Western Canada Agriculture Update Newsletter

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Good news in the markets

The funds (managed money) crowd/spec are now net long the grain complex.

Stats Canada reporting higher sheep and cattle inventories

Stats Canada’s livestock estimates report counted 11.1 million head of cattle on farms, compared to 10.9 million head in 2025.

Ag in the House: Feb. 23 - 27

Conservatives pressured the government about the decision to close research sites.

CASA offering free online farm safety courses

Free online farm safety courses available all March as CASA supports Canadian Agricultural Safety Week 2026.

China halts tariffs on some Canadian ag

Tariffs on canola, peas, and other goods are suspended as of March 1.

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Chg

Canola May 26
694.20	701.50	691.60	698.40s	+10.70

Feeder Cattle Apr 26
346.300	353.900	345.650	353.325s	+2.125

Lean Hogs Apr 26
95.500	96.550	95.075	95.575s	-0.150

Live Cattle Apr 26
229.000	233.775	228.525	233.100s	+0.875

Soybean May 26
1178-4	1185-0	1157-4	1164-0s	-6-6

Wheat May 26
600-4	603-6	574-6	577-2s	-14-2

Cdn Dollar Mar 26
0.73340	0.73355	0.72935	0.73160	-0.00250

Agricultural Equipment Operator

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited | Mossleigh, AB

Originator (Soybeans)

Bartlett | Winkler, MB

Agronomy Sales

TopKrop Fertilizers Inc | Swift Current or Regina, SK

Free Tickets to Canada's Farm Show

We’re incredibly grateful for your continued support of Agriville. As a small thank-you, we're happy to once again offer complimentary tickets to Canada’s Farm Show, taking place March 17–19 in Regina.

March 23, 2026 | Killarney, MB

Fraser Auction Ltd.

Miscellaneous Auction

March 27-30, 2026 | Hayter, AB

Allen Olson Auctions

Equipment Auction

March 28, 2026 | Plenty, SK

Ritchie Bros.

Equipment Auction

Intercropping chickpeas and flaxen the black soil zone

It worked but came with a cost.

Case IH sprayer walkthrough

Take a detailed walkthrough of the nozzle wash station, showing how it works and why it’s a game-changer for efficiency.

Digital agriculture policy workshop

What should be the priority or the future of digital agriculture?

Ranch / Pasture

Acres: 319.00

Location: Corbett Creek, Alta.

Schulte Soilstar DHX-600

All West Sales

Rosetown, Sask.

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