ May 1, 1989

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Performance of Fifty-Five Potato Varieties in Alaska's Matanuska Valley.

This bulletin reports the results of potato variety trials conducted at the Matanuska Experiment Station during 1948, 1949, 1950 and 1951. Show Less

M. F. Babb, C. H. Dearborn ~ Catalog # B-23 ~ Jun 1, 1957

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Potato Variety Performance Alaska 1994

A yield trial in which 44 named varieties and one numbered selection of potatoes were compared was conducted during the 1994 growing season at the Matanuska Research Farm. Show Less

D.E. Carling and P.C. Kroenung ~ Catalog # C103 ~ May 1, 1995

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Potato Variety Performance, Alaska 1985

Comparative yield of suitable, or potentially suitable, commercial production potato varieties were conducted during the 1985 growing season. Show Less

D. E. Carling, Peter Rissi ~ Catalog # C54 ~ Jan 1, 1986

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Potato Variety Performance & Commercial Potato Crop Data Summary, Alaska 1991

A yield trial which compared 45 named varieties and numbered selections of potatoes was conducted during the 1990 growing season at the Matanuska Research Farm. Show Less

Donald E. Carling, Wayne Vandre, P. C.... ~ Catalog # C89 ~ May 1, 1992

Potato Variety Performance Alaska 1990

A yield trial which compared 45 named varieties and numbered selections of potatoes was conducted during the 1990 growing season at the Matanuska Research Farm. Show Less

D. E. Carling, P. C. Westphale ~ Catalog # C84 ~ May 1, 1991

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AFES Notes; Economics of reindeer rangeland; Reindeer meat: relationship among dietary fat, flavor, and acceptability; Game production, agricultural diversification for Alaska?; Return to Green Island; Arctic tundra rehabilitation, observations of progress and benefits to Alaska; Strip mine reclamation and Alaska's big game wildlife; From boreal forest to reclaimed site, revegetation at the Usibelli coal mine; Cuisine and cure on the Dalton Highway [native plants, wildflowers]; Endangered Aleutian shield-fern grows at the University of Alaska Fairbanks; Agricultural research cooperation continues between Alaska and Siberia; Alaska as seen by Russian exchange student; Publications list for 1990. Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 23-1 ~ Jan 1, 1991

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Checklist of Landscape Plant Materials for the Tanana Valley

A list of landscape plants tested in cultivar trials for hardiness in Alaska. Show Less

Patricia S. Holloway, Patricia J.... ~ Catalog # MP 2005-08 ~ Jun 1, 2005

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Recommended Vegetable Varieties for Interior Alaska

This circular is a summary of recommended vegetable varieties resulted from variety trials conducted between 1978-1985. Show Less

Pat Wagnerricia, Grant Matheke,... ~ Catalog # C76 ~ Jan 1, 1970

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Agroborealis

A review of some research in progress: Sub-alpine rangeland requires careful management; Agronomists evaluate native grasses; Green Gold (grass seed collected from Hope, Alaska; USDA ire summary ratings under scrutiny; Agricultural engineer monitors weather; Phosphorus important to Kenai barley; Pea project [frozen vegetables] shows promise; Low temperature storage increases fresh lettuce sales; Soil tests measure nutrients; Warm-season vegetables thrive on polyethylene-insulated soils; Barley varieties for Alaska; Vegetable growers battle turnip maggot; Mink feed from fish wastes; Limnanthes: a potential oilseed crop; Policy Planning: key to progress in agriculture; Economist analyzes demand for fresh veal in Fairbanks. Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 1-1 ~ Apr 1, 1969

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Potato Variety Performance in the Matanuska Valley, 1982, 1983, 1984

Summarized in this circular are the results of three years of variety trials (1982, 1983 and 1984). Also included are summaries of environmental conditions at or near the experimental test site and some detailed information about several locally grown commercial varieties. Show Less

