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DREW LERNER FORECAST – October 27, 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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Changes to herd management in farmed elk and deer
CFIA updates management of CWD in farmed cervids
The Canadian Food inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating its national chronic wasting disease (CWD) program to improve disease risk management in farmed cervids and better meet the needs of partners and stakeholders. CFIA said it is providing three months' advance notice before implementation of the new program to give ...
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Comprehensive tax reform
Ag groups call for major tax reform
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has joined a new national tax coalition calling for changes to the tax structure. The Chartered Professional Accounts of Ontario (CPA Ontario) leads the group, which includes chambers of commerce and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Grain Farmers of Ontario is als...
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Cleanfarms
Leader recognized for work recycling agricultural products
The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) is recognizing the work done by the recently retired Cleanfarms Executive Director. Barry Friesen will be presented with the Rs of Excellence Circular Champion Recognition Award for his career-long commitment to building a more sustainable, circular future in Canadian agriculture....
Oct 26, 2026
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Beef research
Monitoring water sources to protect herd health
For optimum health and productivity, beef cattle need an adequate supply of water daily. In a recent webinar hosted by the Beef Cattle Research Council, industry experts discussed the importance of water quality on Canadian beef cattle operations. Dr. Cheryl Waldner with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine s...
Oct 26, 2026
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2026 Saskatchewan Crop Report
Saskatchewan farmers inching to the harvest finish line
The latest Saskatchewan crop report has the fall harvest in the province at 97 per cent complete. Crops Extension Specialist Davidson Ugheoke said better weather allowed combining to move forward. Harvest is 99 per cent complete in the southwest and west-central regions, northern regions are at 97 per cent, while the ...
Oct 22, 2026
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FCC AgriSpirit Fund
Farm Credit Canada supports rural projects across Canada
Rural community projects across Canada that improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day are getting a financial boost from Farm Credit Canada (FCC). The roughly $1.5 million comes through the FCC AgriSpirit Fund to support 83 projects across Canada. FCC president and CEO Justine Hendricks ...
Oct 22, 2026
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Manitoba livestock producers take advantage of good fall weather
The Manitoba harvest is at 86 per cent complete during the week ended Oct. 20. There are some areas lagging behind with the northwest region at only 77 per cent, and the southwest region is 78 per cent done. Manitoba Agriculture Applied Research and Production Specialist James Frey said there could be an uptick in wint...
Oct 21, 2026
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Western Canadian Crop Production Show
The economic importance of a Saskatoon based farm show
A new report shows the significant economic impact generated by the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon. The January event at Prairieland Park has a reputation for being a must-attend for grain, oilseed and pulse crop producers. The numbers contained in the economic impact report come from a survey of 3...
Oct 19, 2026
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2026 Canadian Western Agribition
Livestock show introduces Canadian Buyers Program
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) wants to bring more livestock and agriculture buyers to its annual show. Qualified Canadian buyers based outside Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta may receive up to $1,000 toward eligible travel and accommodation expenses to attend Agribition. Agribition CEO Shaun Kindopp said bringi...
Oct 19, 2026
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2026 Farm and Food Care Champion
Mossbank farmer recognized for engaging with consumers on agriculture
Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel has spent much of her career helping people better understand modern agriculture and the role farmers play in the food system. That work was recognized when she was awarded this year's Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan (FFC SK) Champion Award. Cherilyn and her husband David farm in the Mossbank area...
Oct 16, 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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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...
Oct 7, 2026
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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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Spotlight on agriculture
Celebrating agriculture in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is celebrating Agriculture Week from Oct. 4 to 10, recognizing the people and innovations that drive the sector. "Agriculture is a way of life, driven by the hard work, innovation and resilience of those who produce our food," Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "Agriculture Week is an ...
Oct 6, 2026
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NItrogen facility to cease operations
Nutrien to close down Trinidad nitrogen plant
Nutrien Ltd. said it's shutting down its Trinidad nitrogen operations at the Point Lisas Facility indefinitely.The company said it made the decision due to ongoing natural gas constraints and uncertainty.The move comes after Nutrien implemented a controlled shutdown of the facility on Oct. 23, 2025, due to port access ...
Oct 5, 2026
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Grain handling
CPKC sets new grain handling record for September and third quarter
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. set records for grain shipments in Canada and the United States for September and the third quarter as a whole.The railway said it moved 2.94 million metric tonnes of grain and grain products in Canada in September to set a new record for the month.The total came as it moved 30,324 car...
Oct 5, 2026
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Still well below average
Harvest progress climbed significantly last week
The slow start to harvest in Saskatchewan picked up last week with the dry weather allowing producers to continue to get the crop off. Harvest is now 66 per cent complete, up 22 percentage points from the previous week. However, that's still behind the 5-year average of 91 per cent, and 10-year average of 82 per cent....
Oct 1, 2026
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