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• Cattle Market Update: Price benchmark set for feeder steers, heifers

  24-04-2025 20:17 via farms.com
  New highs for feeder steer and heifer prices in Saskatchewan were recorded last week, according to the Cattle Market Update for the week ending April 18.Prices were available in all steer categories except for the 900-plus pound steers and most of the heifers, except for the 300-400 and 400-500 pound categories.Emily Schmidt, livestock Intern at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, says new record prices were set in the 300-400, 400-500, 600-700, and 800-900 pound categories for the steers,
  
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• CFIB Calls for More Government Help for Agri-Businesses Amid Chinese Tariffs

  24-04-2025 20:13 via farms.com
  The federal government needs to do more to support Canadian agri-businesses amid new Chinese tariffs that have taken a backseat to Ottawa’s trade dealings with the US, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says. In a release Wednesday, the CFIB said new data shows China’s retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural and seafood products are affecting about a third (36%) of Canadian agricultural businesses, with nearly one in four (23%) taking a direct hit.  
  
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• Map: Further Improvement in Midwest Drought

  24-04-2025 20:12 via farms.com
  Drought and dryness across the American Midwest are continuing to improve as corn and soybean planting accelerates. Released Thursday, the latest weekly US drought monitor shows just 11% of the Midwest region was being impacted by drought as of Tuesday. That is down just a couple of points from a week earlier but continues a steady progression lower since mid-March when drought was afflicting about one-third of the region. In fact, drought across the Midwest is now at its lowest level
  
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• Powering up communities with ag society dollars

  24-04-2025 20:10 via farms.com
  Agricultural societies play a crucial role in the province’s rural communities. They bring people together, organize and run events and improve the overall quality of life for residents in their communities.Alberta has more agriculture societies than any other province with 292 organizations. Alberta’s government is helping regional agricultural societies weather increasing costs and plan ahead with a one-time cash injection of more than $7.4 million.“It’s hard to oversta
  
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• Will the markets continue volatility or become more stable this week?

  24-04-2025 17:45 via farms.com
  Key reports that farmers should watch which could have significant impacts on commodity markets the week of April 28th.
  
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• Sheep farmers win Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers

  24-04-2025 16:44 via farms.com
  Ryan and Romy Schill co-own a sheep operation and wool company
  
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• Are you the Albertan with the $1 million lottery ticket?

  24-04-2025 16:38 via farms.com
  Let’s spend lottery winnings on farm equipment
  
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• Get Ready for Cutting-Edge Action at Forage Expo!

  24-04-2025 12:55 via farms.com
  Ontario Forage Council (OFC) and Bruce County Soil & Crop Improvement Association are pleased to announce that Forage Expo will be happening in Bruce County this year.
  
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• ICE Close: Tight Stocks Remain Supportive for Canola

  24-04-2025 12:45 via farms.com
  Canola futures closed higher Wednesday as the market continued to be underpinned by tight old-crop stocks. Gains in Chicago soybean oil added to the upside in canola, as did advances in palm oil and weakness in the Canadian dollar. On the other hand, European rapeseed was lower on the day.  July canola has gained more than $100/tonne since hitting a low of around $570 in mid-March. New-crop November has also moved higher, although the gains have been more modest. May canola was up
  
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• From the Backroads of Wisconsin's Past

  24-04-2025 12:42 via farms.com
  Sometimes we need the help of others to survive. Other times we need the help of others to learn or prosper. That’s why some of us donate blood or volunteer at schools and churches. Those who help us make it possible for us to view life in new and positive ways.And sometimes, like a pint of blood from a stranger, the work of people we don’t know makes a big difference to us. There’s talk now about folks who aren’t rich being dishonest and lazy. And some say folks in other
  
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• Proper grain handling remains critical

  24-04-2025 12:40 via farms.com
  As outdoor temperatures warm during spring and early summer, there is an increasing potential for grain-storage problems and an increasing need for grain monitoring and management, says Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University-Extension agricultural engineer and grain-drying expert.“The stored grain temperature increases in parts of a bin in the spring due to solar heat gain on the bin,” he said.Solar energy produces more than twice as much heat gain on the south wall of a bin in
  
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• Latest Alberta investment – bringing in the dough

  24-04-2025 12:34 via farms.com
  Crust Craft’s new $51-million high-capacity baking facility in Edmonton will serve local and surrounding markets while boosting our province’s agriculture and food manufacturing sectors. This 120,000 to 150,000 square feet facility will create 55 new, permanent jobs and 25 temporary jobs for hard-working Albertans.To support this expansion, Alberta’s government will provide $2 million through the Investment and Growth Fund, a deal-closing program designed to attract high-impact
  
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• Show your Alberta side. Buy Local.

  24-04-2025 12:33 via farms.com
  Global uncertainty is threatening the livelihoods of hard-working Alberta farmers, ranchers, processors and their families. The ‘Buy Local’ campaign, recently launched by Alberta’s government, encourages consumers to eat, drink and buy local to show our unified support for the province’s agriculture and food industry.The government’s ‘Buy Local’ campaign encourages consumers to buy products from Alberta’s hard-working farmers, ranchers and food pro
  
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• Elevating Agriculture Education in Alberta

  24-04-2025 12:31 via farms.com
  With each new generation, more and more consumers and policymakers are losing the connection to the farm and where our food comes from. According to CCFI’s 2019 public trust research findings, 91% of Canadians claim they know little, very little or nothing about modern farming practices. Thus, it is vital that farm organizations, government ministries, and agriculture and food businesses work together to support initiatives like Agriculture in the Classroom Canada and their provincial chap
  
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• Alberta Canola’s Research Symposium Refines Targets for Research Investment

  24-04-2025 12:28 via farms.com
  Alberta Canola hosted its third annual Research Symposium at the Alberta Canola Conference in Red Deer on January 23, 2025.The Research Symposium exists to share information about current and future priority areas of canola research in Alberta. The Canola Council of Canada’s Jay Whetter moderated the day, which featured insights from Breanne Tidemann (AAFC – Lacombe), Stephen Strelkov (University of Alberta), Paul Galpern (University of Calgary), Boyd Mori (University of Alberta), Ed
  
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• Ascenso Tires North America Names Ryan Lopes VP of Marketing

  24-04-2025 11:55 via farms.com
  Ascenso Tires North America, one of the fastest growing off-highway tire companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Lopes as Vice President of Marketing and Business Strategy, effective immediately.
  
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• AEM Wins Agri-Marketing Assn. Award for Manufacturing Express Initiative

  24-04-2025 11:51 via farms.com
  The Manufacturing Express Tour coordinated in 2024 by the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently earned a “Best of NAMA” award from the National Agri-Marketing Assn. for the campaign’s success in support of the public engagement initiative which covered 20 states and made 80 stops.
  
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• Lindsay Corporation Reports Q2 2025 Results

  24-04-2025 11:50 via farms.com
  Lindsay Corporation, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, announced results for its second quarter ended February 28, 2025.
  
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• Johnson Tractor Joins Hyundai Dealer Network Serving West Central Wisconsin

  24-04-2025 11:49 via farms.com
  HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America today announced the addition to its dealer network of Johnson Tractor, Janesville, Wis.
  
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• K-Hart Industries Expands Dealer Network in Manitoba

  24-04-2025 11:48 via farms.com
  K-Hart Industries, a Winnipeg-based manufacturer of the farm machinery designed for sustainable agriculture, has announced that it is excited to welcome Van L Equipment as its newest dealer, providing sales, service, and parts support for farmers in Southwestern Manitoba, Canada.
  
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