Western Canada Agriculture Update Newsletter

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Farming at night

The Hefty brothers discuss the safety aspect of nighttime farm operations.

Alberta Grains ending FarmCash program

Farmers enrolled in the program will receive communication once their files have been transitioned to a new administrator.

Canadian tractor and combine sales fall sharply

Total tractor sales in Canada fell 15.1 per cent during September compared to the same month a year ago.

Grain elevator demolition causes power outage

Demolition of a historic grain elevator disrupted electrical service in Davidson, Sask.

Turning marginal Manitoba acres into opportunity

Late fall can be the right time to tackle fields that consistently struggle to produce a profitable crop.

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Canola Nov 26
813.70	817.10	806.60	811.60s	-2.10

Feeder Cattle Nov 26
338.425	339.500	337.150	338.275s	+0.375

Lean Hogs Dec 26
66.450	67.375	66.300	66.925s	+0.350

Live Cattle Dec 26
227.200	228.750	227.075	228.350s	+1.100

Soybean Nov 26
1263-0	1265-6	1253-2	1261-2s	-1-6

Wheat Dec 26
669-4	670-2	656-2	660-4s	-9-4

Cdn Dollar Dec 26
0.70700	0.70950	0.70630	0.70860	+0.00175

Sales Rep

Mistol Seeds | St Paul, AB

Summer Student

BrettYoung Seeds | SK

Dairy Coordinator

Lakeland College | Vermilion, AB

Combine Thoughts

As harvest 2026 moves along, I am curious how satisfied everyone is with their combine. Dependability, performance, parts availability, any desire to change?

October 26-29, 2026 | Grunthal, MB

Grunthal Auction Service

Antique & Collectible Sale

October 27-29, 2026 | Edmonton, AB

Team Auctions

Miscellaneous Auction

October 28, 2026 | Bladworth, SK

Ritchie Bros.

Equipment Auction

What does precision ag look like around the world?

Hear directly from farmers across Europe, the Middle East and the region served by PTx as they share how precision farming technologies are helping them tackle everyday challenges.

Battle of the pre-emission tractors

The Kubota B2301 and the Kubota LX2620 are in a head-to-head competition.

The all-new JCB Fastrack 6000 Series

This series combines the horsepower growers wanted with the versatility of a more compact chassis.

Cash Crop

Acres: 5,078.00

Location: Watino & Jean Cote, Alta.

2025 John Deere 9RX 830

Horizon Ag & Turf Ltd.

High Prairie, Alta.

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