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DREW LERNER FORECAST – Dec. 12, 2025 – 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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Land agreement for GATE
Future Global Agriculture Technology Exchange has a home base
A deal has been reached for land for the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) facility in downtown Winnipeg. Cereals Canada and James Richardson & Sons, Limited (JRSL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Richardson Centre, a subsidiary of JRSL, will make an in-kind contribution of land for the...
Dec 12, 2025
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Provincial Politics
Premier Scott Moe adds five newly elected MLAs to Saskatchewan cabinet in shuffle
Premier Scott Moe shuffled his cabinet on Thursday, with five MLAs who were first elected last year taking on ministerial portfolios for the first time.Mike Weger (Weyburn-Bengough) will serve as minister of community safety in a portfoilio previously known as corrections, policing and public safety, taking over for Ti...
Dec 11, 2025
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New Holland dealership group names new leader
Mazergroup announces new CEO
Mazergroup's Board of Directors, along with the Mazer family, have approved the appointment of Ben Voss as its new president and chief executive officer. Voss has more than 25 years of experience in agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and large-scale project leadership. Mazergroup Board Chair Jim McManes said with ...
Dec 09, 2025
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Calls for the renewal of CUSMA
Farm groups sign letter calling for renewal of North American trade deal
Nearly 100 leaders in Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector have sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney in a show of support for the full 16-year renewal of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The organizations represent a broad spectrum of agriculture and agri-food industries-including farmers,...
Dec 09, 2025
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Outstanding Young Farmers from Ontario and Quebec
Ontario and Quebec farmers take national award
Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers' program is an annual competition to recognize farmers under the age of 40 that exemplify excellence in their profession and promote the contribution of agriculture. Ryan and Romy Schill of Circle R Livestock Ltd and Revolution Wool Company located at Wallenstein, Ont. and Pierre Luc ...
Dec 02, 2025
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2025 Canadian Western Agribition
Record breaking attendance at Agribition
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has officially wrapped up its 54th edition with its highest attendance ever recorded. The show welcomed 151,037 visitors, making it the largest Agribition to date, reaffirming its position as Saskatchewan's largest annual event. There were several events going on including the Maple Le...
Dec 02, 2025
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Veterinarians want rules changed on medications
Vets say changes to regulations restrict access to important medications
Canadian veterinarians are calling on Ottawa to streamline regulations as key animal medicines have become increasingly unavailable. Tracy Fisher with the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association says veterinarians no longer have access to 40 per cent of medications they once were able to use. She says the loss of appro...
Dec 01, 2025
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2025 Canadian Western Agribition
Shylah Sitter of Edam, Sask. crowned the 2026 Miss Rodeo Agribition
There's something in the water in Edam, Sask. Canadian Western Agribition crowned Shylah Sitter as the 2026 Miss Rodeo Agribition during the first performance of the Maple Leaf Circuit Finals Rodeo. Sitter becomes the second individual from Edam to win the crown, after current Miss Rodeo Agribition and Miss Rodeo Canad...
Dec 01, 2025
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2025 Canadian Western Agribition
Saskatchewan company to supply bedding for Agribition
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has a new livestock bedding supplier Prairie Clean Enterprises (PCE) will provide the bedding that is manufactured from 100 per cent Canadian flax straw. The bedding is pelletized and engineered to be ultra-low dust to improve air quality, while being highly absorbent. It is also desig...
Nov 28, 2025
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2025 Canadian Western Agribition
Saskatchewan premier optimistic on a number of agriculture issues
Day Two of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) opened with the Breakfast in the Barns. The annual event brings together producers, industry leaders, and guests for discussions highlighting Saskatchewan's global leadership in agriculture, livestock development, and economic growth. Guest speaker Premier Scott Moe said Agr...
Nov 25, 2025
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2,4-D countervailing duties
U.S. Soybean growers disappointed with decision on 2,4-D duties
The International Trade Commission has voted in favor of imposing final anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of 2,4-D from China and India. American Soybean Association (ASA) president Caleb Ragland said the announcement of the final duties on imports is disappointing to soybean growers who depend on impor...
