Western Canada Agriculture Update Newsletter

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Hail damage

This Saskatchewan farmer's canola crop received damage during a hail storm.

Census of Agriculture deadline approaching

Farmers have until July 31 to complete the questionnaire.

RCMP warns of traffic ticket scam

People in Alberta and Saskatchewan are receiving texts about unpaid tickets.

Cattle industry stakeholders asked to take Canfax survey

Canfax plans to use the input to modernize its offerings.

Flooding insured perils under Agri Insurance

AFSC extended seeding dates for some regions to give producers additional time.

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Chg

Canola Nov 26
760.00	785.30	759.60	783.70s	+23.10

Feeder Cattle Aug 26
360.150	364.100	353.700	362.050s	+1.400

Lean Hogs Aug 26
97.250	99.925	97.025	99.650s	+2.725

Live Cattle Aug 26
238.100	238.500	234.375	237.625s	-0.800

Soybean Nov 26
1195-6	1204-0	1188-0	1192-2s	-5-4

Wheat Sep 26
617-6	627-0	606-0	607-6s	-10-6

Cdn Dollar Sep 26
0.70770	0.70775	0.70750	0.70770	-0.00020

Ag Division Manager

Prairie Co-operative ltd | Hybrid/Partial Remote, To be determined, SK

Plant Operator

Provost Seed Plant | Provost, AB

Beef Ruminant Nutritionist

BeefSmart Consulting Inc. | Hybrid/Partial Remote, SK

Crazy Weather

Not quite 3 hours ago a small storm popped-up over the area, dumped some rain and small hail. The neighbor got pics and video of a small funnel cloud. The storm quickly moved off to the north and all was good.

July 21-29, 2026 | Dauphin, MB

Garton's Auction

Miscellaneous Auction

July 22, 2026 | Handel, SK

Ritchie Bros.

Equipment Auction

August 2-5, 2026 | Calmar, AB

Dunkle Auction Services

Equipment Auction

Synthetic microbiota explained

Microbiota and bioreactor systems can help swine researchers study gut microorganisms, evaluate feed additives, investigate Salmonella control strategies, and develop alternatives to animal trials.

Scouting in Manitoba

Learn how to identify early-season crop damage, and when your seed treatments will start to wear off.

Weed and brush control in pastures

Proper plant identification and strategic control are key to protecting both cattle performance and pasture health.

Ranch/Pasture

Acres: 316

Location: Lockwood, Alta.

2019 Brent V1300

Brandt Ag

Saskatoon, Sask.

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