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Manitoba farm dugouts nearly full
Many dugouts in Manitoba are approximately 100% full, recharged by frequent rainfall that maintains good water quality. Pasture regrowth has been exceptional, allowing producers to extend the grazing season into the fall. -
Manitoba: 43% of harvest completed
43% was the average harvest progress in Manitoba as of September 21, 2026. Spring wheat stood at 71% and canola at 43%, with sharp regional differences: 64% in the Central region versus 27% in the Southwest and 24% in the Northwest. -
Rainfall above 130% of normal in Manitoba
More than 130% of normal precipitation (30-year average) has accumulated since May 1 across large areas of the Northwest, Southwest and Interlake regions of Manitoba. In the week of September 14-20, 2026, the highest accumulation was 77.8 mm at Minio...
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Manitoba farm dugouts nearly full
Many dugouts in Manitoba are approximately 100% full, recharged by frequent rainfall that maintains good water quality. Pasture regrowth has been exceptional, allowing producers to extend the grazing season into the fall.
Manitoba: 43% of harvest completed
43% was the average harvest progress in Manitoba as of September 21, 2026. Spring wheat stood at 71% and canola at 43%, with sharp regional differences: 64% in the Central region versus 27% in the Southwest and 24% in the Northwest.
Rainfall above 130% of normal in Manitoba
More than 130% of normal precipitation (30-year average) has accumulated since May 1 across large areas of the Northwest, Southwest and Interlake regions of Manitoba. In the week of September 14-20, 2026, the highest accumulation was 77.8 mm at Miniota.
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AgriStability 2026 Support for Alberta Farmers Facing Extreme Moisture
The governments of Canada and Alberta modified AgriStability to support farmers and ranchers affected by extreme moisture during the 2026 growing season. Alberta opened late participation until October 1, 2026, for producers who did not enrol before the original April 30 deadline and increased the interim payment rate from 50 percent to 75 percent of the estimated final payment to provide funds sooner and improve cash flow. AgriStability provides whole-farm protection when a producer's income margin falls below 70 percent of its historical average and covers 80 cents for every additional dollar of decline, up to a maximum individual payment of CAD 3 million. Late participation is subject to a 20 percent benefit reduction and payment of the required upfront fee by October 1.
Canada Green Bond Program
The Canada Green Bond Program finances projects that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation through investments in clean transportation, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and environmental conservation. Resources come from sovereign green bond issuances managed by the Government of Canada, allocated according to the country’s Green Bond Framework. During the 2023–2024 period, funds were directed to projects with measurable impacts on greenhouse gas emissions reduction and climate resilience enhancement. The initiative supports the transition to a low-carbon and sustainable economy. Its implementation adheres to ICMA Green Bond Principles and international environmental disclosure standards.
AgriCord [EN]
Agricord's vision is to foster the economic viability of agricultural activities, with the aim of improving the living conditions of farmers, their families, and the rural communities in which they work and live, and to strengthen the contribution of the farming community (through farmer organizations) to addressing global and local challenges.
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2026 Livestock Tax Deferral - Prescribed Regions
List and map of Canadian regions prescribed for the 2026 Livestock Tax Deferral. It covers consolidated census subdivisions in Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Northwest Territories and Quebec. The provision allows farmers in prescribed regions to defer income arising from sales of breeding livestock due to drought, excess moisture or flooding.
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership 2023-2028
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year agreement among Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial governments, running from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028. The agreement provides CAD 3.5 billion to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sectors. It includes CAD 1 billion in federal programs and activities and CAD 2.5 billion in cost-shared programs, funded 60 percent by the federal government and 40 percent by provincial and territorial governments. Its priorities are sector capacity, growth and competitiveness; climate change and environment; science, research and innovation; market development and trade; and resiliency and public trust. The framework includes marketing, competitiveness, innovation, science, diversity, and assurance programs, as well as business risk management programs such as AgriStability, AgriInsurance, AgriInvest, and AgriRecovery and the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program.
Mexico-Canada Agreements to Promote Agri-Food Trade with the Inclusion of Indigenous Peoples
Mexico and Canada agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation to diversify the agri-food supply, facilitate trade, improve business linkages, and preserve the integration of North American supply chains. The agreements prioritize opportunities for Indigenous Peoples and communities through trade in their products, the strengthening of productive capacities, and their integration into markets. The authorities also explored regulatory and technical cooperation strategies and exchanged experiences concerning territorial and community-based models, including Farmer Field Schools and Mexico's Sembrando Vida program. These actions contribute to the implementation of the Mexico-Canada Action Plan 2025-2028 and seek to promote fair, inclusive, and rules-based trade benefiting producers, businesses, and consumers in both countries.
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