May 01, 2025
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Agriculture community reacts to election results
Farm groups urge swift action on key points following the Carney election victory
The new federal government needs to act quickly to address the pressing challenges facing Canadian grain farmers. That was a common message from agriculture groups following yesterday's electionThe Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) President Keith Currie said a strong, resilient agriculture sector is vital to th...
Apr 29, 2025
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Agriculture MInister re-elected
Canada's agriculture minister re-elected
A Nova Scotia MP, who was named the country's agriculture minister in March, has be re-elected. Kody Blois won his Kings-Hants riding in yesterday's election by a decisive margin and is one of roughly 165 Liberal MPS projected to win their seat. Blois inherited the role from veteran minister Lawrence MacAulay, who anno...
Apr 29, 2025
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Tariffs
'It feels personal': Canadian farmers cope with Chinese tariffs on canola and peas
Canola runs deep on Margaret Rigetti's farm in southern Saskatchewan.Her grandfather was among the first to grow the bright yellow flowering crop in the 1970s, and it has been a staple ever since."For a large part of Saskatchewan, the farm economy has been driven by canola," Rigetti, a director with SaskOilse...
Apr 27, 2025
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Agriculture leaders debate
Agricultural debate showcases national parties' priorities prior to election
Representatives from five national political parties spoke to the most pressing issues facing Canadian agriculture at a debate sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA). Participants for the debate included Heather Ray with the NDP, Bloc Québécois spokesperson Yves Perron, John Barlow with...
Apr 21, 2025
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Grain Movement Delays
Grain off the rails: Transportation update
Grain companies have not been pleased with either railways' ability to meet hopper car orders this winter. Mark Hemmes with Quorum Corp monitors railway performance on behalf of grain companies and several farm organizations. He participated in a webinar sponsored by the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission. Hemme...
Apr 14, 2025
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Alberta canola board
Alberta canola farmers step up to fill positions on its board of directors
When nominations closed for the Alberta Canola Producers Commission director elections, just enough people let their names stand. All of the candidates were elected by acclamation in regions 1, 4, 7, and 10. As a result, no election is necessary. The four canola grower director-elects are Chris Kamphuis from Worsley, J...
Nov 20, 2025
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breeding programs
Canadian Barley Research Coalition invests $1.15 million in barley breeding
Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) will provide $1,148,900 over three years in a Core Barley Breeding Agreement with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). The producer-funded investment will support the development of new barley varieties with higher yields, stronger disease resistance, and improved agronomic...
Nov 19, 2025
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NFU convention discusses food sovereignty
Farmers from across Canada gather for National Farmers Union convention
Food sovereignty and justice are themes this year at the gathering of the advocacy group. Phil Mount, vice-president of policy at the union, said food sovereignty is a timely topic as the trade war with the U.S. has put Canadian food and food producers in the spotlight. The convention will allow farmers and farm worker...
Nov 19, 2025
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Saskatchewan supports pipeline
Premier Moe says he's supportive of pipeline to northern B.C., reallowing tankers
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said he's hopeful the federal government and Alberta can make progress on getting a pipeline built and allowing some tanker traffic on the northern B.C. coast. Moe said the measures would support Saskatchewan's goal of exporting more potash, agricultural products and oil. The Globe and Ma...
Nov 19, 2025
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Food sovereignty on menu as farmers from across Canada gather in New Brunswick
Farmers from across Canada are gathering in New Brunswick this week for the annual National Farmers Union convention.Food sovereignty and justice are themes this year at the gathering of the advocacy group.Phil Mount, vice-president of policy at the union, says food sovereignty is a timely topic as the trade war with t...
Nov 19, 2025
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Alberta agricultural societies
Alberta ag societies benefit from provincial funding
Alberta agricultural societies will get much needed funds.The Alberta government will provide $2.5-million for major agricultural society facility upgrades. In the past, ag societies got help with improvements and repairs to commercial kitchens, roofs, horse riding arenas and heating and ventilation in ice rinks and ha...
Nov 18, 2025
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