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Prairie forecast: More typical summer weather

Forecast issued July 10, covering July 10 to 17, 2024

For this forecast period, it looks like the upper ridge will slowly flatten and drop southwards as a series of weak lows track across the northern Prairies. This will result in a reduction in the extreme temperatures. Daytime highs and overnight lows should fall back to more seasonable values.


Lisa Thompson

Q&A with Ontario’s Minister of Rural Affairs

Lisa Thompson intends to build growth in rural Ontario in her new role

Newly appointed Minister of Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson wasn’t surprised that Premier Doug Ford prioritized rural affairs as a new standalone ministry during a June 6 cabinet shuffle. “I’ve always […] Read more


Kearney Planters celebrates 45 years

Kearney Planters celebrates 45 years

Barry Kearney built the business by giving customers want they need, and being innovative

What began as a way for Barry Kearney to supplement his income has turned into a successful business, spanning 45 years, building and selling planters. Kearney Planters began on Barry’s […] Read more




GRIP stands for, 'Getting Research Into Practice.'

Getting a GRIP on agriculture research

New communication system aims to bridge gap between farm and laboratory

Research results don’t flow naturally from the lab to the barn. In the 1990s, government driven extension services delivered research results to producers. Researchers didn’t often meet the farmers their […] Read more