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DREW LERNER FORECAST – March 24, 2026 – 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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Veterinary Education
Lethbridge Polytechnic to offer new Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma
Applications are now open for Lethbridge Polytechnic's Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma, launching in the fall 2026. The foundational sciences program prepares students for advanced professional studies in veterinary medicine while also offering career pathways in the animal sciences field. Over the two-year program, s...
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2025 FCC Farmland Values Report
Prairie farmland continues to be a valuable commodity
Agricultural land prices in the country continued to climb last year, but the increase was more pronounced in some regions than others. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said Canadian farmland prices rose an average of 9.3 per cent in 2025, on par with the previous year. The biggest bumps were in the Prairie provinces, while g...
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Canada's Farm Show 2026
Concaves get attention at a farm show in Regina
Bushel Plus X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves took home some hardware from Canada's Farm Show in Regina, Sask. last week. Bushel Pulse Ltd, a manufacturer of harvest solutions, won the New Technology Innovation Award. The award is presented by the show's Innovator Recognition Program, highlighting technologies that advance a...
Mar 23, 2026
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Rising prices
FCC to support producers as fertilizer market uncertainty grows
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is expanding an existing program to help agribusinesses, farm operators and food processors. FCC president and CEO Justine Hendricks said the conflict in the Middle East heightens concerns about the rising cost of fertilizer costs and energy. "When global tensions rise, producers are ofte...
Mar 20, 2026
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Keeping calm and fighting on
Lacombe mayor taking optimistic approach during fight to save research centre
The task force fighting to save the Lacombe Research and Development Centre, and with it over 100 local jobs, offered an update this week on their efforts to force a review.This story has been covered extensively by rdnewsNOW since news broke in January.--Podcast: Lacombe area mayors confront Ottawa on future of resear...
Mar 20, 2026
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2026-27 Saskatchewan Budget
Saskatchewan government to increase ag spending
The Saskatchewan Budget was introduced yesterday, and there will be an increase in agriculture spending. The investment in the agriculture minisitry for 2026-27 is a $660.8 million, which is a jump of $37.4 million over last year. This included $89.4 million to support programs in the agri-food sector, and another $524...
Mar 19, 2026
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Young leaders program
Cattle young leader mentors selected
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) have a new group of dedicated individuals who have been named this year's industry-leading mentors.Canadian Cattle Association President Tyler Fulton said each year the CYL Program selects 16 participants ages 18-35 from across the country and offers industry networking, travel, and ...
Mar 18, 2026
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Canada's Farm Show 2026
Innovation and innovators recogniged at farm show
A Regina-based agriculture event brings farmers, exhibitors and industry leaders together to kick off the growing season. The event features hands-on learning, a large-scale tradeshow, and opportunities to explore advancements in agriculture. Canada's Farm Show also provides special recognition to individuals making a...
Mar 18, 2026
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Canada's Farm Show
Celebrating agriculture innovation
Canada's Farm Show Regina, Sask., presented by Bunge, is underway featuring three days of education, innovation and collaboration for the agriculture industry. The event kicked off with the Thank You Farmers pancake breakfast and Premier Scott Moe sharing some of the successes achieved in the past year. Moe said trad...
Mar 17, 2026
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Sustainable agriculture
DUC and Loblaw partner on agriculture programs
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has entered a new partnership with Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) on sustainable agricultural programs. Loblaw will help enable DUC agronomists to work directly with grain growers and livestock producers to rehabilitate marginal cropland, establish valuable perennial cover and implement ...
Mar 16, 2026
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Sask Reax
Sask. Premier Scott Moe calls tariff deal with China a 'tremendous, landmark agreement'
Premier Scott Moe is feeling optimistic after Canada and China struck a deal that will significantly reduce tariffs on canola products, a keystone of Saskatchewan's economy.The deal announced on Friday by Prime Minister Mark Carney will see Canada allow up to 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles into the Canadian mark...
Jan 16, 2026
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Pushing back
B.C. wineries join coalition pushing Alberta to scrap wine tax
B.C. wineries are calling out Alberta over a new wine tax they say is driving up prices and hurting Canadian producers.Wine Growers British Columbia is part of a national coalition asking Alberta to scrap the tax, which was introduced in 2025 without industry input. The policy adds extra percentage fees on top of exist...
Jan 14, 2026
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National grain organization grows
Ontario farm group rejoins national organization
Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) has a new member joining its ranks. Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has opted to become part of the national group once again. GFO had been a member from 2018 to 2020. It left the national organization over what it called a lack of effectiveness working on the soybean trade disruption in th...
Jan 08, 2026
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trade
Carney to visit China next week to talk trade
Canada's agricultural producers will be keeping a close eye on meetings coming up next week. Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to China from Jan. 13 to 17 to discuss several topics including trade, energy, agriculture, and international security. It's hoped that discussion will set the groundwork to end the curren...
Jan 08, 2026
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Sask Pulse Growers election results
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers announce results of board of directors election
Voting closed on Nov. 28 for the election of the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) Board of Directors. The election brings one new director to the board while retaining two directors for another term. Joining the SPG board is Dan Flynn of Lucky Lake. Coming back to the board are Robyn Henry of Hodgeville and Stuart Lawr...
Dec 01, 2025
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Canada-UK Continuity Agreement
Cattle groups want the Canada-UK Continuity Agreement tabled over beef trade barriers
A national cattle group wants the Canada-UK Continuity Agreement terminated. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) made the request to Ottawa following the tabling of the UK Accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) legislation. In July 2023, Ottawa announced the acc...
Oct 30, 2025
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Youth Employment and Skills Program
Ag Canada to provide funds for youth employment
Support is coming for young Canadians across the country to gain valuable hands-on experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The federal government is providing $27 million to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) Youth Employment and Skills Program. It's part of the government's broader Youth Employment ...
Mar 09, 2026
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Agricultural technology
Croptimistic Technology makes changes to its software products
Croptimistic Technology Inc. has released two improvements to software products SWAT RECORDS web app and Prescription Exporter. The focus of the company has traditionally revolved around building proprietary zone maps for farmers utilizing precision agriculture technology. VP of Agronomy Wes Anderson, who led the de...
Mar 09, 2026
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SARM Convention
Sask RMs gather to address come concerns
Rural municipalities from across Saskatchewan meet next week for their annual conference - an opportunity to discuss issues of concern. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) will welcome roughly 2,000 delegates, exhibitors, and guests from across the province for the event March 10 - 12.Attendees ...
Mar 06, 2026
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Advance Payments Program
CCGA opens spring cash advance applications
The cash advance program supports Western Canadian crop and livestock farmers by providing operating capital. Each year, more than 10,000 farmers across Western Canada use a cash advance to help manage cash flow and reduce borrowing costs. The combination of interest-free and below-prime financing can translate into s...
Mar 05, 2026
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Fertilizer production
Wynyard company aquires potash production facility
Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals (SMMI) has purchased Compass Minerals in Wynyard, Sask., an operating sulphate of potash (SOP) production facility. The acquisition marks an important milestone in SMMI's long term strategy to diversify sulphate-based production. The Wynyard facility has been in operation since 1984 ...
Mar 04, 2026
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Rural Safety
Emergency response and rural safety needs more support
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling on the provincial and federal governments to strengthen funding and partnership commitments for Emergency Response Services that support healthcare, safety, and disaster preparedness across rural Saskatchewan. SARM President Bill Huber said rural mu...
Mar 04, 2026
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