D. E. Carling, Peter Rissi ~ Catalog # C49 ~ Jan 1, 1985

Recommended Varieties of Field Crops for Alaska 1953-54

Results of field crop variety testing from 1953-1954 Show Less

Agronomy Department Alaska... ~ Catalog # C14 ~ Jan 1, 1953

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Agroborealis

Grains in Seward's icebox; Examination of the salad vegetable market of Anchorage; sweet holygrass, a potentially valuable ally; Alfalfa pellets increase dry matter and protein of oat-pea silage; Prospecting for green gold [native grassland forage]; Phosphorus fixation problems in some Alaska soils; Winter stresses affecting overwintering crops in the Matanuska Valley; Native bluejoint: a valuable forage and germplasm resource; Beekeeping in Alaska; Barley response to phosphorus and lime; Super bird's eye view of Alaska [satellite imaging]; Early sweet corn for Alaska; Two researchers join IAS staff to develop controlled environment agriculture in Alaska [Hertha S. Guthrie, Delbert D. Hemphill, Jr.]; Agronomists on the banks of the Sagavanirktok; In Memoriam: Milton A. Barzee; Publications list for 1973 [Also see Vol 5, No. 1]. Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 6-1 ~ May 1, 1974

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Perennial Landscape Plant Evaluations 1991

The purpose of this research is to identify hardy perennials capable of surviving in subarctic environments; to evaluate the ornamental potential of these plants; and to fulfill a growing demand for information on hardy landscape plant materials by home owners, commerical growers and landscapers. Show Less

Pat Wagnerricia J., Patricia S.... ~ Catalog # C88 ~ May 1, 1992

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Head Lettuce Variety Performance, Matanuska Valley, Alaska, 1996

The performance of 15 varieties of head lettuce grown in the Matanuska Valley in 1996. Show Less

Stephen Dofing M., James L. Walworth,... ~ Catalog # C108 ~ Dec 1, 1996

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Better Forage for Alaska: A Progress Report

Better forage management can increase the dairyman's profits. This publication describes recent Alaskan studies in this field. Show Less

William J. Sweetman, H. J. Hodgson, A.... ~ Catalog # C12 ~ Jun 1, 1950

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Alaskan Food Price Patterns

A summary of food prices in Alaska. Show Less

Monica E. Thomas ~ Catalog # B-47 ~ Sep 1, 1976

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Nutrient Value of Alaskan Feedstuffs 1988

This circular provides results from a test of feedstuffs for nutrient values. Show Less

Leroy Ben Bruce,Mary Lou Herlugson... ~ Catalog # C68 ~ Apr 1, 1989

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Haymaking at Kenai Experiment Station

During the haymaking season the weather along the Alaskan coast is generally unfavorable. There are three conditions, however, applicable to the Cook Inlet region that tend to simplify the task of hay curing. Show Less

P.H. Ross ~ Catalog # B-3A ~ Apr 1, 1907

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Financing Alaska's Farms

This bulletin discusses analysis of financial records from 93 Alaskan farmers and credit needed to expand farms. Show Less

A. Dale Saunders ~ Catalog # B-35 ~ May 1, 1964

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Creating a Northern Agriculture. Part II, Historical Perspectives in Alaskan Agriculture

This bulletin is one of a series that are intended to direct attention to opportunities for development of a northern agriculture. Show Less

Wayne E. Burton ~ Catalog # B-43 ~ Jul 1, 1975

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A Bunker Silo of Farm Treated Native Posts and Rough Cut Lumber for Alaska Dairly Farms

Basic design of a bunker silo for Alaska farms. Show Less

Lee D. Allen ~ Catalog # B-31 ~ Oct 1, 1961

The Potato in Alaska

The potato is the most important agricultural crop in Alaska. It is grown mainly for home use in the gardens along the south Alaskan coast, and primarily for the market in the Tanana and Matanuska Valleys in the interior. Show Less

H. W. Alberts ~ Catalog # B-9 ~ Jul 1, 1931

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Air Transport of Alaskan Reindeer

This report describes one aspect of successful air transport of reindeer developed over 20 years in Alaska. Show Less

Robert A. Dieterich ~ Catalog # C70 ~ Dec 1, 1989

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Climatic Characteristics of Selected Alaskan Locations

Climate, the average weather of an area, is a basic natural resources that affects and limits many of man's activites. An understanding of this very important and multi-faceted influence is essential in planning for the best use of an area. Show Less

C.E. Watson, C.I. Branton, J.E.... ~ Catalog # B-2 ~ Aug 1, 1971

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Lime Requirement Indices of Alaskan Soils

