With only two months remaining in the year, 2025 is set to be among the top three hottest years on record, according to the State of the Global Climate Update from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The mean near-surface temperature in January-August 2025 was 1.42 C above the pre-industrial average, said the WMO report, released […] Read more
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Prairies have variable soil moisture conditions
The dry weather in the west was welcome for preserving grain quality and advancing harvest, but it has resulted in…
Forecasts point toward snowy winter
Even though it’s expected to be weak, La Niña often brings colder-than-average winters across the Prairies, with wetter conditions in…
U.S. soybean crop was not all roses this year
The USDA is forecasting record U.S. soybean yields but for some growers it was a disastrous year due to excess…
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Prairies have variable soil moisture conditions
The western Prairies have been very dry over the past two months, while the eastern region has received excess moisture
The dry weather in the west was welcome for preserving grain quality and advancing harvest, but it has resulted in very dry soil moisture conditions.
Prairie forecast: Quiet pattern continues as winter struggles for a foothold
For the upcoming forecast period, a large area of low pressure remains anchored off the British Columbia coast, a strong low spins over the Atlantic coast and another, weaker low lingers near Hudson Bay. Between these systems, the flow across the Prairies is largely zonal, meaning it moves west to east with little north–south movement. That pattern will help usher a few weak disturbances across the region during the next several days.
Dryness, drought likely to persist says forecaster
As winter approaches, the dry conditions and drought across much of the Canadian Prairies and the United States Plains will likely persist, said Drew Lerner, meteorologist with World Weather Inc. in Overland Park, Kan.
Forecasts point toward snowy winter
Even though it’s expected to be weak, La Niña often brings colder-than-average winters across the Prairies, with wetter conditions in the west and drier weather in the east.
U.S. soybean crop was not all roses this year
Excessive rain spoiled the year for some soybean growers, but on average the country is looking at good yields
The USDA is forecasting record U.S. soybean yields but for some growers it was a disastrous year due to excess moisture.
Mixed year for hail claims across Prairies: CCHA
The 2025 crop year was an average year for hail across the Canadian Prairies, with overall claim numbers down slightly compared to last year, reported the Canadian Crop Hail Association (CCHA).
Prairie forecast: A slow cool down towards winter
Forecast issued October 29, covering Oct. 29 to Nov. 5, 2025 Highlights: Overview I can’t say last week’s forecast played out exactly as expected — but that’s not too surprising. Overall confidence was on the low side. While the models did a decent job with the big picture, a few smaller details didn’t line up. […] Read more
Saskatchewan tests new forage insurance program
A pilot program in 2025 used satellite technology to measure soil moisture rather than rainfall to assess forage claims
Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp. tested a new forage insurance program this past summer as it looks for ways to better protect cattle producers.
Manitoba farmers fight sprouted wheat after rain
Manitoba’s rainy streak in mid-September has led to some sprouting problems in unharvested wheat fields
Rain in mid-September has led to wheat sprouting problems in some Manitoba farm fields.
