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DREW LERNER FORECAST for March 28, 2025 – noon report
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Drew Lerner is founder, president and senior Agricultural Meteorologist at World Weather Inc. Drew began forecasting for Kansas City metropolitan public works and a variety of radio stations after obtaining a forecast position with Midwest Weather Services in 1979. World Weather, Inc. uses a wide assortment of computer forecast models from as far away as the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and Japan’s Meteorological Agency to Environment Canada’s modeling center.
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Sustainable meat production
Meat Council brings Protein PACT to Canada
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) has created a sustainability framework for the country's meat processing sector. The goal of Protein PACT (People, Animals & Climate of Tomorrow) is to enhance sustainability practices across the industry, aligning with global standards while addressing issues of concern. By adapting...
Mar 28, 2025
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Tariffs on pork
U.S. pork group requests tariff exemption
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) urged the Canadian government to exempt pork from any retaliatory tariffs levied on U.S. products in response to President Donald Trump's duties on Canadian imports. This comes from a blog entry on the NPPC website. In written comments to Canada's Department of Finance, NPPC s...
Mar 28, 2025
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SaskTel expands 5G service
Several local communities receiving expanded 5G service
SaskTel's 5G network is expanding to several local communities. The company has announced its newly expanded 5G network is coming to nearly 100 cell sites serving rural communities in the province. "SaskTel's 5G network is delivering for the people of Saskatchewan by transforming how they connect, work, and access...
Mar 27, 2025
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Provincial Politics
Saskatchewan becomes nation's first carbon tax-free province
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) was the first farm group to respond to the Moe Government's announcement to eliminate the industrial carbon levy. SARM President Bill Huber said they have been advocating for a practical approach to addressing environmental challenges, one that supports the ec...
Mar 27, 2025
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APAS responds to AgriStability changes
Provincial action needed after federal tariff relief measures
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is urging the Saskatchewan Government for prompt action and financial aid following the federal government's increase in AgriStability support. This comes in response to China's tariffs on canola oil, canola meal, and peas, which threaten Saskatchewan farmer...
Mar 25, 2025
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Alberta farmers struggling in silence amid trade, climate challenges
Thanks to the combined challenges posed by trade and climate, pressure on farmers and others in the agriculture sector is rapidly mounting.This is portrayed, in part, in a new statement from the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), responding to tariffs announced by China.Mounting pressure also means a sharp increase in ment...
Mar 21, 2025
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Canadian Cattle Association Leadership
Cattle group elects new leadership for 2025-26
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) completed its 2025 Annual General Meeting yesterday in Ottawa with events, meetings and election of a new Board of Directors. CCA's producer-elected board provides the direction to the industry with a national voice at federal and international levels on matters of importance to th...
Mar 21, 2025
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Highway restrictions
Weight restrictions on Saskatchewan secondary highways begin tomorrow
With spring thaw beginning, weight restrictions are set to start Friday on secondary highways to protect key links of Saskatchewan's road network. These restrictions protect the surface and ground beneath these roads, which become wet and soften with spring thaw. This reduces allowable vehicle weights on rural municipa...
Mar 20, 2025
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2025 Budget
Agriculture spending increases in Saskatchewan budget
The 2025-25 Saskatchewan budget does not contain a contingency plan to deal with tariffs threatened by China and the United States. Finance Minister Jim Reiter said the government will focus on creating conditions to be in a strong financial position to be able to withstand tariffs. The Saskatchewan Association of Rura...
Mar 19, 2025
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SUPPORTS A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Alberta supporting waste reduction and biogas industry with updates to agriculture act
The Government of Alberta has proposed updates to the Agricultural Operations Practices Act, intended to help reduce waste, allow farmers to supplement fertilizer with organic materials and help attract job-creating investment. This act and its regulations provide the rules and standards for all agricultural operations...
Mar 19, 2025
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Alberta Grains farmer meetings
Alberta barley and wheat farmers gather for regional meetings
Alberta Grains, which represents 18,000 barley and wheat farmers, will be travelling the province to discuss research and advocacy efforts. The regional meetings, scheduled across six regions from Oct. 28 to Nov. 15. give farmers a chance to speak to the organization's strategic direction. Alberta Grains Chair and Regi...
