Western Canada Agriculture Update Newsletter

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Can manure improve wheat yields?

Learn how this research could impact soil health, nutrient management, and wheat production.

Transforming brewers' spent grain into high-value ingredients

Terra Bioindustries and Great Western Brewing Company partner to upcycle brewers’ grain into low-carbon ingredients and boost domestic food production.

Ethanol fuel and farm reality - what Canadian producers should know

Concerns about ethanol-blended fuel are becoming more common in rural Canada, especially as provinces increase renewable fuel requirements and discussions around E15 intensify.

AFSC extends seeding dates in parts of Alberta

The changes apply for the 2026 growing season only and affect the North East, North West, and Peace regions.

Canadian farm income fell in 2025

New figures released by Statistics Canada showed realized net farm income slipped 0.3% to $8.3 billion in 2025.

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Chg

Canola Jul 26
756.70	768.10	756.40	767.30s	+10.60

Feeder Cattle Aug 26
355.000	356.150	352.600	353.025s	-1.600

Lean Hogs Jul 26
101.875	102.375	101.000	102.125s	unch

Live Cattle Aug 26
242.500	243.225	240.925	241.000s	-1.500

Soybean Jul 26
1186-4	1196-0	1185-0	1194-4s	+9-2

Wheat Jul 26
622-4	628-0	618-0	624-0s	+1-4

Cdn Dollar Jun 26
0.72615	0.72615	0.72590	0.72595	-0.00010

President & CEO

Leadership Source Inc. | Saskatoon, SK

Business Development Manager – Crop Protection

Summit Search Group | Hybrid/Partial Remote, MB

Regional Account Manager

BrettYoung Seeds | Remote, AB

Extreme Microbes, Big Potential: Harnessing Nature’s Toughest Enzymes for Agriculture

The science of discovering extremophile microbes that thrive where most life cannot, and how those organisms are being used to unlock new value from agricultural biomass and waste streams.

June 6 - 9 , 2026 | Castor, AB

Dunkle Auction Services

Equipment Auction

June 9, 2026 | Quill Lake, SK

Ritchie Bros.

Equipment Auction

June 16, 2026 | High Bluff, MB

Fraser Auction Ltd.

Equipment Auction

Agriculture Enlightened

Hear from leading voices on the innovation, issues, and ideas that are helping to grow Canada’s position as a global leader in agtech.

How starting slow leads to grazing success

Three cattle producers share practical ways to get started, and how to stay flexibile while finding what works best.

Fendt Rogator 900 Series overview

Learn how this versatile platform allows operators to customize their machine for any operation.

Ranch/Pasture

Acres: 320.00

Location: Thorhild, Alta.

2021 New Holland CR9.90

Pattison Agriculture

Swan River, Man.

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