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• Harvest Pressure Caps Corn as Soybeans and Wheat Find Support

  23-09-2026 12:57 via farms.com
  CBOT grain futures ended Tuesday with competing forces pulling prices in different directions as U.S. harvest pressure, weather interruptions, export competition and geopolitical uncertainty shaped the session.???????
  
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• Alberta Beef Producers Backs Stronger Cattle Traceability Plan

  29-09-2026 20:38 via farms.com
  A new Alberta Beef Producers report recommends a phased, industry-driven enhancement to cattle traceability, aiming to strengthen disease response capabilities while protecting market access and supporting producer adoption.
  
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• Manitoba Harvest Progresses Despite Rain Delays and Crop Quality Concerns

  29-09-2026 20:17 via farms.com
  Manitoba farmers are making steady harvest progress, with spring cereals nearly complete and soybean harvest beginning in several regions.
  
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• Prairie Fall Burndown Tips for 2026: How Better Weed Control Sets Up Spring Success

  29-09-2026 20:02 via farms.com
  A well-timed fall burndown can be one of the most cost-effective weed management decisions growers make.
  
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• BC farmers gearing up for collection of pesticides and livestock medications this Fall

  29-09-2026 19:59 via farms.com
  This October, Vancouver Island and Fraser Valley farmers in BC are readying to participate in Cleanfarms’ longest running environmental stewardship initiative: the Unwanted Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications (UPLM) program.Operating on a rotating schedule year-over-year, this well-loved Canada-wide program helps farmers in BC (and in other regions) protect their land and communities by accepting unwanted commercial-class pesticides and obsolete livestock/equine medications for
  
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• U.S. Winter Wheat Planting, Emergence Lagging

  29-09-2026 19:56 via farms.com
  U.S. winter wheat planting made decent progress this past week but continues to lag last year and the five-year average. Emergence is also running behind. According to Monday’s USDA crop progress, 27% of the American winter wheat crop was planted as Sunday, up 10 percentage points from a week earlier. That was below both the 32% planted at the same point last year and the 2021-25 average of 34%. Meanwhile, winter wheat emergence also increased nationally, with 8% of the crop emerged, up fr
  
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• FCC Economists Examine Trade, Interest Rates and Economic Risks Facing Agriculture

  29-09-2026 19:55 via farms.com
  Farm Credit Canada is highlighting trade uncertainty, interest rates and broader financial conditions as key economic issues for Canadian farmers and agribusinesses through the remainder of 2026. In an economic update webinar released Tuesday, FCC’s economics team reviews the major economic and financial variables affecting farms, food and beverage manufacturers and agribusinesses, while providing its outlook for the months ahead.The 39-minute presentation features FCC chief economist Crai
  
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• Manitoba Harvest Passes Halfway Mark

  29-09-2026 19:54 via farms.com
  The Manitoba harvest passed the halfway mark this past week, although rainfall, fog and heavy dews continued to limit fieldwork in several parts of the province. Tuesday’s weekly crop report showed the Manitoba harvest at 51% complete as of Monday, up from 43% a week earlier. The largest regional advance came in the Northwest, where overall harvest progress jumped to 40% from 24%. The Central region moved to 71% from 64%, the Eastern region to 66% from 62%, the Interlake to 59% from 56%, a
  
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• Secretary Naig Welcomes Applications for Urban Water Quality Project Grants

  29-09-2026 19:52 via farms.com
  Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is accepting pre-applications for cost-share grants to support urban conservation and water quality projects. The locally led projects, available to Iowa communities of all sizes, support implementation of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy and are part of the state’s continued efforts to improve water quality.“Communities – big and small – have b
  
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• Farmer named interim leader of PC Party of Manitoba

  29-09-2026 17:04 via farms.com
  Konrad Narth grew up on a family farm in Zhoda
  
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• Ag in the House returns alongside fall session of Parliament

  29-09-2026 16:18 via farms.com
  Weekly articles inform farmers about ag exchanges during question period
  
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• AgScape Honours Christine Kim with 2026 Teaching Excellence in Agriculture and Food Education Award

  29-09-2026 16:12 via farms.com
  AgScape Honours Christine Kim with 2026 Teaching Excellence in Agriculture and Food Education Award
  
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• Canadian producer and industry organizations call for national plant breeding strategy that works for every crop

  29-09-2026 16:04 via farms.com
  Canadian producer and industry organizations call for national plant breeding strategy that works for every crop
  
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• A Strong Canada Needs a Strong Agricultural Foundation

  29-09-2026 16:00 via farms.com
  A Strong Canada Needs a Strong Agricultural Foundation
  
