Western Canada Agriculture Update Newsletter

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Possible USDA acreage fireworks?

Next week’s USDA reports (acreage/stocks) could be a surprise/market moving.

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

The top items from the past month include reduced tariffs on Canadian canola seed, and the release of Farm Credit Canada's Farmland Values report.

Avi Lewis wins federal NDP leadership

An NDP government under Lewis would expand Farm Credit Canada’s mandate.

Livestock safety depends on clean water tankers

Once a tanker has been used for fertilizers or pesticides, it is nearly impossible to remove all residues completely.

Ottawa extends tax deferral period for livestock producers

The measure would apply to Prairie livestock producers who received compensation due to the 2024 and 2025 bovine TB events.

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Canola May 26
720.80	735.50	720.10	726.30s	+5.80

Feeder Cattle May 26
360.250	364.525	359.750	361.325s	+1.500

Lean Hogs Jun 26
106.250	107.350	105.650	105.875s	-0.250

Live Cattle Jun 26
238.775	241.625	238.725	240.200s	+1.425

Soybean May 26
1165-0	1170-0	1158-2	1159-6s	+0-4

Wheat May 26
607-6	612-0	597-6	607-0s	+2-0

Cdn Dollar Jun 26
0.72225	0.72270	0.71950	0.72040	-0.00215

Sales Coordinator - Feed Ingredients

Friesen Group of Companies | Abbotsford, BC

Agriculture Equipment Operator

Parrish & Heimbecker | Mossleigh, AB

Crop Adjuster

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation | Multiple Locations, AB

Soybean Crush Margins

For all you soybean growers out there.

April 16, 2026 | Steinbach, MB

Penner Auctions

Equipment Auction

April 18-21, 2026 | Drayton Valley, AB

Team Auctions

Equipment Auction

April 20, 2026 | Mellville, SK

Ritchie Bros.

Equipment Auction

Wheat pest scouting

Managing insect pests in wheat isn’t about a single solution. It’s about stacking smart decisions.

AI bringing big benefits to beef herds

Although artificial insemination has been available for more than six decades, adoption among Canadian beef producers has remained relatively low.

Exploring ethanol as a diesel alternative

John Deere is exploring a new path in alternative fuels with this ethanol-powered 8R tractor.

Cash Crop

Acres: 232.00

Location: Mundare, Alta.

2020 John Deere 560M

Brandt Ag

Hanna, Alta.

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