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Spring Snow Eases Drought

David Spence April 16, 2026

The drought across the agricultural prairie land has eased, due to multiple March snow storms. Except for southern…

Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Apr 16

David Spence April 16, 2026

Late season snow brings moisture to prairie farms. Alberta warms up on the weekend, while the eastern prairies…

RRC Podcast – S2E12 – Weather, Drought, a Super El Niño, and the world of RTVs

Tim Parent April 16, 2026

In this RRC podcast, we talk weather, drought, and a super El Niño, plus how Kubota RTVs are…

University of Calgary researchers target cattle parasites as drug resistance grows

Tim Parent April 14, 2026

Parasitic worms are weakening cattle and costing the industry big money. With drug resistance on the rise, U…

Prairie Weather This Week – April 13

David Spence April 12, 2026

Winter doesn't yet want to let go. After a spring-like start to the week, colder weather and snow…

The Round-Up November 15th

ruralrootscanada November 15, 2012

— Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada was in several places across the country on Wednesday making funding announcements…

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The Round-Up: November 14th

ruralrootscanada November 14, 2012

RRC News: — Expect big announcements this week from the Federal Agriculture department as Ag Minister…

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A pulse research scientist whose work focuses on practical solutions for producers has been named the 2026 AFSC Women in Ag Innovator.

Robyne Davidson has spent years in fields and labs working through the everyday challenges pulse crop farmers face. This year, that work got noticed.

Davidson, a pulse research scientist at Lakeland College in Vermilion, Alta., has won the 2026 Agriculture Financial Services Corporation Women in Ag Award in the Innovator category. The award recognizes women making meaningful contributions to the agriculture sector.