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• Equipment Technician Demand Reaches New Highs

  22-09-2026 14:19 via farms.com
  A new report warns Canada will need thousands of equipment technicians in the next decade, with labor shortages affecting dealer growth, customer service, and industry revenue.
  
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• B.C. ag minister won’t seek re-election

  22-09-2026 16:20 via farms.com
  Lana Popham, the NDP MLA for Saanich South currently in her second tenure as the ag community’s voice in the provincial legislature, made the announcement on Sept. 21
  
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• Farm Road Safety During Harvest Season

  22-09-2026 14:23 via farms.com
  Harvest season increases farm traffic on rural roads. Farmers and motorists must stay alert, follow safety rules, and share responsibility to prevent accidents.
  
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• Local Food and Farming Drive Community Growth

  22-09-2026 14:16 via farms.com
  Manitoba is celebrating Farm and Food Awareness Week by highlighting local farmers, promoting food education, supporting innovation, and strengthening community connections.
  
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• Senate Farm Bill Moves Closer to Final Approval

  22-09-2026 14:13 via farms.com
  A new Senate farm bill is advancing toward a full Senate vote, proposing stronger support for animal health, exports, conservation, nutrition programs, and agricultural research.
  
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• Hendrix Genetics Strengthens Global Swine Business

  22-09-2026 14:09 via farms.com
  Hendrix Genetics has acquired full ownership of its swine business, strengthening global operations, advancing genetic innovation, and supporting pork producers worldwide.
  
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• Canada Could Add $5.4 Billion by Food Processing in the Country

  22-09-2026 14:08 via farms.com
  Shifting 10 per cent of Canada’s raw crop exports to domestic processing could boost the economy by $5.4 billion and create 34,000 jobs, according to a new report from EY.
  
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• Pork Recipes Bring Family Traditions to Life

  22-09-2026 14:03 via farms.com
  The National Pork Board is encouraging families to share treasured pork recipes and cultural traditions, highlighting how food connects generations and preserves heritage.
  
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• New herbicide for soybean producers

  22-09-2026 13:42 via farms.com
  Growers can implement Zidua Prime into their operations for the 2027 season
  
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• SuperTractors Returns to Honor Farm Pride

  22-09-2026 13:38 via farms.com
  Shell Rotella's 2026 SuperTractors competition invites farmers to share tractor stories, celebrate farm pride, and compete for prizes before National Farmer's Day on October 12.
  
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• Soil Sampling Timing Shapes Soil Health Results

  22-09-2026 13:29 via farms.com
  A new study shows that soil health results vary depending on when and where soil samples are collected. Consistent sampling methods are essential for accurate soil health monitoring.
  
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• Ridley Feed Ingredients Named 2026 Feed Facility of the Year

  22-09-2026 13:11 via farms.com
  Ridley Feed Ingredients in Mendota, Illinois, has been named the 2026 Feed Facility of the Year by AFIA and Feedstuffs for its outstanding commitment to safety, quality, and manufacturing excellence.
  
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• Leaders and Partners Honored by NASDA

  22-09-2026 13:04 via farms.com
  NASDA honored Dave Flakne and ADM for their dedication to agriculture, leadership, industry collaboration, and support of programs benefiting farmers and state agriculture departments.
  
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• Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 21, 2026

  22-09-2026 12:30 via farms.com
  The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $292/cwt live, $2.50/cwt lower than the previous week. Fed cattle prices are at the lowest point since December 2025. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales ranging from $486.50–$489.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were scheduled anywhere from early October to early November delivery. Western Canadian steer carcass weights have steadily increased this summer and are 2 pounds shy of their highs set back in
  
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• U.S. August cattle placements fall to record low

  22-09-2026 12:29 via farms.com
  U.S. feedlots placed fewer cattle in August than in any other August since the data series began in 1996, according to the latest Cattle on Feed report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).Despite the decline, cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or more totalled 11.2 million head as of September 1, up one per cent from a year earlier.August placements totalled 1.62 million head, down nine per cent from the previous year.
  
