Western Canada Agriculture Update Newsletter

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Case IH introduces all-new Optum tractor

Case IH is expanding the Optum lineup with their launch of the all-new Optum 440, the largest model in the series.

Alta. producer feedback encouraged in Ghost-Kananaskis plan

The outcome of this public consultation process could affect livestock operations.

Colouring a safer future for farm kids

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association has launched the Kids FarmSafe Colouring Contest.

New canola plant in Regina

Cargill's new facility expands processing capacity for farmers food and clean fuel.

Trade win for flaxseed farmers

A long‑standing testing rule for Canadian flaxseed exports to the European Union comes to an official end on May 1.

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Canola Jul 26
746.20	768.20	746.20	763.90s	+16.00

Feeder Cattle Aug 26
374.325	376.025	371.050	372.525s	-0.550

Lean Hogs Jun 26
102.225	104.450	102.225	103.750s	+1.775

Live Cattle Jun 26
254.500	255.975	253.650	255.250s	+1.750

Soybean May 26
1189-2	1198-2	1187-0	1197-0s	+7-6

Wheat May 26
657-0	671-4	652-2	653-0s	-4-6

Cdn Dollar Jun 26
0.73210	0.73265	0.73210	0.73240	+0.00030

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

Work on a Sask. farm

Panels broke and fell wide open before a blizzard on this dairy farm.

Improving beef marbling

Beef cattle marbling plays a major role in carcass quality and profitability—but are your breeding decisions helping or hurting it?

Does stress ruin pork meat quality?

A discussion about how animal welfare at processing influences stress, handling, and meat quality in pigs.

Conservation Land

Acres: 160

Location: Roblin, Man.

2023 John Deere 9R 590

Brandt Ag

Saskatoon, Sask.

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