The purpose of this research was to determine the quantity of lime required to raised the initial pH of various acide soilds collected throughout the state of Alaska to a final pH of 6.5 Show Less

Thomas E. Loynachan ~ Catalog # B-52 ~ Jan 1, 1979

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Fuels and Heating Systems for Alaskan homes

A wide variety of fuels available in Alaska, their range in cost and a diversity of heating applications often make the selection of fuel an important and sometimes difficult task. This publication discussions the options and weighs pros and cons. Show Less

Lee D. Allen ~ Catalog # C27 ~ Mar 1, 1968

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An Evaluation of Herbicides for Control of Wild Oats in Barley

The control of wide oats in Alaskan spring-planted barley was investigated in a series of experiments conducted from 1981-1984. Show Less

Jeffery S. Conn ~ Catalog # B-70 ~ Feb 1, 1986

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Fertilizing Bluejoint Hay Meadows on the Lower Kenai Peninsula

This circular provide guidance on fertilizing native hay meadows of bluejoint reedgrass on the lower Kenai Peninsula. It is based on a number of experiment trials conducted by the authors on Kachemake silt loam at various Show Less

William W. Mitchell, W. M. Laughlin.... ~ Catalog # C45 ~ Feb 1, 1983

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Planning a Forest Inventory: Guidelines for Managers of Alaska Native Lands

The purpose of this circular is to provide guidelines for corporate land managers who make decisions about forest inventory on their lands. Show Less

Ronald K. Miller, Anthony Gasbarro... ~ Catalog # C69 ~ Oct 1, 1989

Farming In The Matanuska And Tanana Valleys Of Alaska

This is the third survey of Alaskan farms in recent years. These studies have been conducted to discover types of farm organizations, methods of operations and production requirements of particular farm enterprises. The main objective has been to compile data on which to base plants for improving farm income. Show Less

Clarence A. Moore ~ Catalog # B-14 ~ Jan 1, 1952

The Role of Irradiation in Food Processing: Can it Benefit Alaska?

A feasibility study to evaluate the potential social and economic benefits and risks as well as the costs of using the process in Alaska on Alaskan products is being coordinated by the Institute of Northern Engineering. Show Less

Ruthman B. Swanson, Carol E. Lewis,... ~ Catalog # C64 ~ Mar 1, 1988

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Subsistence sharing networks and cooperation: Kaktovik, Wainwright and Venetie, Alaska

A final report on the Sharing Project which analyzed social networks of sharing and cooperation that are part of Alaska Native subsistence-cash economies and explored the potential vulnerability and resilience of Alaska rural communities to conditions of social and ecological change. Show Less

Shauna B. BurnSilver, James S.... ~ Catalog # MP 2015-02 ~ Jun 1, 2016

Urban Use of Alaskan Farm Products

Agricultural development in Alaska was hampered for years by a small and undependable local market. This is no longer the case. This study shows producers and marketing agencies alike what they must do to get more of their products into urban kitchens. Show Less

Hugh A. Johnson ~ Catalog # B-16 ~ Sep 1, 1953

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Performance of Indigenous and Introduced Slender Wheatgrass in Alaska, and Presumed Evidence of Ecotype

Objectives of this study were to evaluate forage and seed production, winter hardiness and stand longevity of several collection sof Alaskan slender wheatgrass and to compare their performance with introduced cultivars of slender wheatgrass and standard Alaska forage grasses in other species. Show Less

Leslie J. Klebesadel ~ Catalog # B-85 ~ Sep 1, 1991

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Input-Output Tables for Alaska's Economy: A First Look

The specific objectives of this bulletin are to present a first look in specific detail at input-output tables of the Alaskn economy, thereby examinng Alaskan interindustry interactions and dependencies and indicate how the information contained in these typical input-outpout tables can be used by public and private policymakers. Show Less

Charles L. Logsdon, Kenneth L.... ~ Catalog # B-48 ~ Dec 1, 1977

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Potato Variety Performance Alaska, 1987

