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DREW LERNER FORECAST for March 25, 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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AgriStability enhancements get mixed reaction from Sask. government
The recent enhancements to the federal government's AgriStability program have drawn a mixed reaction in Saskatchewan, with Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison expressing both appreciation and frustration over the changes.On Saturday, the federal government announced that the AgriStability program's payment cap will do...
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Canada's Farm Show 2025
Farmers and agri-business embrace new March dates at Canada's Farm Show
The agricultural community came together to prepare for the upcoming growing season at Canada's Farm Show in Regina, Sask. last week. The inaugural March event welcomed exhibitors, businesses, sponsors, partners, farmers, and guests from across the continent and globe. The sold-out trade show floor, with more than 350 ...
20h ago
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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...
21h ago
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Insights Report
New report says cereal production in Canada is sustainable
Cereals Canada focused on five markets and the United States that were part of the 2024 New Wheat Crop Trade and Technical Missions. Global Markets for Canadian Wheat: Key Insights Report was released in conjunction with a webinar targeted at farmers, researchers, and industry members. Cereals Canada vice president of ...
Mar 24, 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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Canada’s farmland values continued to climb
Saskatchewan leads the way in farmland values
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) reports the average value of Canadian farmland was up 9.3 per cent compared to 11.5 per cent the previous year. Saskatchewan led all provinces at 13.1 per cent but still below the 15.7 per cent set in 2023 and 14.2 per cent in 2022. FCC Chief Economist J.P. Gervais is not surprised by the 13.1 ...
Mar 19, 2025
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Improving agricultural trade
Cutting red tape to ensure a competitive advantage for Canadian agricultural products
Canada's new agriculture minister has instructed the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to reduce red tape and harmonize certain regulations with trading partners. In a video posted to social media late yesterday, Kody Blois said the initiatives will help the agriculture sector at a crucial time. "I've establi...
Mar 19, 2025
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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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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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Rail dispute ends
CFA pleased to see rail service disruption end
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) said the Labour Minister acted in the best interests of Canadians, including farmers, by invoking Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code and directing the Canada Industrial Relations Board to impose binding arbitration. CFA President Keith Currie said while there will be resi...
Aug 23, 2024
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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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Ag roundup
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday, March 12
Saskatchewan canola farmers are caught in the crosshairs in a trade war between Canada and China. China's new 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola oil is sending shockwaves through the agricultural sector. While raw canola seed exports aren't affected yet, growers like Riley Wallace of Unity, fear they could be next....
Mar 12, 2025
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