Western Canada Agriculture Update Newsletter

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Increased beef carcass quality

The percentages of Prime, Choice, and Select beef have evolved.

Poll shows Canadians support supply management

More than 70 per cent of poll respondents support the general objectives of supply management.

Ag in the House: April 13 - 17

Minister MacDonald responded to a question about business investment.

Bill 21 pause sparks rural water debate in Manitoba

Under the proposed legislation, the definition of regulated water systems could be expanded to include multiuser wells, and farm bulk fill stations.

Why Gate matters

Gate connects global buyers directly with Canadian expertise, showcasing the science, innovation, and collaboration behind our wheat and other cereals.

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Canola Jul 26
715.90	728.00	714.80	727.10s	+15.10

Feeder Cattle Aug 26
366.000	367.875	360.800	361.350s	-4.325

Lean Hogs Jun 26
101.450	101.875	101.100	101.725s	+0.675

Live Cattle Jun 26
247.300	248.900	245.625	246.075s	-1.275

Soybean May 26
1183-2	1187-2	1177-0	1181-6s	-1-2

Wheat May 26
604-2	611-6	598-4	606-4s	+6-6

Cdn Dollar Jun 26
0.73200	0.73520	0.73115	0.73475s	+0.00190

Operator - Seed Cleaning Plant

Souris River Seeds | Weyburn, SK

Sustainable Agriculture Instructor

Kwantlen Polytechnic University | Surry, BC

Technical Sales Manager

Steinbach Hatchery | Work-from-Home, AB

First Day of Planting 2026

Against the odds, planting 2026 is officially underway.

May 2, 2026 | Pelican Lake, MB

Fraser Auction Ltd.

Real Estate Auction

May 7, 2026 | Carievale, SK

Ritchie Bros.

Equipment Auction

May 30 - June 2, 2026 | Donalda, AB

Dunkle Auction Services

Equipment Auction

Selling canola

Crushers have a lot of margin to give away, so don't be afraid to ask for more, Moe Agostino said.

New insurance tools for farmers

Learn about AGi3 and its insurance solutions built specificaly for today's farm businesses.

Maximizing your farm machinery

My Precision Ag has a robust line of technology solutions including Raven, PTX Trimble, and Ditch Assist.

Grain

Acres: 2,084.15

Location: Leader, Sask.

2022 Brandt 345A

Brandt Ag

Pincher Creek, Alta.

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