Results from variety trials of potatoes done in 1978. Show Less

Donald E. Carling, Peter Rissi ~ Catalog # C65 ~ Mar 1, 1988

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Agroborealis

Flowering shrubs used in phenological net; Vegetable variety trials...; Avoid fertilizers with low phosphorus content and containing nitric phosphates; Measuring feed quality by proxy; Native grass seed enters commercial production; Early planting is important to Alaska growers of bluegrass and red fescue seed; Photo: plots reveal arctic secrets; New director, James V. Drew; New staff: Tony Gasbarro, Kenneth L. Casavant; Leonard K. Johnson; Frederic M. Husby; Publications list for 1975. Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 8-1 ~ Jan 1, 1976

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Potato Variety Performance

Results of potato variety trials from the 1988 growing season. Show Less

D. E. Carling, P. C. Westphale ~ Catalog # C71 ~ Apr 1, 1989

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Potato Variety Performance, Alaska 1999

The results of a yield trial comparing 30 cultivars of potatoes conducted during 1999. Show Less

D. E. Carling ~ Catalog # C118 ~ Feb 1, 2000

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Agroborealis

Biomass and STEAM; Pedology at the Forefront of Climate Change: Typhoons, Culture, and Engineering in Taiwan; Two Thousand Years of Peonies: Lessons for Alaska Peony Growers; Livestock Systems in Alaska: New Ideas, Practices, and Possibilities; Gemsbok Gazette: An Alaskan in Namibia; Freshwater Social-ecological systems and Sustainability in Alaska; 2012 Events Roundup; Carol Lewis Retires. Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 43-1 ~ May 1, 2013

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Potato variety performance, Alaska 1998

Results from yield trials comparing 30 cultivars of potatoes that were conducted during the 1998 growing seasons at the Matanuska Research Farm. Show Less

D. E. Carling, M. A. Boyd ~ Catalog # C115 ~ Feb 1, 1999

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Potato Variety Performance, Alaska 1997

Results from a yield trial comparing 45 cultivars of potatoes conducted during the 1997 growing season at the Matanuska Research Farm. Show Less

D. E. Carling, M. A. Boyd ~ Catalog # C112 ~ Jan 1, 1998

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Edda Barley for Alaska

The purpose of this circular is to give the origin, description and performance of Edda in comparison with those varieties commonly grown in Alaska. Show Less

Samuel C. Litzenberger, B.M. Bensin... ~ Catalog # C16 ~ Apr 1, 1951

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Potato Variety Performance, Alaska 1996

A yield trial comparing 45 named verious of potatoes was conducted during the 1996 growing season at the Matanuska Research Farm. Show Less

Donald E. Carling, M. A. Boyd ~ Catalog # C110 ~ Jun 1, 1997

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Potato Variety Performance Alaska 1989

Results of potato variety trials from the 1989 growing season. Show Less

D. E. Carling, P. C. Westphale ~ Catalog # C77 ~ Feb 1, 1990

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Potato Variety Performance, Alaska, 1986

A continuation of potato variety trials in Alaska. Show Less

D. E. Carling, Peter Rissi ~ Catalog # C58 ~ Feb 1, 1987

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Performance of Agronomic Crop Varieties in Alaska 1978-2012

Updated report on continued Agronomic crop testing. Show Less

Robert M. Van Veldhuizen, Mingchu... ~ Catalog # B-116 ~ Oct 17, 2017

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Winterhardiness and Agronomic Performance of Wildryes (Elmus species) Compared with Other Grasses in Alaska, and Responses of Siberian Wildrye to Management Practices

This report summarizes eight field experiments involving both native and introduced wildrye grasses conducted over a span of several years at the Matanuska Research Farm. Objectives were to evaluate winterhardiness, persistence, forage yield and other aspects of agronomic performance of numerous strains within several species of wildrye, asses their potential for forage use or conservation seedlings in Alaska and determine the effects on Siberian wildrye of seeding-year management options on seeding-year forage production, subsequent winter survival and on second-year forage production. Show Less

Leslie J. Klebesadel ~ Catalog # B-97 ~ Dec 1, 1993

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Ryegrasses: An Option for an Annual Forage Crop in Alaska

This bulletin presents information from a number of trials conducted in the Palmer, Pt. MacKenzie, Delta and homer areas over a period of years. It provides yield and quality data for certain varieties selected from a number tested. Show Less

William W. Mitchell ~ Catalog # B-64 ~ Jan 1, 1970

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Summary of Vegetable Variety Trials, Fairbanks, Alaska, 1979