Oct 28, 2024
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Growing market
O&T Farms says $10M plant expansion will grow grain market in Sask.
Oleet Processing and its parent company O&T Farms announced a $10 million expansion at their plant northwest of Regina. The company says it will translate into new jobs and a bigger grain market for Saskatchewan farmers.O&T is already Canada's largest processor of flaxseed, buying 50,000 metric tonnes of flaxse...
Sep 26, 2024
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Agriculture
More challenges for farmers as Unity Grain elevator halts production
Farmers near Unity might have to take their grain elsewhere this harvest season.On Wednesday, the North West Terminal Ltd. (NWT) announced it will be putting a pause on the company's grain elevator located near Unity.NWT has suspended all purchases of grain from producers and letting its Primary Elevator License expire...
Sep 21, 2024
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China retaliates over EV tariffs with anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports
OTTAWA - China has announced an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports today in response to Canada planning to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum. In a news release, China's Ministry of Commerce says it is launching an anti-discrimination investigation into the tariffs and ...
Sep 03, 2024
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Agriculture
APAS calls for review of Canadian Grain Commission's licensing policies
The president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan thinks it's time for the Canadian Grain Commission to take a look at its policies to deal grain."(Farmers) deliver millions and billions of dollars of grain, and we need to ensure that we have that safety net or that backstop in place," s...
Sep 01, 2024
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Rail dispute ends
CN, CPKC rail service to resume after dispute
Traffic at Canada's two largest railways is slated to resume today as a rail work stoppage comes to an end following a Saturday decision from the federal labour board. Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City shut down railways last Thursday, locking out workers and disrupting freight traffic nationwi...
Aug 26, 2024
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Removing carbon price on agriculture
First step towards removing carbon price for farmers welcome news
While Prime Minister Mark Carney eliminated the consumer carbon price via Order-in-Council on the day he was sworn in, the Agriculture Carbon Alliance (ACA) said the action provides increased certainty for farmers. But ACA also added ongoing discussions on permanently removing the carbon pricing mechanism for producers...
Mar 18, 2025
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Expanding agricultural exports at Churchill
New imports and exports between Port of Churchill and world markets for fertilizer shipments
Agricultural producers on the Prairies stand to benefit from a collaboration between Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) and Genesis Fertilizers Limited Partnership (Genesis Fertilizers). The two organizations will focus on cutting fertilizer import and export costs, improving supply chain reliability, and expanding market reac...
Mar 18, 2025
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4R Nutrient Stewardship
Saskatchewan extends 4R nutrient stewardship agreement with Fertilizer Canada
Healthy soil means healthy crops. The percentage of agricultural land in Saskatchewan under a 4R stewardship plan has experienced steady growth, increasing by over 20 per cent from 2022 to 2023. That is part of the reason the province enjoys a reputation as a major global producer of quality agri-food products, accordi...
Mar 17, 2025
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Agriculture Safety Week
Agriculture Safety Week focuses on education
Farming comes with unique risks, from working with heavy machinery to handling hazardous materials. Keeping farms safe requires ongoing education and access to essential safety tools to prevent accidents before they happen. March 16 to 22, is Agricultural Safety Week, focuses on protecting everyone involved in a farmin...
Mar 17, 2025
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Spring runoff update
Above average runoff expected for much of central, southern Saskatchewan
Most of the region can expect above average runoff this spring. The Water Security Agency (WSA) has released their spring runoff report for 2025. Much of central and southern Saskatchewan can expect above average runoff due to the above normal snowpack from the winter. Melfort, Tisdale, Nipawin, Hudson Bay, and Humbold...
Mar 14, 2025
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Ag roundup
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday, March 13
Producers aren't the only ones worried about the Chinese tariffs affecting Canadian canola. The Chinese government is promising to impose tariffs on Canadian canola oil, as well as meal, peas, fish, seafood and pork products. Premier Scott Moe says he's becoming he is becoming increasingly concerned about how they are ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Awards
Husband and wife duo wins Sask. Outstanding Young Farmers Award
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Ag Advice
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Spring runoff update
Above average runoff expected for much of central, southern Saskatchewan
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