Western Canada Agriculture Update Newsletter

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Things to Think About Before Turning Cows Out on High Legume Pastures

Including alfalfa in grazing systems can boost soil fertility, improve forage yields and support better animal performance while also offering some drought tolerance.

Parrish & Heimbecker Deal Triggers Forced Grain Elevator Sale

Canada’s Competition Bureau is requiring a key asset sale after reviewing Parrish & Heimbecker’s GrainsConnect acquisition, citing concerns over reduced competition for Prairie farmers.

US China Trade Deal Sparks New Hopes for Agriculture Markets

The US China trade deal (once in force) may boost agriculture markets, along with weather and global factors.

Sask Startup Unveils Device to Detect Crop Diseases

A Saskatoon-based startup is transforming crop protection with a portable testing device that delivers rapid disease detection, helping farmers reduce losses and improve decision-making.

AGCO’s Technician of the Year

Last year, three Canadian Technician's were in the running for the AGCO Technician of the year honours. Will there be any this year?

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Canola Jul 26
747.00	750.60	735.40	736.20s	-14.00

Feeder Cattle Aug 26
353.775	355.500	344.275	349.850s	-6.675

Lean Hogs Jul 26
100.425	100.500	99.350	100.400s	+0.375

Live Cattle Aug 26
239.350	240.975	236.825	239.600s	+0.250

Soybean Jul 26
1193-6	1201-4	1190-4	1196-4s	+2-2

Wheat Jul 26
650-0	654-0	642-2	646-2s	-1-2

Cdn Dollar Jun 26
0.72448	0.72453	0.72430	0.72448s	unch

President & CEO

Leadership Source Inc. | Saskatoon, SK

Business Development Manager – Crop Protection

Summit Search Group | Hybrid/Partial Remote, MB

Regional Account Manager

BrettYoung Seeds | Remote, AB

Extreme Microbes, Big Potential: Harnessing Nature’s Toughest Enzymes for Agriculture

The science of discovering extremophile microbes that thrive where most life cannot, and how those organisms are being used to unlock new value from agricultural biomass and waste streams.

June 6 - 9 , 2026 | Castor, AB

Dunkle Auction Services

Equipment Auction

June 9, 2026 | Quill Lake, SK

Ritchie Bros.

Equipment Auction

June 16, 2026 | High Bluff, MB

Fraser Auction Ltd.

Equipment Auction

NEW U S China $17 Billion Trade Deal = New Bull Market in AG?

The NEW U.S.-China $17 billion trade deal of “non-soybean” purchases for 26, 27 and 28 is very bullish ag!

Farmers: Stop Letting Risk Steal Your Profit

Volatile markets. Unpredictable weather. Tight margins. Farming has never carried more risk—but now farmers have a new generation of insurance solutions built specifically for today’s farm businesses.

Follow the Egg Farmer

Agriculture in the classroom share how laying hens are cared for to keep them healthy — including what they eat, drink, and their living environment

Cash Crop

Acres: 298.00

Location: Wildwood, Alta.

2023 John Deere 9RX 540

Brandt Ag

Olds, Alta.

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