This report summarizes the vegetable variety research evaluations of the UAF Horticulture department conducted in 1979. Show Less

Donald H. Dinkel, P. J. Wagner, Grant... ~ Catalog # C33 ~ Dec 1, 1979

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Agroborealis

Game farm management; Restructured steaks, a potential product from Alaskan reindeer; History of national forest planning; Charles Christian Georgeson, a man with a vision; Georgeson Botanical Garden; Gravel vegetation experiments, Alaska North Slope; Lessons from the Tunalik test well site No. 1, National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska; Of moose and mines; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); Models for management, megabytes for insights; On the meridian of friendship, Soviet and American scientists; Alaska Grown, implementation of a positive agricultural policy; Ping and Sharratt monitor wetlands; Publications list for 1991. Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 24-1 ~ Jan 1, 1992

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Agroborealis Research Highlight: Growing Alaska wheat

Research continues on finding the best early maturing spring wheat variety. Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 45-1 ~ May 1, 2017

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Field Crops For Interior Alaska

The purpose of this circular is to discuss briefly the history, characteristics and field performance varieties of grain, legumes, grasses, root crops and potatoes that have been found to be best adapted to local conditions Show Less

F. L. Higgins ~ Catalog # C4A ~ May 1, 1933

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Gardening with Annual Flowers in Interior Alaska

This circular includes recommended varieties for annual flowers in Interior Alaska. Show Less

Pat Wagner, Marilyn Griffith, Grant... ~ Catalog # C59 ~ Apr 1, 1987

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2005 Potato Variety Trials in the Matanuska Valley, Alaska

Twenty-two potato varieties were tested under irrigation at the Matanuska Experiment Farm. Show Less

J. Smeenk, R. Leiner, K. Brainard, and... ~ Catalog # RPR-46 ~ Jun 1, 2006

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Agroborealis Research Highlight: Testing vegetable varieties

Vegetable trials continue in Fairbanks and will expand to Matanuska Experiment Farm. Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 47-1 ~ May 1, 2019

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Effects of Seeding Rate On Dry Matter Yield of Two Forage Rape Varieties

This report summarizes the results of a two-year study concerning the effects of seeding rates on dry matter yields of two brassica hybrids. Show Less

Michael T. Panciera, Raymond G.... ~ Catalog # RPR-21 ~ Mar 1, 1991

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Vegetable Trials 2006

Vegetable variety trials performed at the Georgeson Botanical Garden in 2006. Show Less

Grant Matheke, Jan Hanscom, Patricia... ~ Catalog # VT 2007-02 ~ Feb 1, 2007

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Annual Vegetable Trials 2008

Vegetable variety trials performed at the Georgeson Botanical Garden in 2008. Show Less

Patricia S. Holloway, Jan Hanscom,... ~ Catalog # VT 2009 - 02 ~ Mar 1, 2009

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Annual Vegetable Trials 2007

Vegetable variety trials performed at the Georgeson Botanical Garden in 2007. Show Less

Grant Matheke, Jan Hanscom, Patricia... ~ Catalog # VT 2008 - 02 ~ Mar 1, 2008

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Agroborealis

AFES Notes; Barley breeding in Alaska; Barley response to phosphorus and lime: results of applications to Horizons from homestead silt loam; Soil-temperature monitoring network in Alaska; Automated environmental data collection for research in remote locations; Soil conservation in Alaska: past and present; Beach wildrye: characteristics and uses of a native Alaska grass of uniquely coastal distribution; Alternaria seedling blight of lobelia; River recreation management research: a decision-making framework applied to the Kenai River; Predicting the growth and yield of interior Alaska forests; Mycorrhizae: a review of the importance of fungi from high-latitude forests of Alaska; In memoriam: John Brooks III. Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 17-2 ~ Jul 1, 1985

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Agroborealis

AFES Notes, cooperation in agricultural science between Siberia and Alaska; Internation cooperation in cropping systems research between Alaska and Siberia; Musk Oxen exchange offers researchers new opportunities; Germplasm exchange program; A preliminary look at effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill on Green Island research natural area; Land farming of oil sludge at Valdez oil terminal; History of the Alaska reindeer industry and its problems with land use, ownership and marketing; A profile of Interior Alaska dog mushers; Hulless barley and crab shell in diets fed to steers; A class project in information transfer: An effective application of learning by doing; Alaskan food costs: Do we really pay more for a nutritionally balanced diet?; Permit reform in Alaska's coastal zone Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 21-1 ~ Jan 1, 1989

