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DREW LERNER FORECAST – August 7, 2026 Afternoon 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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Expanding reach
Agribition signs MOU with Argentinian agriculture group
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sociedad Rural Argentina (SRA), one of Argentina's most influential agricultural organizations and host of the renowned Palermo International Livestock Exhibition.The agreement formalizes a cooperative relationship between two interna...
Aug 07, 2026
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Dairy
PM says Ottawa is 'loyal' to supply management system protecting dairy sector
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is "loyal" to the supply management system protecting Canada's dairy sector and is pointing to the Liberals' choice of candidate in an upcoming byelection as proof of that commitment.Supply management has been cited by the U.S. as a key irritant in trade negotiat...
Aug 07, 2026
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Cheers!
Labatt Breweries raises a toast to Sask. farmers with Baleboards campaign
The Labatt Brewing Company has teamed up with some Saskatchewan farmers as part of their new advertising campaign. The advertisements are far from what you'd normally see around the province as they're not a billboard, but rather, a 'Baleboard'. Placed along Highway 4 near Rosetown and Biggar, the eye-catching display...
Aug 07, 2026
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Black soldier fly
Specialized fly larvae facility in production in Alberta
A dedicated black soldier fly (BSF) egg production facility is now operating in Bassano, Alta.FairGene is a joint venture between NRGene Canada and Fairville Farming Co. The company combines advanced insect genetics with large-scale agricultural production to supply high-yield insect eggs to the global alternative prot...
Aug 07, 2026
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Crime
Intruder turns off ventilation fans killing 10,000 chickens at Nova Scotia farm: RCMP
LUNENBURG - The recent deaths of 10,000 chickens at a Nova Scotia farm were the result of a deliberate bid to harm the birds, police say.RCMP Cpl. Mandy Edwards says investigators have confirmed someone broke into the poultry barn near Lunenburg last Friday night and switched off ventilation fans on the first floor of ...
Jul 31, 2026
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PrairiesCan funding
Saskatchewan based agriculture businesses to share $10 million
Agri-food businesses and support organizations have the expertise, products and ambition to compete, but need support to scale up, adopt new technology and move products to market faster. Roughly $10 million will support nine projects through organizations including the Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership, the Glo...
Jul 23, 2026
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Ag in Motion 2026
Ag innovation companies receive awards at farm show
New technology and ideas were celebrated Monday night at the Ag in Motion Innovation in Agriculture Reception in Saskatoon, Sask.Four companies received gold awards while 10 silver awards were presented.Show Director Rob O'Connor said Ag in Motion is built around sharing ideas and bringing the industry together to see ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Ag in Motion 2026
New technology featured at Saskatchewan farm show
Farmers will head to Ag in Motion (AIM) near Langham, Sask., Tuesday to try out the latest equipment and see new technologies and crop varieties. The event attracts people from across Western Canada and around the world. AIM show director Rob O'Connor is expecting a bigger international presence this year, thanks to co...
Jul 20, 2026
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Federal provincial territorial ag ministers meet
Ag ministers promise changes to AgriStability
Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers made several commitments during their annual conference in Halifax. In a statement released at the end of the meetings the ministers said there were several priorities for Canada's agriculture and agri‑food sector, including reviewing progress under the Sustai...
Jul 20, 2026
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Protecting against BSE
Beef industry encouraged by proposed regulatory changes
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Canadian Meat Council (CMC) say proposed federal regulatory amendments include long-sought updates to Canada's specified risk material requirements. The groups say the changes would save the beef industry millions of dollars annually and improve competitiveness with the United ...
Jul 14, 2026
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Agricultural Policy Framework
Farmers share their wishes for the agriculture and agri-food sector
The next five-year Agricultural Policy Framework (APF) will take effect on April 2028 and continue until March 2033. The plan is to have a policy statement ready by the federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers meeting in Halifax in July. Early indications are there will be a greater emphasis on econom...
Mar 27, 2026
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Trade
China suspends some canola, seafood tariffs on Canada after Carney visit
China's government says it will suspend some tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods following a recent visit by Prime Minister Mark Carney.The country's finance ministry says 100 per cent tariffs on canola meal and peas, and a 25 per cent levy on lobsters and crabs, will not be imposed.A statement says the announcement...
