Western Canada Agriculture Update Newsletter

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New equipment on the market

A farmer looks at new equipment on display during the 2026 Farm Progress Show.

AAFC moving forward with research farm closures

“Closure of the Research and Development Centres will be phased and carefully managed,” Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald wrote on Sept. 16.

Sask. prof helps open ag school in Egypt

Bryan Sarauer contributed to the Dr. Samir El Naggar Applied Agricultural Technology School project.

Harvest Sample Program sign up

The deadline to sign up for this free Canadian Grain Commission program is Nov. 13.

Dorothy Long leads new era for Canadian Food Focus

The organization works to answer questions about agriculture through clear communication, transparency, and educational storytelling.

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Chg

Canola Nov 26
823.50	831.70	823.00	828.60s	+3.50

Feeder Cattle Nov 26
328.900	331.325	327.900	328.075s	-1.425

Lean Hogs Dec 26
70.350	70.475	69.225	69.475s	-0.850

Live Cattle Dec 26
221.500	222.975	220.975	221.100s	-1.250

Soybean Nov 26
1310-0	1327-6	1310-0	1317-4s	-0-4

Wheat Dec 26
707-6	712-4	700-2	707-0s	-1-4

Cdn Dollar Dec 26
0.71005	0.71005	0.70995	0.71000	unch

Mill Manager

Olymel | Rama, SK

Farm Supervisor

Koberstein Land & Cattle Ltd. | Barrhead, AB

Dairy Technician (Herdsperson)

Lakeland College | Vermilion, AB

Canola Chart Post from 2020

Throwback to 2020 when Canola was about to break out and the Golden Age of Agriculture was beginning.

October 3, 2026 | Drayton Valley, AB

Team Auctions

Antique Tractor Sale

October 6, 2026 | Wilcox, SK

Ritchie Bros.

Equipment Auction

October 6, 2026 | St. Claude, MB

Fraser Auction Ltd.

Miscellaneous Auction

Protecting high-value cattle with rabies vaccination

An extension beef cattle specialist explains why it’s essential to vaccinate high-value animals for rabies.

Managing white mold in soybeans

Looking at symptomology can help you evaluate product performance which cannot be assessed after leaf drop.

Insurance salvage auctions in Canada

Barga offers much more than farm equipment, with a diverse range of vehicles, machinery, equipment and other unexpected finds coming up for bid.

Conversation Land

Acres: 160

Location: Roblin, Man

2005 John Deere 4720

Brandt Ag

Olds, Alta.

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