U.S. grain inventories were mixed heading into the 2026-27 marketing year, according to the latest Grain Stocks report released Sept. 30 by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The report showed higher corn stocks compared to a year ago, while wheat, barley, and soybean inventories were lower. The Sept 1. stocks report measures how…

Persistent rain and cooler-than-normal temperatures continue to limit harvest activity across Alberta, according to the latest Alberta Crop Report released by Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation. As of Sept. 15, 2026, Alberta’s harvest was 23 per cent complete, up just five percentage points from the previous week. The report notes harvest progress remains well behind normal,…

Alberta’s fuel tax is being put on pause. Beginning Oct. 1, the province will suspend its fuel tax through Dec. 31. That means a 13¢/L tax reduction on clear gasoline and diesel. For eligible producers buying marked farm fuel, which currently carries a 4¢/L provincial tax, the tax reduction is 4¢/L. The provincial government announced…

Canadian beef exporters once again have access to the Dominican Republic market after the country lifted restrictions that have been in place for more than two decades. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced Sept. 11 that the Dominican Republic will allow imports of Canadian beef and beef products, including offal, from cattle of all…

Alberta producers will no longer need Water Act approvals for certain activities involving temporary water bodies and seasonal wetlands on private cropland under changes expected to take effect later this fall. The provincial government announced it will remove approval requirements for specified agricultural activities that affect ephemeral water bodies, as well as temporary and seasonal…

The federal government has announced changes to Canada’s capital cost allowance system that will allow businesses to deduct the full cost of more capital investments in the year they are purchased and put to use. Called the Productivity Mega Deduction, the measure expands the type of assets that qualify for immediate expensing, building on provisions…