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Tim Parent May 1, 2026

The dairy goat industry in Alberta is small but showing signs of growth, as producers point to rising…

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Monette Farms Ltd. files for creditor protection

Tim Parent April 30, 2026

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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.