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On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-The Low Yield Appraisal process has been improved by the federal and provincial governments. Chief Agricultural Editor of SaskAgToday.com Kevin Hursh weighs in on those changes.-We continue to highlight the Farmers & Food Prices report, released by APAS.-A market analyst provides his outlook fo…
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On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is offering help to producers who are battling an increase in the gopher population.-The Federal Ag Minister made a visit to Saskatchewan earlier this month, and SARM President Bill Huber shares what they talked about in meetings with Heath MacDonald.-APAS rele…
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On today's program... -- The latest Saskatchewan crop report suggests rain over the past week varied, depending on the region. Sask Agriculture Crops Extension Specialist Kim Stonehouse has more.-- SaskAgToday's Kevin Hursh has a look at the Statistics Canada seeded acreage report released this morning. It shows farmers planted more durum, lentils,…
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On today's program...-- Much-needed rain fell in northwest Manitoba over the past week, according to that province's latest crop report. We'll hear from Manitoba Agriculture's James Frey on that.-- Beginning later this summer, beef check-off rates in Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. will align with the seller's home province, regardless of where the …
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On today's program:-- Humboldt-based Prairie Agricultural Manufacturing Institute is celebrating its 50th anniversary tomorrow. CEO Paul Buczkowski has the details.-- Saskatchewan lamb producers want a couple of things, more people to eat lamb, and for the ones who already do, to make sure they are buying a local product.-- A weekly overview of the…
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On today's program...-- APAS President Bill Prybylski speaks on the group's meeting with the new federal Ag Minister, after Heath MacDonald made his first visit to Saskatchewan earlier this month.-- Recent rainfall in west central Saskatchewan could lead to some damage to pulse crops. SaskAgToday's Kevin Hursh speaks with Saskatchewan Pulse Growers…
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On today's program...-- The executive director of the Grain Growers of Canada reacts to the swift passage of Bill C-202 through Parliament and the Senate.-- Statistics Canada reported last week that with liabilities growing faster than assets, Canadian farmers' total equity growth slowed for the first time in five years in 2024.-- Manitoba Agricult…
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On today's program...-- Even though spring seeding has wrapped up, the latest Saskatchewan crop report suggests farmers were very busy over the past week.-- The founder of Genesis Fertilizers has stepped down from his role leading the company, that is planning to build a farmer-backed nitrogen fertilizer plant at Belle Plaine.-- Rain is forecast fo…
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On today's program....-- Saskatchewan Highways Minister David Marit has re-announced the provincial government’s allocations of $1 million for investments in short line rail infrastructure.-- Spring seeding is complete in Manitoba, according to the province's latest crop report.-- And a crops extension specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of A…
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On today's program...-- The Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence near Saskatoon held its annual field day Tuesday, and the agenda kicked off with an important funding announcement, in support of beef cattle genomics research.-- More on the Saskatchewan NDP's push to get the provincial and federal governments to support livestock producers and …
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On today's program...-- Saskatchewan Pulse Growers will reduce its levy rate on pulse and soybean crops effective August 1. SPG Board Chair Winston van Staveren explains why.-- Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison have announced a four-year funding commitment to support the development of…
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On today's program...-- Canada's new Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald spent the weekend in Saskatchewan, getting familiar with the province's ag industry.-- In ag business news, the sale of Viterra to Bunge has cleared its final hurdle.-- And the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is holding its June Division Meetings this …
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On today's program...-- The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association's 112th annual general meeting was held in Moose Jaw from June 8-10. SSGA President Jeff Yorga will have a wrap-up of the event.-- New federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald will be spending the weekend in Saskatchewan, getting up to speed on the province's ag industry.-- And …
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On today's program...-- The latest weekly Crop Report for Saskatchewan has been released. We'll have the details on that, with Crops Extension Specialist Kim Stonehouse.-- Saskatchewan Pulse Growers will be reducing its levy rate on pulse and soybean crops effective August 1.-- And UFA is gearing up to celebrate Farmer's Day tomorrow. UFA CEO Fred …
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On today's program...-- Two herbicide resistant weeds are slowly moving north through the United States and could be in Saskatchewan within 5 to 10 years. Dr. Shawn Sharpe with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Saskatoon will tell us more.-- The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has committed almost 20 million dollars over the next three y…
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On today's program...-- AgraCity, a major crop input supplier is telling farmers that all outstanding product orders are being cancelled and converted into a product credit.-- The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation (SSGF) has marked a major milestone with the signing of its first-ever term conservation easement.-- The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce…
