Should the federal government be blamed for the rising food costs?

Sep 20, 2023

Food prices continue to remain high across the country, but who’s to blame for this?

There’s been lots of finger-pointing with the federal government criticizing large retailers and the Retail Council of Canada calling out food manufacturers and producers.

However, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association believes the federal government should be getting most of the blame.

“It’s not entirely the government’s fault, but the government is definitely a part of it,” said Gunter Jochum, the president of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association.

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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.