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Working on a Sask. dairy farm

It's the final push on corrals. Can this farmer finish?

Alberta Canola calling for trade compensation

Alberta’s canola sector is asking the federal government for compensation to help offset challenges caused by Chinese tariffs.

A sun safety refresher during Melanoma Awareness Month

People who work outdoors are up to 3.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer overall.

The world's game on a Canadian canvas

Sod farmer Bert Bos grew the surface for FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver.

Grain markets turn lower after Trump-Xi summit

Corn and soybeans weakened after failed trade expectations.

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Chg

Canola Jul 26
757.00	762.20	749.00	749.80s	-7.90

Feeder Cattle Aug 26
364.000	366.125	358.775	365.775s	+2.125

Lean Hogs Jun 26
101.900	102.825	101.375	101.975s	-0.175

Live Cattle Jun 26
247.425	247.425	242.725	245.300s	-1.950

Soybean May 26
1210-0	1212-0	1196-0	1199-6s	-9-6

Wheat May 26
668-2	672-6	655-4	660-4s	-6-6

Cdn Dollar Jun 26
0.72825	0.72910	0.72660	0.72815s	unch

Manager/Senior Manager – Ag

Virtus Group | Saskatoon, SK

Operator - Seed Cleaning Plant

Souris River Seeds | Weyburn, SK

Product Development Manager

SeedMaster | Emerald Park, SK

Here's a Trade Deal for You

They want free, uninhibited, tariff-free access, no quota. Their beef could be sub-standard and unsafe in comparison to Canadian beef. Final negotiations are scheduled for May 24th. Have your say...

May 30 - June 2, 2026 | Donalda, AB

Dunkle Auction Services

Equipment Auction

June 2, 2026 | St. Claude, MB

Fraser Auction Ltd.

Equipment Auction

June 9, 2026 | Quill Lake, SK

Ritchie Bros.

Equipment Auction

How sequencing tracks swine viruses

Combining sequencing with infection timing improves biosecurity, and distinguishes internal spread from new introductions.

A common mistake

Do you overinflate your tractor tires? Most farmers do, but not on purpose.

Full tractor restoration

A 1968 John Deere 4020 sat abandoned for decades beside a collapsing farmhouse, slowly rusting away in an open field.

Grain

Acres: 950.08

Location: Redvers, Sask.

2023 John Deere 9RX 540

Brandt Ag

Olds, Alta.

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