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On today's program...-- The President of the Canadian Cattle Association was recently in Ottawa to meet with the new Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu.-- A recap of Friday's SaskAgToday Roundtable, with SaskAgToday Chief Agricultural Editor of Kevin Hursh.-- We'll tell you about a different…
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On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Adam Pukalo joins the show to talk about canola and wheat futures prices.-Ryan caught up with Tyler Fulton of the Canadian Cattle Association about a wide array of topics. Today, we'll hear about how calving went this spring.-Funding has been announced for several projects in Saskatchewan.-Several…
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On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-The Bank of Canada decided to keep its interest rate at 2.75%. Ventum Financial's Adam Pukalo will explain what it means for farmers.-Environment Canada's monthly weather stats show May was warm and dry.-Farm Credit Canada released its Food and Beverage report for 2025, and we'll look at one of…
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On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Dealing with China's tariffs on Canadian agricultural products is among the commitments made after the First Ministers Meeting.-A Norquay area farm is hosting a farm food event today.-Lisa Guenther with Country Guide Magazine joins the show to talk about an ongoing series on their website.…
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On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Good news for pea producers as India extended its tariff exemption of Canadian pea imports.-Railway workers at CPKC have a new contract.-Agribition's second annual Spring Fling Junior Show was held on Saturday. -The Canadian Foodgrains Bank strongly disagrees with US AID cuts.…
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On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Plenty of news from Parliament in Ottawa, from the Bloc Quebecois introducing a private members' bill protecting the supply management sector to Todd Lewis officially being sworn in as a Senator.-Producers are encouraged to participate in the Canadian Grain Commission's Harvest Sample Program.-Can…
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On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Seeding progress in Saskatchewan is closing in on the 90 per cent mark.-The Weather Network revealed its Summer Forecast.-Bruce Lowe with Ag Direct Hail Insurance joins the show to remind producers they're available to take their call should they need coverage.-The latest on the Ostrich situatio…
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On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-The Regina Farmer's Market is celebrating its 50th anniversary.-Keith Gabert with the Canola Council of Canada has more on spraying against flea beetles.-Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com has a report on the latest net farm income numbers from Stats Canada.…
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On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Parliament is finally back in session and there is lots to work on with limited time, especially on the agriculture file. Tory Ag Critic John Barlow shared his thoughts on the new Federal Ag Minister Heath MacDonald and what priorities the Minister should focus on. -The Canadian Meat Council is f…
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On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-For a short week last week, it was eventful and Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com shared his thoughts on a variety of topics on the SaskAgToday.com Roundtable.-A farmer in the Kerrobert area has details on local seeding progress. -Parliament resumes today, but the short session doesn't impress the Co…
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On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Adam Pukalo from Ventum Financial says canola futures have been on the rise lately, while wheat futures have been stagnant.-An announcement was made at the USask Crop Development Centre.-A meeting with all of the Premiers wrapped up in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.-We'll hear from Greg Kistn…
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On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Seeding progress in Saskatchewan is close to 75 per cent complete. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com reports Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has an improved outlook on canola prices.-Drake Meats is building a new processing facility in Saskatoon.By 620 CKRM
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On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-A meeting was held between the Canadian Cattle Association and the federal government over compensation for farmers subject to bovine TB investigations.-Emily Schmidt with the Ministry of Agriculture gives the latest Alberta feeder cattle prices, as there is no Saskatchewan feeder cattle prices…
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On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com says the area where he farms is pretty much done seeding. He also weighed in on a number of topics that made news last week.-The Canadian Canola Growers Association reminds producers they can still get a cash advance through the Advance Payments Program.-The Canola …
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On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Adam Pukalo from Ventum Financial goes through what's affecting grain markets and current trends for canola & wheat futures.-Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com talked to Ben Voss about why new farm equipment sales are way down.-A chat with Mark Brodner, our latest winner of the spring 620 CKRM Country…
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On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Seeding progress in Saskatchewan is close to 50 per cent complete.-Manitoba farmers are also making progress with seeding. -The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture confirmed two cattle are dead due to anthrax but the rest of the herd, at a farm in the northwest region of the province, is being …
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On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-More reaction to Heath MacDonald's appointment to Federal Ag Minister from the Wheat Growers and the Grain Growers of Canada.-Chrystia Freeland spoke to reporters after the first Cabinet Meeting this morning.-A conversation with Brennan & Jadi Rowan, the latest winners of the spring 620 CKRM Co…