Feb 27, 2026
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Strengthening northern trade
Additional investment being made at the Port of Churchill
Federal and Provincial Governments will provide $262.5 million for improvements to a northern port. The federal government will contribute $180 million, with the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba providing the remaining funding. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is encouraged by the major...
Feb 25, 2026
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U.S. tariffs
Trump says 10 per cent global tariff coming after Supreme Court ruling
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he will sign an executive order imposing a 10 per cent global tariff - and lashed out at Supreme Court justices hours after America's top court struck down his use of an emergency legal tool to realign global trade."Their decision is incorrect," Trump said. "But it...
Feb 20, 2026
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Agriculture
Moe calls agriculture research cuts unfortunate
Premier Scott Moe has joined his voice to those in Saskatchewan and across Canada upset about cuts to agricultural research.More than a week ago, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced it would be shuttering research operations and cutting jobs as part of budget cuts and attempts to shrink the federal public servic...
Feb 02, 2026
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Proudly Ag
Proudly Ag Conference held in Saskatoon Feb. 5
A big event for the future of farming is coming up soon in Saskatoon. Sask Young Ag is hosting its Proudly Ag Conference and AGM at the Western Development Museum Friday, Feb. 6. Executive Director Kaitlyn Kitzan told farmnewsNOW the event is designed to bring together young farmers and younger people involved in agric...
Jan 26, 2026
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2025 Les Henry Award
Respected soil scientist to receive prestigious award
Rigas Karamanos is the 2025 recipient of the Les Henry Award, recognizing his contributions to research, teaching and extension in soil fertility and agronomy across the Canadian Prairies. Karamanos said it was an honour to receive an award named after a colleague and friend. "Les played an important part in the e...
Jul 10, 2026
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Canada’s Young Farmers
New initiative to support the next generation of ag leaders
Canada's Young Farmers program launched to connect producers across the country Farm Management Canada launched Canada's Young Farmers at its annual general meeting, creating a national program to connect, support and amplify the voices of young farmers and emerging agricultural leaders. Participants identified priorit...
Jul 10, 2026
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AI technology
Artificial intelligence and remote sensing for climate-smart agricultur
A Toronto-based technology company will lead a three-year project to develop innovative AI-driven solutions for crop health monitoring and yield forecasting.The federal government is providing roughly $1.65 million to A.U.G. Signals Ltd. through the AgriScience Program.A.U.G. Signals will continue its research and tech...
Jul 10, 2026
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Lakeland College ag programs
Expanding hands-on agricultural training
Alberta is investing more than $7 million in Lakeland College to expand and modernize hands-on agricultural training at its Vermilion campus and help students build careers close to home. The funding will support upgrades and expansion of the beef yard and the relocation of horse pen facilities. The work is intended to...
Jul 08, 2026
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Cleanfarms recycling program
Alberta's 2026 Great Twine Round-Up Contest
Alberta farmers and 4-H clubs submitted 76 entries in Cleanfarms' Great Twine Round-Up contest, keeping used agricultural baler twine out of the environment and sending it for recycling. The five-month contest, part of the Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It! pilot program, ended May 31. The initiative was led by the multi-...
Jul 07, 2026
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Canola crop progress
Some Saskatchewan canola crops struggle in wet conditions
The 2026 Saskatchewan canola crop has had plenty of moisture, and in some eastern areas too much. Sask Oilseeds agronomist Ian Epp estimated many canola crops are seven to 10 days behind normal. "There are pockets that were really wet up in the northeast or the east side of the province, especially that are maybe ...
Jul 06, 2026
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Cites communication, education gaps
Farm Management Canada report promotes national risk management strategy
Jul 31, 2026
Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Roundup
Ag Roundup for Wednesday, July 29
Jul 29, 2026
Fewer suds
Some barley producers affected by drop in beer consumption
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Excite Lethbridge
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Showcasing the latest
Spray drone technology gains ground at Ag in Motion
Jul 22, 2026
Agriculture
Scott Research Farm gets potential lifeline under federal-provincial agreement
Jul 17, 2026