With over 40 years on the Farm beat, Jim Smalley is one of Saskatchewan’s most trusted names in Agriculture. Listen for the latest news and developments impacting the provincial agri-business industry, market and commodity prices and more. Good Afternoon, and Good Farming!
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 our neighbours to the east have virtually wrapped up seeding. We'll have details from this week's Manitoba crop report.
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 Thun will have more on the company's plans to mark the occasion.
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 years to a core breeding agreement with AAFC for the development of field-ready wheat varieties. -- Ottawa has awarded contracts to vaccine makers, in a step toward the creation of a long-awaited foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank.
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 is urging the federal government to resolve the ongoing tariff issues between Canada and China, saying they are having a damaging effect on the local agriculture industry.
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 kind of ranch near Edson, Alberta that works to help veterans and first responders who are struggling with their mental well-being.
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 crop development commissions have open board positions to fill.
On Thursday' edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -A look at seeding progress in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta. -We look at the forecasts for the meat product manufacturing sector in Farm Credit Canada's Food & Beverage Report for this year.
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 the sectors, specifically grain & oilseed milling. -Northeast Saskatchewan is experiencing dry conditions.
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.
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.
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. -Canadian Western Agribition are busy this weekend as well as this summer.
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 situation in B.C. that's been making headlines
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.
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 feeling optimistic as business resumes on Parliament Hill and shared items they'd like to see the federal government work on. -The last cattle market update is out before the summer break.
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 Conservative Agriculture Critic.
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 Kistner, our last winner of the spring 620 CKRM Country Cookout.
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.
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 to speak of. -We'll hear from Dustin Todd, the latest winner of the 620 CKRM Country Cookout for the spring.
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 Council of Canada is raising awareness of flea beetles and how a quick growing crop can reduce risk.
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 Cookout.
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 vaccinated.
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 Country Cookout.
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 cattle prices were available in Saskatchewan, there were some prices of Alberta cattle in the latest Cattle Market Update. -The U.S. suspended imports of Mexican cattle again due to the risk of new world screw worm.
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.com Roundtable.
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.
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,
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 season.
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.
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 Canada released weather stats for the month of April.
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.
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 Magazine and Country Guide Magazine. -A summit about dealing with wild pigs was held this week. -Manitoba released its first crop report of the year.
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 the 620 CKRM Country Cookout for the spring.
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 the federal government to act quickly on a variety of issues to provide relief for farmers. -Cattle prices remain high in Saskatchewan. -SaskPower has come out with its yearly reminder to producers this spring.
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 SaskAgToday.com Roundtable. -The federal government announced another change to AgriStability.
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 Dairy Expo in Saskatoon.
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.
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 overview of global wheat production and consumption.
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 invasive plant called oxeye daisy.
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Adam Pukalo with Ventum Financial has the details on the performance of canola and wheat futures during a short week. -Some progress has been made in reducing inter-provincial trade barriers. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com has a report on farmland rental rates examined by Farm Credit Canada. -A preview of a women's ranch camp that will be held in Alberta in June.
On today's program... -- Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Keith Currie speaks on Canada's ongoing tariff issues with China and India. -- Karolina Steinerova of Sask Pork discusses the importance of on-farm emergency response plans, to deal with major emergencies, such as disease outbreaks. -- A former Manitoba Liberal leader discusses Canada's need to seek other markets for our products, and replace American imports with products made in Canada , to protect our country from the effects of the trade war with the U.S..
On today's program... -- We'll hear from SARM President Bill Huber, who feels rural issues have been given short shrift during the federal election campaign. -- Manitoba's Premier has discussed increased trade with European representatives, and appears open to having a second port on Hudson Bay. -- A partner with Polar Pork says, once again, Canada's farmers are taking the hit for federal trade policies that have nothing to do with agriculture.
On today's program... -- Spring seeding is already underway in some parts of southern Saskatchewan. Sask Ag Today.com Chief Agricultural Editor Kevin Hursh has more on that. -- Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency has announced it is starting a full environmental review for the massive Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project. -- Nominations are now open for Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan's 2025 Champion Award. Their executive director, Clinton Monchuk will have the details.
On today's program... -- APAS is applauding the move by CN and CPKC Railways, to get rid of their Railway Carbon Tax Surcharges. We'll hear from APAS President Bill Prybylski on that. -- The Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon has received two model horses for use by veterinary students to practice their foal delivery technique. WCVM dean Dr. Gillian Muir will tell us all about it. -- The Yorkton Exhibition Association held a special event Friday night, honouring local ag producers. Exhibition Association president Lyle Walsh will join us to talk about that.
On today's program... -- Canadian Western Agribition held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday. We'll hear from Agribition President Michael Latimer and CEO Shaun Kindopp. -- Moosomin-area producer Kristjan Hebert was a speaker at this week's Farm, Fuel and Fertilizer Summit in Regina, sharing his thoughts on the future of agriculture. -- A Tisdale company received a grain company license from the Canadian Grain Commission this week.
On today's program... -- The third annual Global Food, Fuel, and Fertilizer Summit wrapped up yesterday in Regina. We'll hear comments from Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO Prabha Ramaswamy. -- The U.S.-Chinese bilateral trade relationship is done for now, with massive tariffs in place on both sides. We'll hear from a U.S.-based geopolitical analyst Peter Zeihan. -- The Canadian bison industry is very reliant on the U.S. market, but increasingly Canadian animals are being processed in this country to serve a growing consumer demand for the meat. Sask Ag Today's Kevin Hursh speaks with Quill Lake-area producer Doug Griller.
On today's program... -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe was talking tariffs and the economy, on the opening day the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Summit yesterday in Regina. Details on that, and reaction from Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck. -- The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is somewhat relieved Canada was not included on the list of countries affected by the U.S. reciprocal tariffs. We'll hear comments from CFA President Keith Currie. -- A local community fundraiser is a Saskatchewan finalist in the Growing Home with BASF Contest.
On today's program: -- It's Day 1 of the Food, Fuel, and Fertilizer Summit in Regina. We'll go over what's featured today and hear comments from Premier Scott Moe, who was there this morning. -- The CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Prabha Ramaswamy talks about an opinion piece she wrote prior to the start of the Summit. -- Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com was at a Bison show and convention in Yorkton last week. He talked to the President of the Saskatchewan Bison Association about what's the biggest challenge facing them this year.
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The performance of the stock markets over the last several days has been less than desirable. Ventum Financial's Adam Pukalo has some recommendations to get through this turbulent time. -On the campaign trail, trade barriers were the focus of three of the federal party leaders. -A preview of the Food, Fuel, and Fertilizer Summit in Regina.
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture Keith Currie says while they're relieved Canada was exempt from the U.S. reciprocal tariffs, there is a number of other concerns they have about tariffs in general. -USDA Secretary Brook Rollins addressed American farmers' worries about the latest round of tariffs by the Trump Administration. -A local fundraiser is a finalist in the Growing Home BASF Contest.
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The U.S. is imposing tariffs on many nations. We'll break down the latest ones that President Donald Trump announced Wednesday afternoon, and have initial reaction from Ventum Financial's Adam Pukalo. -Yorkton is hosting an AgTech Expo, put on by Ag in the Classroom Saskatchewan and Cornerstone Credit Union.
On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -U.S. President Donald Trump is to announce details of tariffs on Canada and the rest of the world Wednesday afternoon. -Alberta Premier Danielle Smith encouraged other premiers to advocate for inter-provincial trade amid trade uncertainty. -APAS is happy that the consumer carbon tax has been eliminated. -The Canadian Canola Growers Association says the Advance Payments Program is off to a fast start.
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