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• Letters of Intent Process Planned for Next Pulse Science Research Cluster

  29-09-2026 15:58 via farms.com
  Letters of Intent Process Planned for Next Pulse Science Research Cluster
  
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• A strong farming sector needs farmers willing to lead

  29-09-2026 15:47 via farms.com
  A strong farming sector needs farmers willing to lead
  
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• The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Returns to Toronto, November 6-15, 2026

  29-09-2026 15:45 via farms.com
  The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Returns to Toronto, November 6-15, 2026
  
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• Ag Canada Raises Durum Stocks Estimate; Wheat Steady

  29-09-2026 15:38 via farms.com
  Ag Canada Raises Durum Stocks Estimate; Wheat Steady
  
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• Ag Canada Raises Canola Ending Stocks on Larger Supply

  29-09-2026 15:38 via farms.com
  Ag Canada Raises Canola Ending Stocks on Larger Supply
  
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• CWRC Names Blair Goldade as New President

  29-09-2026 12:55 via farms.com
  The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition has named Blair Goldade as its new president following the transfer of hosting duties to Sask Wheat. The organization also welcomed three new farmer directors while continuing its support for wheat breeding and agronomic research across Western Canada.
  
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• Hensall Co Op Strengthens Rural Futures

  29-09-2026 12:50 via farms.com
  Hensall Co-op continues to support rural communities through its Strong Communities Initiative, funding projects focused on health, education, food access and community improvements.
  
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• Iowa Pork Names Amber Bryant Communications Manager

  28-09-2026 19:38 via farms.com
  The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is pleased to announce the addition of Amber Bryant as Communications Manager. Bryant brings to IPPA deep roots in agriculture, a genuine love for rural communities, and a career built on telling the stories of farmers and the people who work alongside them.“Amber brings an impressive combination of agricultural communications experience, pork industry knowledge and a genuine appreciation for the people who raise pigs,” said Pat McGonegle, C
  
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• From Producer Priorities to Research in Action: How Pork Checkoff Research Works

  28-09-2026 19:36 via farms.com
  Research doesn’t start with a proposal. It starts with a producer need. Behind every Pork Checkoff-funded research project is a process designed to connect the challenges producers face on the farm with the researchers who can help solve them. That process was on full display this summer when the National Pork Board (NPB) brought researchers, producers, veterinarians, allied industry representatives and other partners together for the National Swine Health Strategy Research Summi
  
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• A Smaller Hog Herd Still Leaves a Tight Margin for Producers

  28-09-2026 19:35 via farms.com
  My takeaway from the latest report and economic outlook is that a smaller herd does not automatically mean an easier road for producers. There is still pressure on the margin between what it costs to raise a pig and what that pig brings at market. That deserves our attention as we look toward next year.USDA estimates the September hog inventory at 74.3 million head, down 2% from a year ago. The breeding herd is also smaller. At the same time, producers continue to improve productivity: pigs save
  
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• International Plowing Match Wraps Up with Champions, Parades and Rural Pride

  28-09-2026 16:39 via farms.com
  The 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo wrapped up in Bruce County after five days of competition, community celebrations and agricultural showcases.
  
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• Canada’s Investment Boom Must Reach Beyond Big Cities, Says Rural Prosperity Group

  28-09-2026 16:03 via farms.com
  Nearly $500 billion in investment commitments were announced through Canada’s inaugural Investment Summit, but advocates say rural and northern communities must be positioned to benefit.
  
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• Harvest Window Emerges Despite Heavy Rain Threat Across Key Crop Regions

  28-09-2026 14:33 via farms.com
  Heavy rains tied to the remnants of Hurricane Polo are expected to slow harvest progress across portions of the U.S. Corn Belt this week, while farmers in the Canadian Prairies could see a transition toward cooler and drier conditions.
  
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• Team Spotlight: From Swine Technician to Hog Barn Manager — Jack’s Nearly 20-Year Journey

  28-09-2026 14:13 via farms.com
  Team Spotlight: From Swine Technician to Hog Barn Manager — Jack’s Nearly 20-Year Journey
  
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• Canadian Pork Leaders Discuss Markets, Investment and Competitiveness at Canada Pork Annual Conference

  28-09-2026 14:12 via farms.com
  Canadian Pork Leaders Discuss Markets, Investment and Competitiveness at Canada Pork Annual Conference
  
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• Canadian Pork Sector Generates More Than $24 Billion in Annual Economic Activity

  28-09-2026 14:10 via farms.com
  Canadian Pork Sector Generates More Than $24 Billion in Annual Economic Activity
  
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