Western Canada Agriculture Update Newsletter

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Pollination Progress & Yield Pressure Build

Corn yield pressure mounts as pollination struggles expand, diseases flare, and tighter canola stocks add fuel to grain market volatility.

Canadian Farmers Grapple with High Fertilizer Prices

As fertilizer prices climb well above crop returns, farmers voice frustration and uncertainty over input costs and market dynamics.

Pollination and Tar Spot Issues Challenging 2025 Corn Yields

Will yields recover? Concerns are being raised about market impacts and future crop conditions.

Managing Potato Blight with Smart Strategies

With both early and late blight posing risks in the field and in storage, farmers are encouraged to adopt a proactive, season-long management plan.

Preventing Baler Fires During Hay Season

Experts advise farmers to stay vigilant this season, as dry conditions and equipment issues continue to pose fire hazards during baling.

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Chg

Canola Nov 25
699.90	704.40	695.20	695.90s	-4.90

Feeder Cattle Aug 25
335.225	336.600	332.350	334.550s	+2.350

Lean Hogs Oct 25
91.000	91.000	89.900	90.875s	+0.275

Live Cattle Oct 25
224.700	225.575	222.975	224.775s	+1.625

Soybean Nov 25
1015-6	1018-2	1010-4	1011-4s	-9-4

Wheat Sep 25
536-4	540-0	532-2	538-4s	+0-2

Cdn Dollar Sep 25
0.73135	0.73230	0.72940	0.72965	-0.00155

Field Sales Manager

Titan International, Inc. | Remote / Work-From-Home, MB,SK

Agronomist

Serfas Farms Ltd | Turin, Alta

Agricultural Equipment Technician – NOC 72401

Enns Brothers Ltd | Neepawa, MB

Today in Pictures

Western Canadian farmers share their weekend chores through pictures.

August 9-12, 2025 | Kamloops, B.C.

Team Auctions

Miscellaneous Auction

August 12-19, 2025 | Nobleford, AB

Premier Auctions

Equipment Auction

August 13-14, 2025 | B.C.

Ritchie Bros.

Equipment Auction — Regional Event

Kubota XTS3 Sprayer Induction Bowl In Action

Watch how the Kubota XTS3 Crop-Care Sprayer’s induction bowl efficiently mixes liquids for simpler, safer chemical loading and precision spraying.

How to Test Your Well Water

Protect your family and crops by learning how to properly test your well water for contaminants.

Nitrogen Application of Wheat

Learn how timing and rates of nitrogen application can make or break your wheat yield.

Cash Crop

Acres: 172

Location: Taber, Alta.

2021 Vaderstad 8012

Brandt Ag

Watrous, Sask.

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