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On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-A new federal agriculture minister has been named as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's new Cabinet. We'll hear initial reaction from APAS President Bill Prybylski.-Provincial Ag Minister Daryl Harrison and Trade Minister Warren Kaeding talked about China's canola tariffs.-While no feeder cattl…
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On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-After weekend meetings, the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day tariff truce.-Brian Golly with Smart Investment Solutions joins the show to share an observation between agriculture's rapid growth and services provided to farmers.-Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com talks seeding during the SaskAgToday.co…
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On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Two market analysts are keeping an eye on meetings between the U.S. and China among other things in the days ahead.-Prairie Clean Enterprises announced it will launch a flax straw processing facility in Weyburn.-A chat with Terry Hull, the latest winner of the spring 620 CKRM Country Cookout.…
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On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Seeding is officially underway in Saskatchewan with the first crop report of the year released by the Ministry of Agriculture. We'll have a look at seeding progress around the province and compare that with seeding progress in Manitoba,By 620 CKRM
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On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-A recap of a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump.-Environment Canada Meteorologist Danielle Desjardins says the weather in the short term will be warm and dry.-A chat with Chris Waldenberger, the third winner of the 620 CKRM Country Cookout for the spring …
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On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Feeder cattle prices continue to set new records.-Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Association for Resource Recovery Corp Ethan Richardson joins the show to talk about what and where used items can be recycled and how they're utilized.By 620 CKRM
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On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced the presence of avian influenza in a few areas of Saskatchewan and one area in Manitoba. Testing of wild birds for Avian Flu is also underway.-Recapping the latest SaskAgToday.com Roundtable with Chief Agricultural Editor Kevin Hursh.-Environment Canad…
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On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Ventum Financial's Adam Pukalo says canola and wheat futures were trending up this week.-A chat with Michael Stein, the second winner of the 620 CKRM Country Cookout.-Last year, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture conducted a pulse disease survey for peas and lentils.…
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On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Farmer input is needed for a soil survey. Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com talked to Brent Van Koughnet from the Soil Health Network about what the survey entails.-Research trials on farms was the theme of my latest conversation with Lisa Guenther, Senior Editor of the Canadian Cattlemen's Magazin…
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On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-The head of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture Keith Currie, Chief Agricultural Editor of SaskAgToday.com Kevin Hursh, and Premier Scott Moe reacted to Monday's federal election results and what they'd like the returning Liberal government to focus on.-We'll hear from our first winner of th…
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On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-The Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, secured a 4th mandate after last night's election. We'll hear from Carney as well as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh as they all gave speeches afterward.-Some ag groups are reacting to yesterday's election outcome and want …
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On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Tonight, we find out who is going to win the federal election. In advance of the polls closing, we'll hear from Kevin Hursh as to who he thinks could be in line to be the next Federal Ag Minister, depending on the outcome. We'll also hear Kevin's comments on various ag issues from the latest SaskA…
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On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Adam Pukalo joins the show to discuss the new canola and wheat futures contracts that are active now.-Garner Deobald shares how the spring season has gone from a beef cattle producer perspective.-Brett Halstead also joins us to talk about seeding preparations.-Awards were handed out at the Western…
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On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Brian Tennant with Farm Fresh Water joins the show to talk about the origin of his business.-Seeding preparations continue as Jake Leguee shares how ready he is. -The Western Dairy Expo is underway from Prairie land Park in Saskatoon.By 620 CKRM
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On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-While the provincial crop report won't be released for another few weeks, we asked around to see how prepared producers are for the season. We'll hear from Kevin Hursh and Crop Specialists Tyce Masich and Harry Brook. -The International Grains Council released its April Grain Market Report, an …
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On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young:-Feeder cattle prices remain high with new records set for steers and heifers.-The Water Security Agency is accepting applications for its Agricultural Water Management Fund. -A researcher at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is leading a team that is searching for possible solutions to control an …
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