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DREW LERNER FORECAST – October 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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2027 Nuffield scholarship
Agricultural leaders selected for prestigious scholarship
Nuffield Canada has chosen four people to receive $30,000 scholarships for self-directed, hands-on agricultural research around the world. Recipients must complete at least 10 weeks of international travel within 24 months to study an agriculturally relevant issue of their choosing. "The next two years will greatl...
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Manitoba harvest nearly two-thirds complete
About 65 per cent of the Manitoba crop is in the bin. Manitoba Agriculture applied research and production specialist James Frey said producers in the southwest have struggled. "With quite a lot of moisture, they're 50 per cent completed now. What really boosts that average is that the central part of the province...
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Nearing the finish line
Lanigan area farmer reflects on 2026 season
A farmer northeast of Lanigan in east central Saskatchewan is counting down the days to having the crop in the bin. Clinton Monchuk said canola is the last crop to take off and if everything goes well, they should be finished in the next few days. "It's interesting because we had such a late start to seeding seas...
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Indian Head Research Farm
AAFC Seed Increase Unit to move to Saskatoon in 2028
Next year will be a transition period for the Indian Head Research Farm Seed Increase Unit, or SIU. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) also confirmed SIU Farm will also operate out of the Saskatoon Research and Development Centre in 2027. Full field SIU operational capacity for all crops, including wheat and f...
Oct 6, 2026
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Merger of equipment groups
A unified voice for North American equipment dealers
The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) and Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) will merge next year to create a unified organization to serve dealers and distributors across the United States and Canada. The new organization will be known as Associated Equipment Dealers (AED). NAEDA represents o...
Sep 29, 2026
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Keystone Agricultural Producers
Manitoba farm group leadership change
There has been a change in senior leadership for a Manitoba farm group. Jim Smolik has been hired as the interim executive director of the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP). Smolik started his career as a third-generation farmer in Dawson Creek, B.C. During his time farming, he gained experience in leadership and i...
Sep 28, 2026
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New AI projects
Made in Canada artificial intelligence tools for farmers
Western Canadian partnerships could accelerate the adoption of made-in-Canada artificial intelligence (AI) tools.Protein Industries Canada is investing in two new AI projects to help Canadian farmers and the value-added agriculture sector improve on-farm productivity with new tools. Together, the projects represent a t...
Sep 25, 2026
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trade debate continues
U.S. hurts itself by not trading fairly with Canada
An agri-food trade researcher said the United States is sabotaging agricultural trade with traditional allies, including Canada, while eroding its competitiveness with China and Russia. An independent Agri-Food Policy Note from Agri-Food Economic Systems examined how a U.S. withdrawal from its traditional alignment wit...
Sep 24, 2026
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Investing in ag students
Lakeland College revitalization project gets financial boost
A long-time contributor to Lakeland College is investing in the Student-Managed Farm (SMF) Lab Revitalization project. Judy Sweet's $500,000 donation will support upgrades to the calving barn on the Vermilion campus farm and enhancements to agricultural teaching and applied research. Lakeland College President and CEO...
Sep 24, 2026
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Wet weather continues to challenge Manitoba producers
Some Manitoba farmers continued to face harvest challenges after another week of significant rainfall slowed field work and raised concerns about crop quality. In this week's crop report, Manitoba Agriculture reported that the Southwest Region received the highest precipitation totals in the province between Sept. 14 a...
Sep 23, 2026
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Flax exports
EU drops flax trade barrier
The non-tariff trade barrier for flaxseed to the EU has been removed. Sampling and testing protocol for Canadian flaxseed will be terminated May 1. The non-tariff barrier has been in place since 2009, when trace amounts of an unauthorized genetically modified flaxseed called CDC Triffid was detected in a Europe-bound ...
Apr 24, 2026
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Bang for your buck
Consumers aren't ditching beef due to high costs, they're just 'trading down'
Affordability is key for consumers right now, but the high cost of living isn't enough for people in Saskatchewan to stop asking, "Where's the beef?" Instead, consumers are shifting to cheaper cuts.Bryce Olson owns Northern Meats in Spiritwood. He's noticed a big spike in the number of people ordering bulk gr...
Apr 22, 2026
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CUSMA Review
Agricultural leader named to Canada-U.S. Economic Advisory Committe
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the creation of a new advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations leading up to the 2026 Joint Review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) deal this summer. The 25-member committee includes several people who work in agriculture or have agriculture-relat...
Apr 22, 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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Making progress
Harvest nears halfway mark in Sask. as wet conditions cause delays
Harvest is nearly halfway complete across Saskatchewan, but persistent wet conditions continue to cause delays on many farms.According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the week ending on Monday, harvest is 41 per cent complete across the province. But while producer...
Sep 24, 2026
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biological innovations
Syngenta focuses on biologicals in agriculture
Syngenta Canada is stepping into nature-based crop protection and enhancement products derived from living microorganisms, plant extracts, or organic matter. Biologicals serve as a complement to traditional synthetic chemicals, helping farmers improve soil health, manage pests, and increase crop output. The company la...
Sep 23, 2026
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Wet weather continues to challenge Manitoba producers
Some Manitoba farmers continued to face harvest challenges after another week of significant rainfall slowed field work and raised concerns about crop quality. In this week's crop report, Manitoba Agriculture reported that the Southwest Region received the highest precipitation totals in the province between Sept. 14 a...
Sep 23, 2026
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global demand for Canadian crops
Commodity prices staying relatively strong
As the combines roll, farmers are contemplating the commodity markets and when will be the best time to sell.Portfolio manager of Ventum Financial David Derwin said canola and wheat prices had big swings but overall remain on track to go higher over the long term. Canola prices have been on a positive trend since the ...
Sep 22, 2026
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Food manufacturing incentive
New Agri-food Project Finance initiative introduced by Farm Credit Canada
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has launched a 60-day expression of interest process for its new $1-billion initiative, inviting organizations to bring forward major agri-food processing and manufacturing projects across Canada. Part of the federal government's National Food Security Strategy, the specialized financing is des...
Sep 21, 2026
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Farm fatality
Man dies in an agricultural accident in southwestern Manitoba
Manitoba RCMP said a 66-year-old man has died in a farming accident. Blue Hills RCMP said the man appears to have been struck by farming equipment in the rural municipality of Glenboro South Cypress, about 170 kilometres west of Winnipeg.Police said the man was from the nearby community of Ninette, Man. RCMP and Manito...
Sep 21, 2026
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