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Performance of Agronomic Crop Varieties in Alaska 1978-2002

The main purpose of this publication is to provide basic information on small grain and oilseed variety testing, along with information on successful cultural practices identified by research conducted from 1978 through 2000. Show Less

Robert M. Van Veldhuizen, Charles W.... ~ Catalog # B-111 ~ Oct 1, 2004

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Annual Vegetable Evaluations 2009

Vegetable variety trials performed at the Georgeson Botanical Garden in 2009. Show Less

Grant Matheke, Katherine... ~ Catalog # VT 2010 - 02 ~ Jan 1, 2010

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The State of the Alaska Peony Industry 2012

Information on the state of the Alaska peony industry in 2012, including varieties, root sales and more. Show Less

Patricia S. Holloway, Kathleen... ~ Catalog # MP 2013-03 ~ Jun 1, 2013

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Agroborealis

Soil fertility considerations for barley and oat forage production at Point MacKenzie; What happens to fertilizer nitrogen?; Using Alaska feeds in dairy nutrition research; Earthen storage basin [for manure] for dairy farms in Alaska; Research associated with registration of pesticides and drugs in Alaska; Growing winter grains in Alaska; Introduction and suitability of Icelandic horses in northwestern Alaska; A grass from Alaska gives promising results in Alaska; Far-north-adapted bluegrasses from areas with rigorous winter climate perform best in southcentral Alaska; Do slow-release nitrogen fertilizers have an advantage for lawn fertilization in southcentral Alaska?; Cooperative Extension Service publishes major report [Alaska's Agriculture and Forestry, Alaska Rural Development Council Publication No. 3]; Publication list for 1983. Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 16-1 ~ Jan 1, 1984

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Potato Variety Performance, Alaska 1992

D.E. Carling and P.C. Kroenung ~ Catalog # C95 ~ Apr 1, 1993

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Vegetable Variety Trials 2018

Vegetable variety trials performed at the Georgeson Botanical Garden in 2018. Show Less

Heidi Rader, Glenna Gannon, Nicole... ~ Catalog # VT 2018-01 ~ Jun 1, 2018

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Vegetable Variety Trials 2019

Vegetable variety trials performed at the Georgeson Botanical Garden in 2019. Show Less

Glenna Gannon, Heidi Rader ~ Catalog # VT 2019-01 ~ Feb 19, 2020

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Head Lettuce Variety Performance, Matanuska Valley, Alaska 1997

Results of a head lettuce variety trial in the Matanuska Valley during the 1997 growing season. Show Less

James L. Walworth, Stephen Dofing M.,... ~ Catalog # C111 ~ Nov 1, 1997

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Vegetable Variety Trials 2017

Vegetable variety trials performed at the Georgeson Botanical Garden in 2017. Show Less

Heidi Rader ~ Catalog # VT 2017 - 01 ~ Jun 1, 2017

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Agroborealis

Homer beef production project; Hay quality survey for Homer project; Gains of beef calves during winter-feeding and summer grazing, lower Kenai Peninsula, Alaska; Managing native bluejoint reedgrass for forage production; Cool heads and warm feet [soil warming research]; Rampart Agricultural Experiment Station, 1900-1925; Brief biography of George T. Gasser; Iceland: productive northland; Delta-Clearwater lands opened for agricultural use, 2,000-acre clearing trials project; Delta dust? Soil management on agricultural land in interior Alaska; 'Summerred' Apple, a delightful addition to 'Chinese Golden Early' and 'Rescue' eating apples for southcentral Alaska; Asian markets for Alaska's agricultural products; Woodland nutrient cycling, an important consideration in renewable resource management; In memoriam: Dr. Richard H. Washburn; Publications list for 1978 Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 11-1 ~ Jan 1, 1979

Head Lettuce Variety Performance, Matanuska Valley, Alaska 1995

Donald E. Carling, Stephen M. Dofing,... ~ Catalog # C106 ~ May 1, 1996

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Head Lettuce Variety Performance Matanuska Valley, Alaska, 2000 & 2001

