Western Canada Agriculture Update Newsletter

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How the Iran war affects markets

Historically wars like the 2026 Iran war are bullish hard assets like grains, metals and energy.

Canada invests in youth ag employment

The federal government will invest $27 million into the Youth Employment and Skills Program.

Alberta Beef Producers forming traceability group

The group will address issues in the government’s plan.

Ag included in Carney's trip to Japan

Japan and Canada commit to leveraging the bilateral Agriculture Dialogue to work towards resilient and sustainable ag production, streamlined import processes, and to support predictable ag trade.

SARM calls for stronger rural emergency funding

These funds could support local emergency planning, equipment upgrades, daily operations, and workforce development for first responders.

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Canola May 26
740.00	758.40	725.00	726.40s	-4.40

Feeder Cattle Apr 26
343.025	347.625	342.375	346.550s	-5.075

Lean Hogs Apr 26
95.350	95.500	94.100	94.825s	-0.800

Live Cattle Apr 26
228.075	230.925	227.325	230.150s	-4.425

Soybean May 26
1219-4	1233-6	1193-0	1196-2s	-4-4

Wheat May 26
625-0	641-6	601-2	603-2s	-13-4

Cdn Dollar Jun 26
0.73875	0.74250	0.73800	0.73950	+0.00030

Agricultural Equipment Operator

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited | Mossleigh, AB

Originator (Soybeans)

Bartlett | Winkler, MB

Agronomy Sales

TopKrop Fertilizers Inc | Swift Current or Regina, SK

Fertilizer and Other Things

It's just brutal, a decade lost...

March 23, 2026 | Killarney, MB

Fraser Auction Ltd.

Miscellaneous Auction

March 27-30, 2026 | Hayter, AB

Allen Olson Auctions

Equipment Auction

March 28, 2026 | Plenty, SK

Ritchie Bros.

Equipment Auction

Managing stock water

Even water that looks clean and clear can be poor quality.

Potato seed storage

Protecting seed quality starts in the field and continues through storage until planting.

Farm update

An Alberta farmer gives an update as he gets close to the end of calving season.

Cash Crop

Acres: 610.00

Location: Manning, Alta.

2024 John Deere 616R

Brandt Ag

Stettler, Alta.

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