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• SaskOilseeds September 2026 Newsletter

  22-09-2026 12:27 via farms.com
  Deadlines Ahead: Nominate and Register Today Final call for Director nominations SaskOilseeds is seeking nominations for four director positions. If you’re a canola or flax producer looking to have a voice in shaping the future of Saskatchewan’s oilseed industry, submit your nomination by September 11 at noon CST.Last disease training workshop next week in Yorkton Gain hands-on, in-field experience scouting for crop diseases like blackleg, clubroot, pasmo, sclerotinia stem rot and ve
  
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• Crop Report for the Period September 8 to September 14, 2026

  22-09-2026 12:21 via farms.com
  Widespread rainfall across the province over the past week stalled harvest operations. Harvest is currently 32 per cent complete, an increase of five per cent from last week. This remains well behind both the five-year average of 71 per cent and the 10-year average of 63 per cent.The rural municipality (RM) of Sarnia recorded the highest rainfall at 97 millimetres (mm), followed by the RM of Sasman with 85 mm and the RM of Aberdeen with 80 mm.Topsoil moisture increased in cropland, hayland and p
  
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• On-Farm Network Update for Sept. 2, 2026

  22-09-2026 12:19 via farms.com
  The On-Farm Network (OFN) is facilitating the harvest of field scale on-farm research trials when, like all other farmers, the weather allows for it. To-date, we’ve collected yield data on three field pea trials and two faba bean trials.Pea trials harvested:Double inoculation (Osmium liquid on-seed + Nitrogen row granular in-furrow) versus single inoculation (Osmium liquid on-seed) Double fungicide application (Delaro/Delaro) versus single fungicide application (Delaro) Biostimulant produc
  
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• Show The Canadian Grain Commission What You Got

  22-09-2026 12:17 via farms.com
  2026 Harvest Sample Program- Canadian Grain CommissionThe Harvest Sample Program is a voluntary program that benefits Canadian grain producers and the entire grain value chain.If you received a kit and submitted a sample last year, you don’t need to sign up again this year. You will receive this year’s kit just before harvest.If you are signing up for the first time, the deadline to sign up to participate for this crop year is Nov. 13.Even if you have a good idea of your grain’
  
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• Governments of Canada and Manitoba celebrate local food and agriculture awareness

  22-09-2026 12:13 via farms.com
  The governments of Canada and Manitoba are celebrating the 12th annual Farm and Food Awareness Week from September 20 to 25, an opportunity for Manitobans to learn where their food comes from and recognize the work local producers do to bring safe, healthy food from farm to table, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.This year’s theme, ‘Community and Agriculture: Growing Together,’ recognizes
  
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• Harvest Weather Alert: Midwest Rain Risks Rise as Super El Nino Strengthens

  21-09-2026 17:40 via farms.com
  A dramatic shift in North American weather patterns is raising new questions for harvest season.
  
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• U of G Launches Powering Food Futures Initiative, Invites Farmers to Shape Canada’s Agri-Food Future

  21-09-2026 16:13 via farms.com
  A new collaboration between the University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute, the Ontario Agricultural College and Loblaw Companies Limited is asking farmers and food sector stakeholders to share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping Canada’s agri-food future.
  
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• President Trump wants potash from Belarus

  21-09-2026 15:04 via farms.com
  Currently about 85 percent of U.S. potash comes from Canada
  
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• Federal government invests in farm safety

  21-09-2026 14:56 via farms.com
  The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association will receive more than $1 million
  
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• The Jim Cuddy Band Expands Fall Tour With More Ontario Dates

  21-09-2026 14:23 via farms.com
  The Jim Cuddy Band Expands Fall Tour With More Ontario Dates
  
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• Thompson Earns Top Honor from Pork Producers

  21-09-2026 14:00 via farms.com
  The U.S. pork industry honored Chairman Glenn Thompson for his support of farmers through major farm legislation, workforce initiatives, and efforts to strengthen rural agriculture.
  
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• Ag Minister MacDonald Tours Southern Ontario

  21-09-2026 13:55 via farms.com
  Minister Heath MacDonald toured southern Ontario, meeting farmers, processors and industry leaders while announcing major investments to strengthen Canada's food system.
  
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• Tractor Supply Starlink Boost Rural Youth

  21-09-2026 13:50 via farms.com
  Tractor Supply and Starlink are helping improve internet access in rural America while supporting 4-H youth programs that provide education, STEM learning and career skills.
  
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• Vylor Hybrid Wheat Promises Bigger Yields

  21-09-2026 13:37 via farms.com
  Vylor's new hybrid wheat technology could boost yields, improve drought tolerance, and help farmers produce more wheat using existing land and resources.
  
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• Short-Stature Corn Hybrids Show Promise for Weed Control

  21-09-2026 13:35 via farms.com
  Study shows that planting short-stature corn in high-density, narrow rows suppresses weeds by up to 99%, helping dairy farmers cut herbicide reliance while boosting yields.
  
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