Results of head lettuce variety performance trials performed in the Matanuska valley in 2000 and 2001. Show Less

Roseann H. Leiner ~ Catalog # C123 ~ Sep 1, 2003

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Revegetation in Alaska: Usibelli, seeds & topsoil, and mycorrhizae [revegetation, mycorrhizae, succession, Usibelli Coal Mine]; Assessing climate change: Did we get it right? [arctic sea ice, climate change, glacier, permafrost, taiga, tundra]; Harvesting art [art, cartooning, teaching]; Blight outbreak tests new Western Plant Diagnostic Network [potato blight fungus]; Kennecott Mill Town: Visitors and the park experience [copper, Kennecott Mill, history, mining, recreation, tourism, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park]; Centennial at the farm [Fairbanks Experiment Farm, history]; Mastering the philosophy of science: graduate student research [agency culture, marine mammals; fire fuel loads, forest types; black spruce, fire ecology, succession; Green Star program, environmentalism; lodgepole pine, non-native species introduction; birch sap; moose, GIS; moose browse production]; Ecotourism in Chile [ecotourism, recreation, tourism] Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 37-2 ~ Nov 1, 2005

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The surplus dairy calf; Research insect collection; Increased soil temperature / plastic mulches; New Alaska grasses excel in winterhardiness; Diced summer squash, new Alaska frozen food; High protein grain in interior Alaska; New tool for land preparation in Alaska; Which Alaska plants are poisonous to livestock; Will remote sensing give us the answer?; Internal parasites in Alaska cattle; Economic factors in Alaska milk marketing; Fiddleheads, trick or treat?; Lettuce storage problems, 1971; new cereal varieties for Alaska; Processed crab waste, valuable as a liming agent; Red fescue and bluegrass rank high in frequent-cut test. Publications list for 1971. Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 4-1 ~ Apr 1, 1972

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'Alaska Frostless' [potato variety] holds promise; D. H. Dinkel: Alaska's custom-made scientist; L. J. Klebesadel: He makes hay while the sun shines; Paul Martin: He does the station's dirty work; C. L. Branton; He helped in building breakthrough [construction / vapor barriers]; Lee Allen: As an engineer, he's in high demand; Charles Marsh: Always looking for new markets; William Mitchell: Conservation is his business; Arthur Brundate: He watches over Alaska's dairy herd; NC-64 committee meets in Alaska: a regional effort to solve scientific problems; Winston Laughlin: Keeping an eye on soil nutrients; Sigmund Restad: experiment station's 'crying towel' [executive officer]; Wayne Burton: a real place in the research picture [agriculture economist]; James Leekley: Some 2,000 mink are in his charge; Charles Logsdon: He specializes in vegetable disease; Roscoe Taylor: Development of cereal crops has two goals; Richard Washburn: His work is usually full of bugs; Frank Wooding: an exciting program for 1971 [triticale]. Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 2-2 ~ Oct 1, 1970

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Changing Pattern in small-grain silage mixtures in Alaska; Biological catalyst [BIO-CAT soil additive] leaves bromegrass, barley, and wheat yields and bromegrass composition unchanged; Land application of sludge; Marketing Alaska's roses; Agriculture and wildlife, are they compatible in Alaska?; Simple structure for plant environment enhancement; Natural revegetation of dredge tailings at Fox, Alaska; Techniques for continuous and improved vegetable harvests, the effects of plant spacing, transplanting, and direct seeding; Optimum herd structure in Alaska reindeer herds; Plant diseases: a potential threat to Delta barley; Rust diseases on white spruce in Alaska; Persistence of herbicides 2,4-D and Picloram in Alaska soils north of latitude 60º; Responses of arctic tundra to intensive muskox grazing; Alaska-developed grass varieties coming into use; Persistence and movement of agricultural chemicals in soils in the Delta-Clearwater area; Notes; News and comment: Delta Agricultural Project: success or failure?; Publications list for 1980. Show Less

Agricultural and Forestry... ~ Catalog # 13-1 ~ Jan 1, 1981

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Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station

P.O. Box 756180
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775

Phone: 907-474-5211
e-mail: afes@alaska.edu

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