Western Canada Agriculture Update Newsletter

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Straight cutting canola in Manitoba

A vintage 9610 and a relatively new S790 share the spotlight on this farm.

The cost of filling a combine in Canada

The national average price of diesel is about $2.50 per litre.

Organic farming in Canada enters the mainstream

Organic production occurs in every province, with significant concentrations in the Prairie provinces.

Federal ag minister highlights Alberta innovation during food tour

Heath MacDonald visited a multi-generational farm in Bow Island where discussions focused on pulse crops and sugar beet production.

Canada pens potash deal with Bangladesh

The new agreement is designed to support long-term demand for Canadian potash while helping Bangladesh secure an essential fertilizer ingredient needed for crop production.

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Canola Nov 26
817.50	830.50	815.00	823.00s	+5.80

Feeder Cattle Oct 26
334.425	338.200	333.400	337.850s	+5.350

Lean Hogs Oct 26
81.250	81.375	79.175	79.600s	-1.925

Live Cattle Dec 26
223.300	225.425	222.325	225.150s	+2.925

Soybean Nov 26
1296-6	1309-6	1292-0	1304-2s	+7-6

Wheat Dec 26
729-0	734-0	710-0	722-0s	-3-2

Cdn Dollar Oct 26
0.72315	0.72315	0.71915	0.7207	-0.00185

Research Associate

Western Applied Research Corporation | Scott, SK

Poultry Field Technician

Manitoba Chicken Producers | Winnipeg, MB

Maintenance Technician (Feedlot)

About Staffing | Southern AB

New Shortcut for Posting Videos

It's now easier to share videos on Agriville. Come test it out!

October 3, 2026 | Drayton Valley, AB

Team Auctions

Antique Tractor Sale

October 6, 2026 | Wilcox, SK

Ritchie Bros.

Equipment Auction

October 15, 2026 | St. Claude, MB

Fraser Auction Ltd.

Miscellaneous Auction

Ag Commodity Corner+ Podcast - Week 75

The Prairies are getting too much moisture at harvest time.

Preventing foreign material in cattle hides and meat

Learn common sources of foreign material, why contamination matters and what beef producers can do to reduce the risk of foreign material hazards on their operations.

Ear necrosis in pigs

"Ear necrosis is not only an infectious disease challenge, it is also a welfare issue shaped by behavior, tissue damage, and the farm environment."

Cash Crop

Acres: 715

Location: Vermilion, Alta.

2024 Frontier BB2072

Horizon Ag & Turf Ltd.

Edmonton South, Alta.

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