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DREW LERNER FORECAST – Dec. 4, 2025 – noon report

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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Crop Production Survey
Statistics Canada releases the 2025 Field Crop Survey
The November 2025 Field Crop Survey on production on the prairies was higher than anticipated. Despite dry conditions in early summer, timely precipitation later in the growing season improved conditions and pushed yields higher for several crops. Analysts and traders said farmers told them crop yields were larger than...
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Canary seed production in Saskatchewan
Canary seed growers will meet to discuss market potential and agronomy
The Canary Seed Development Commission of Saskatchewan (CSDCS) will host its annual meeting and information session in Regina, Sask. on Dec. 11. Following a short business meeting, there will be a presentation from Adam Carter at the Crop Development Centre. He will provide an update on canary seed breeding research. A...
Dec 03, 2025
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Reigniting Agricultural Productivity
Productivity the key to Canada's agricultural future
Canadian farmers could see significant increases in income and new opportunities if agricultural productivity growth returns to historic highs. This is according to a Farm Credit Canada (FCC) report. The report titled Reigniting Agricultural Productivity in Canada, estimated boosting productivity growth to two per cent...
Dec 03, 2025
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Outstanding Young Farmers from Ontario and Quebec
Ontario and Quebec farmers take national award
Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers' program is an annual competition to recognize farmers under the age of 40 that exemplify excellence in their profession and promote the contribution of agriculture. Ryan and Romy Schill of Circle R Livestock Ltd and Revolution Wool Company located at Wallenstein, Ont. and Pierre Luc ...
Dec 02, 2025
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2025 Canadian Western Agribition
Shylah Sitter of Edam, Sask. crowned the 2026 Miss Rodeo Agribition
There's something in the water in Edam, Sask. Canadian Western Agribition crowned Shylah Sitter as the 2026 Miss Rodeo Agribition during the first performance of the Maple Leaf Circuit Finals Rodeo. Sitter becomes the second individual from Edam to win the crown, after current Miss Rodeo Agribition and Miss Rodeo Canad...
Dec 01, 2025
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2025 Canadian Western Agribition
Saskatchewan company to supply bedding for Agribition
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has a new livestock bedding supplier Prairie Clean Enterprises (PCE) will provide the bedding that is manufactured from 100 per cent Canadian flax straw. The bedding is pelletized and engineered to be ultra-low dust to improve air quality, while being highly absorbent. It is also desig...
Nov 28, 2025
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2025 Canadian Western Agribition
Saskatchewan premier optimistic on a number of agriculture issues
Day Two of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) opened with the Breakfast in the Barns. The annual event brings together producers, industry leaders, and guests for discussions highlighting Saskatchewan's global leadership in agriculture, livestock development, and economic growth. Guest speaker Premier Scott Moe said Agr...
Nov 25, 2025
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Canadian Western Agribition opens in Regina
Agribition opens with the Burning of the Brand and City of Regina Proclamation
The country's largest livestock show opened its doors this morning in Regina, Sask. The kickoff to the 54th edition of the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA), was the Burning of the Brand, which was led by Bernadette McIntyre, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. Agribition president Michael Latimer said its an importan...
Nov 24, 2025
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Saskatchewan farm show wins national award
Ag in Motion named Business Event of the Year by Tourism Canada
Western Canada's largest outdoor farm show is in the national spotlight.Ag in Motion, located near Langham, Sask. received the Business Event of the Year at the Canadian Tourism Awards.Rob O'Connor, Show Director for Ag in Motion said the award recognizes the show's dedication to the local community, its leadership wit...
Nov 21, 2025
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calls for changes to tax laws
Family farmers call on Ottawa to modernize tax laws
Family farmers across Canada are calling on the federal government to modernize tax laws prohibiting them from passing properties down to their nieces and nephews. Under the Income Tax Act (ITA), a farmer can transfer qualified farm property to their child on a tax-deferred basis, but not to a niece or nephew, even if ...
