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An agricultural economist with the University of Missouri says how the weather impacts next year’s crop production will be the biggest factor impacting the profitability of North American hog producers.

The Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) advises people living in eastern Manitoba to take safety precautions in the aftermath of the season’s first winter storm and the ongoing power outages in many communities.

A U.S. based agricultural economist blames cooler weather and resulting increased growth rates for a substantial reduction in North American live hog prices over the past couple of weeks.

The Canadian Wheat Board reports hot dry weather during July and August has helped crops throughout the eastern prairies catch up after a late start to spring planting and delayed early development due to cold wet weather.

A weather and crop analyst with the Canadian Wheat Board expects weather conditions between now and harvest to play a key role in influencing the quality of this year’s grain crops.

The Canadian Wheat Board reports improved weather conditions over the past couple of weeks have allowed prairie farmers to make significant planting progress but seeding remains about one week behind last year and about 10 days behind normal.

New forecasting technology on WeatherFarm™ will greatly improve weather predictions, reducing error in short-term forecasts by as much as 50 per cent.

Each winter in Manitoba poor weather creates dangerous conditions where the RCMP Detachment Commanders may be required to close the Highway to public access.

While there were producers who didn’t get a crop this year, overall, the impact of wet weather on farmers in Saskatchewan and Manitoba seems to be better than expected, according to Farm Credit Canada (FCC).

The Government of Canada is helping livestock producers in Northern Manitoba and the Interlake and Westlake regions who are struggling as a result of excess moisture by offering tax deferrals to a number of municipalities.