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Prairie Wheat Spring 2026: Flat Acres, Soft Prices, and a Moisture Picture That Varies More Than the Forecast Suggests Seeding is still weeks away for most of the Prairies, but the conditions going into the 2026 spring wheat campaign are already well-defined: acreage is essentially flat, prices remain under pressure from record global and domestic…
Free to Read# What It Actually Costs to Plant Canola in 2026 — and What You Can Expect to Get for It Spring is seeding season, and for the grain farmers across the Alberta prairies, the math has never been more complicated. Canola remains the dominant cash crop — over 21 million acres were seeded across Canada…
Free to ReadThis news item describes the launch of cohort seven in Saskatchewan’s Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program, which pairs experienced farmers with emerging agricultural professionals. The program aims to support knowledge transfer and professional development in the agriculture sector. This initiative is relevant to Western Canadian producers, particularly those in Saskatchewan and those interested in farm…
Free to ReadThe federal government has set the interest-free advance limit under the Advance Payments Program at $250,000 for 2026 on all non-canola commodity advances. This means producers can borrow up to that amount without paying interest themselves—the government covers the interest costs. The program provides operating credit to grain and livestock producers during the marketing year…
Free to ReadThe Farm Stress Line in Saskatchewan is transitioning to new management under SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network Inc. starting April 1. This partnership expands mental health support specifically designed for agricultural producers, their families, and farm employees across the province. The service provides round-the-clock access to confidential counsellors with agricultural training who can respond to immediate…
Free to ReadThe federal government is extending tax deferrals for cattle producers in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba who received compensation for animals culled during the 2024 and 2025 bovine tuberculosis outbreaks. Under current tax rules, producers must reinvest compensation in replacement livestock within the same tax year to defer income taxes. The extended deferral period gives producers…
Free to Read# Spring Canola Planting Conditions Across Western Canada Canola producers across the Prairie provinces are monitoring soil conditions closely as spring advances. In Alberta, adequate moisture in many regions has created favorable seedbed conditions, though some areas remain waterlogged from winter precipitation. Saskatchewan’s central and northern zones report improved soil temperatures, with conditions becoming suitable…
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