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Higher crude oil futures for longer = stagflation?

Fears are starting to grow that higher crude oil futures for longer could see slower economic growth and higher inflation.

CSBP pushing for domestic production policy

At one point, sugar beets accounted for more than 20 per cent of the Canadian sugar market share.

Rural Canada gets boost from ADAMA

Stomping Grounds supports 22 projects to strengthen rural communities.

AAFC releases 2026-27 Departmental Plan

For 2026-27, total planned AAFC spending is $3,677,569,159, with 4,801 full-time staff.

Canola meal boosts dairy farm profits

Studies over the years have shown that cows fed with canola meal produce more milk, with increases ranging from about 1.5 to over 5 pounds per cow per day.

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Chg

Canola May 26
725.00	732.00	708.70	719.10s	-7.40

Feeder Cattle May 26
347.500	349.875	345.425	348.350s	+1.975

Lean Hogs Jun 26
104.475	105.850	104.325	104.400s	-0.075

Live Cattle Jun 26
233.700	235.050	232.600	234.650s	+1.225

Soybean May 26
1160-0	1171-4	1152-4	1163-4s	+2-2

Wheat May 26
596-4	606-4	577-6	587-6s	-7-4

Cdn Dollar Jun 26
0.72851	0.72871	0.72850	0.72856s	+0.00005

Territory Sales Consultant

Sharda Crop Chem | Work-From-Home Alberta

Sales Agronomist

Valleyview Consumers Co-op | Virden, MB

Business Development Executive

AgriSpread | Regina, SK

A few interesting tidbits in recent ag export data...

Low prices spurs demand apparently.

April 3-8, 2026 | East Central, AB

Allen Olson Auctions

April 7, 2026 | Brandon, MB

Fraser Auction Ltd.

Equipment Auction

April 10, 2026 | Bruno, SK

Ritchie Bros.

Equipment Auction

TrueTracker from PTx

This upgraded implement‑guidance system delivers major improvements in accuracy, control, and operator experience.

Mineral needs of beef cattle

The goal of supplementation is to prevent subclinical deficiency of which symptoms are not easily observed.

Redefining swine farming with tech and training

Real-time swine data works, a production supervisor says.

Grain

Acres: 2,084.15

Location: Land Leader, Sask.

2020 John Deere 2680H

Brandt Ag

Red Deer County, Alta.

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