Western Canada Agriculture Update Newsletter

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Limping over the harvest finish line

This farmer's header cross auger needs some repairs, but they're on the harvest homestretch.

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

The top stories for the month include the end of the FarmCash program, RCMP warnings to farmers, and strong farmland demand in Alberta.

Bayer invests $45M in new canola innovation centre

New Winnipeg facility will advance canola breeding, genetic gains, disease resistance and weed control options for Canadian growers.

B.C. ag will be represented in the Legislative Assembly

At least four MLAs have connections to agriculture and food.

Ag in the House: Oct. 19 - 23

MPs pressed the government on changes to pest control law and on the cuts to research facilities across the country.

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Chg

Canola Jan 27
787.30	791.00	785.30	785.70s	-1.60

Feeder Cattle Jan 27
346.275	348.375	340.725	342.100s	-5.000

Lean Hogs Dec 26
62.000	62.275	58.225	58.600s	-3.425

Live Cattle Dec 26
230.725	231.250	226.275	227.325s	-3.525

Soybean Jan 27
1243-2	1250-0	1236-2	1238-0s	-5-0

Wheat Dec 26
610-4	614-6	593-2	599-0s	-11-2

Cdn Dollar Dec 26
0.71360	0.71635	0.71230	0.71480s	+0.00155

Livestock Operations Regulatory Inspector

Natural Resources Conservation Board | Hybrid/Partial Remote, Red Deer, AB

Bull Stud Technician

Bovigen Genetic Services | Moose Jaw, SK

Sales Agronomist

Rosenort Agro Ltd. | Rosenort, MB

Saskatchewan Farmland Values Discussion

Saskatchewan farmland values are showing a distinct split market as appreciation slows to 2.6% while total dollar inventory surges by 92% alongside the massive Monette land package.

November 9, 2026 | Beatty, SK

Ritchie Bros.

Equipment Auction

November 14-17, 2026 | Fairview, AB

Team Auctions

Miscellaneous Auction

November 17, 2026 | Stonewall, MB

McSherry Auction Service Ltd.

Antique & Collectible Sale

Poor weather and a temper tantrum

An Alberta farmer provides an update about his farm and the work left to be done.

Navigating CFIA requirements

Developing your preventative control plan + obtaining your SFCR license.

What makes mycoplasma elimination work?

Learn practical strategies for eliminating Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae from sow herds.

Ranch/Pasture

Acres: 368

Location: Hines Creek, Alta.

2023 Bourgault 3330 SE

Pattison Agriculture

Balcarres, Sask.

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