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- War in the Middle East becomes inflection point for agricultureby Kevin Hursh, PAg on April 22, 2026 at 4:44 pm
What was supposed to be a short-term military effort lasting only weeks could now drag on for an extended timeframe. We may look back on it as a defining event.
- Monette Farms under court protectionby Karen Briere on April 22, 2026 at 3:55 pm
Monette Farms has filed for court protection to restructure its operations.
- Rural charity concert was music to local farmers’ earsby Greg Price on April 22, 2026 at 2:37 pm
Farmers in southern Alberta well known for looking after their community at various fundraisers, often bidding 10-times the value of items, purchasing tickets to various events, or making pledges in a time of need.
- AM Market Report – April 22, 2026by Mike Jubinville on April 22, 2026 at 1:37 pm
GOOD MORNING…HERE IS YOUR MORNING MARKET NEWS OVERNIGHT GRAIN TRADE Oilseed market are continuing their recent trend of posting gains this morning, with ICE canola futures adding $2 to $4/tonne this morning to a third consecutive session of advances. Rising world energy and vegetable oil markets are giving canola futures some lift this week so Read more
- The Good, Bad & Uglyby Bruce Burnett - Analysis on April 21, 2026 at 11:08 pm
The Good: The July spring wheat futures contract closed up by 10 cents per bushel to settle at US$6.82 per bushel. Spring wheat led the wheat markets higher with Kansas City and Chicago futures up by seven to eight cents per bushel. Corn markets helped support wheat today with nearby contracts up by two cents per Read more