Sask. delegation heading to UK & Poland to discuss agriculture and other sectors

Sep 26, 2023

A delegation from Saskatchewan is heading to the United Kingdom and Poland.

Being led by Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Immigration and Career Training and Trade and Export Development, the aim is to expand opportunities in agriculture, critical minerals, and innovative technology.

Part of the delegation includes representatives from Protein Industries Canada, Economic Development Regina, Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority, and Cultivator powered by Conexus.

“It’s really important that the province continues to share our story around the world and move into new markets, making connections for Saskatchewan exporters particularly those in the agri-food sector,” said Jay Teneycke, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications for the Ministry of Trade and Export Development.

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Video: Midwest Weather Shock: Flash Drought Turns Into Heavy Rain Threat This Week (2026 Forecast)

A rapidly changing Midwest weather pattern is unfolding in 2026 as areas that recently slipped into abnormal dryness and flash drought conditions are now facing the threat of heavy rain and repeated storm systems.

After a wet spring erased early drought conditions, regions across Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and northern Missouri have quickly dried out again since mid-to-late May. Soil moisture is dropping fast, and crops like corn and soybeans are beginning to feel the stress of rising temperatures and lack of consistent rainfall. Now, weather models show a major shift.

A developing system moving in from the Northern Plains is expected to bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with the potential for locally heavy rainfall across the Midwest. While some areas may miss out, others could finally see much-needed relief from the growing dryness. In this video, we break down:

Current drought conditions across the Midwest

Why a flash drought is developing quickly

Timing and path of incoming storm systems

Which states are most likely to see heavy rain

How long this wet pattern could last

Will this rain end the drought or create new flooding risks? Watch the full forecast to find out.