Nov 21, 2025
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2,4-D countervailing duties
U.S. Soybean growers disappointed with decision on 2,4-D duties
The International Trade Commission has voted in favor of imposing final anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of 2,4-D from China and India. American Soybean Association (ASA) president Caleb Ragland said the announcement of the final duties on imports is disappointing to soybean growers who depend on impor...
May 01, 2025
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Agriculture community reacts to election results
Farm groups urge swift action on key points following the Carney election victory
The new federal government needs to act quickly to address the pressing challenges facing Canadian grain farmers. That was a common message from agriculture groups following yesterday's electionThe Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) President Keith Currie said a strong, resilient agriculture sector is vital to th...
Apr 29, 2025
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Agriculture MInister re-elected
Canada's agriculture minister re-elected
A Nova Scotia MP, who was named the country's agriculture minister in March, has be re-elected. Kody Blois won his Kings-Hants riding in yesterday's election by a decisive margin and is one of roughly 165 Liberal MPS projected to win their seat. Blois inherited the role from veteran minister Lawrence MacAulay, who anno...
Apr 29, 2025
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Tariffs
'It feels personal': Canadian farmers cope with Chinese tariffs on canola and peas
Canola runs deep on Margaret Rigetti's farm in southern Saskatchewan.Her grandfather was among the first to grow the bright yellow flowering crop in the 1970s, and it has been a staple ever since."For a large part of Saskatchewan, the farm economy has been driven by canola," Rigetti, a director with SaskOilse...
Apr 27, 2025
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Agriculture leaders debate
Agricultural debate showcases national parties' priorities prior to election
Representatives from five national political parties spoke to the most pressing issues facing Canadian agriculture at a debate sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA). Participants for the debate included Heather Ray with the NDP, Bloc Québécois spokesperson Yves Perron, John Barlow with...
Apr 21, 2025
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Grain Movement Delays
Grain off the rails: Transportation update
Grain companies have not been pleased with either railways' ability to meet hopper car orders this winter. Mark Hemmes with Quorum Corp monitors railway performance on behalf of grain companies and several farm organizations. He participated in a webinar sponsored by the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission. Hemme...
Apr 14, 2025
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Alberta agricultural societies
Alberta ag societies benefit from provincial funding
Alberta agricultural societies will get much needed funds.The Alberta government will provide $2.5-million for major agricultural society facility upgrades. In the past, ag societies got help with improvements and repairs to commercial kitchens, roofs, horse riding arenas and heating and ventilation in ice rinks and ha...
Nov 18, 2025
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New Crop Report for 2025
Canadian wheat crop a pleasant surprise
Canadian wheat growers produced a good quality wheat crop with above-average volumes and yields in 2025. In its annual New Wheat Crop Report to global and domestic customers of Canadian wheat, Cereals Canada said the new report included information on milling performance, flour/semolina quality, and end-product functio...
Nov 18, 2025
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Proposed improvements at the Port of Churchill
Federal and Manitoba governments announce more steps toward port project
One of the federal government's proposed nation-building projects - the expansion of the Port of Churchill and the rail line that serves the remote northern community - will require a lot of work, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday."We'll move forward in steps," Carney said at the start of a 45-minute mee...
Nov 17, 2025
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Agri-food exporters discuss trade in Washington
Canadian agri-food exporters in Washington to strength USMCA renewal
Canadian agri-food exporters are in Washington, D.C., this week, meeting with U.S. lawmakers to underscore how the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA/CUSMA) drives jobs, growth, and food security across North America. The delegation is being organized by the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA), a coalit...
Nov 17, 2025
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Marginal land program in Manitoba
Manitoba farmers encouraged to seed forages on marginal land
Planting forage on marginal land benefits both farmers and the environment. It improves soil fertility, enhances water filtration, increases carbon sequestration, and reduces weeds and disease. Forage crops also support pollinators and biodiversity, while helping farms become more resilient to climate change. A new pro...
Nov 14, 2025
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Studying farmland ownership in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan farm group wants thorough review of farmland ownership rules
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is sounding the alarm on the issue of illegal foreign farmland ownership. In a letter sent to Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison, APAS warns of "systematic challenges to farmland ownership" in Saskatchewan, as well as suspicions of "indirect ...
Nov 14, 2025
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