Western Canada Agriculture Update Newsletter

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Farm management and innovation in the digital age

This webinar reviews the evidence on returns to agricultural research.

Farms.com's Top 10 Prairie Stories of April 2026

The top stories from the past month look at licensing requirements for farm equipment, and the Canadian Cattle Association's concerns with a trade deal between Canada and South American countries.

Ag in the House: April 20 - 24

Kody Blois pushed back against Conservative questions about a trade deal with the U.S.

Cereals Canada releases new report

The Securing Global Markets for Canadian Wheat report outlines how targeted market development, technical engagement, and science‑based policy advocacy are helping to protect, maintain, and grow global demand for Canadian wheat.

Census of Agriculture opens next month

Canadian farmers will have from May 4 to July 31 to complete the census.

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Chg

Canola Jul 26
742.20	745.50	739.40	741.80s	-0.40

Feeder Cattle Aug 26
361.775	369.000	361.750	368.275s	+6.500

Lean Hogs Jun 26
102.050	102.850	101.975	102.175s	+0.275

Live Cattle Jun 26
245.725	249.450	245.375	248.950s	+3.725

Soybean May 26
1176-6	1194-4	1176-6	1192-0s	+13-4

Wheat May 26
618-0	631-4	617-0	629-6s	+13-0

Cdn Dollar Jun 26
0.73315	0.73700	0.73245	0.73540s	+0.00215

Agro Sales Advisor

Pincher Creek Co-op Association | Pincher Creek, AB

Product Development Engineer

SeedMaster | Emerald Park, SK

Agricultural Technical Specialist

Kenna | Work-from-Home

The Other Side of Leverage

I published Part 1 of The Margin Call series, Understanding Farmland Value Sensitivity, where I explore the other side of leverage.

May 11-15, 2026 | Estevan, SK

Mack Auctions Co.

Land Auction

May 11-15, 2026 | Edmonton, AB

Ritchie Bros.

Equipment Auction

May 30 - June 2, 2026 | Donalda, AB

Dunkle Auction Services

Equipment Auction

What's at stake in every slice

Six hundred Canadian farms grow grain for Warburton's under custom contract — and that partnership exists because of Canadian plant breeding.

More frost in the forecast

The weather forecast looks wet and cool for the U.S. Midwest with snow for the Canadian Prairies.

Bull testing done

This Manitoba rancher's bulls have been tested and vaccinated for the 2026 breeding season.

Bare Land

Acres: 193.59

Location: Roblin, Man.

2021 New Holland 790CP-15

Pattison Agriculture

Swan River, Man.

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