Western Canada Agriculture Update Newsletter

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Life on an Alberta farm

Wheat harvest and a hand slice.

A Thanksgiving meal from Canadian farmers

Each province's ag sector is bringing at least one ingredient to the table.

Farmland demand strong in Alberta

Alberta’s cultivated farmland values increased 5.3 per cent during the first six months of 2026.

Nortera and B&G Foods Canada deal called off

The Competition Bureau of Canada says the deal could've reduced choice and increased prices.

Improving seed potato testing

An accredited laboratory is asking growers and industry partners to help shape a seed potato testing process that is practical, accessible, and sustainable for the long term.

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Chg

Canola Nov 26
809.90	824.00	809.30	815.90s	+5.60

Feeder Cattle Nov 26
335.825	337.050	332.425	334.875s	-0.925

Lean Hogs Dec 26
68.525	68.950	68.000	68.600s	-0.500

Live Cattle Dec 26
223.850	224.275	222.225	223.550s	-0.225

Soybean Nov 26
1294-0	1302-0	1286-4	1287-4s	-10-0

Wheat Dec 26
687-0	691-6	682-0	683-2s	-3-2

Cdn Dollar Dec 26
0.70370	0.70570	0.70275	0.70530	+0.00150

Saskatchewan Field Agronomist (Permanent Full-time)

DL Seeds | Hybrid/Partial Remote, Saskatoon, SK

Seasonal Farm Operator

Monette Farms | Outlook, SK

Summer Student (Production) - MB

BrettYoung Seeds | MB, Prairies Canada

Fendt Ideal 9 vs Case AF10… Which Combine Actually Wins?

On paper, the AF10 looks like it should crush the Fendt.

October 19, 2026 | Baldur, MB

Fraser Auction Ltd.

Miscellaneous Auction

October 19, 2026 | Gull Lake, SK

Ritchie Bros.

Equipment Auction

October 20-22, 2026 | Westlock County, AB

Team Auctions

Real Estate Auction

Unloading wheat in the Prairie sacks

Wheat is done. Some hauled, some in the bin.

Market Monitor

Weak wheat exports are impacting grain markets.

Managing severe PRRS outbreaks

Respiratory disease and sow mortality are changing outbreak response.

Cash Crop

Acres: 71.00

Location: Edmonton, Alta.

2025 John Deere 9RX 770

Western Tractor

Lethbridge, Alta.

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