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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!

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    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Friday, September 4, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 34:20


    On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: A federal funding announcement for the pork industry, a chat with the latest winner of the 620 CKRM Country Cookout, and more.

    620 CKRM Trade Dispute: Impact On The Prairies Sept 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 6:26


    In today's episode of Trade Dispute: Impact On The Prairies, Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski discusses municipal resilience and the power of buying Canadian. We also examine cross-border diplomacy at a Midwestern state summit, and hear from Alberta Premier Danielle and veteran broadcaster Lorne Harasen.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Thursday, September 3, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 35:33


    On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Harvest in Saskatchewan plodding along, more trade talk, and more.

    620 CKRM Trade Dispute - Impact on the Prairies Sept 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 6:07


    In episode four of Trade Dispute: Impact On The Prairies, we examine the fallout if CUSMA collapses, and hear how cross-border farmers and Saskatchewan businesses are reacting. We also look to the past with veteran broadcaster Lorne Harasen to explore how today's cross-border rift compares to decades of prime ministers and presidents.

    620 CKRM Trade Dispute - Impact on the Prairies Sept 2nd

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 5:24


    In the third episode of Trade Dispute: Impact On The Prairies, we explore the municipal fallout of the ongoing trade dispute, featuring insights from the mayors of Weyburn, Yorkton, and Moose Jaw. We also look at how the federal government is attempting to speed up trade diversification, including a report on major energy infrastructure projects.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Wednesday, September 2, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 33:27


    On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: The President of the North Dakota Farmer's Union shares perspective on Canada-U.S. tariffs and trade, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Tuesday, September 1, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 33:53


    On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: AAFC releases initial list of qualified regions for the Livestock Tax Deferral, canola prices rising, and more.

    620 CKRM - Trade Dispute - Impact on the Prairies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 5:02


    As the high stakes trade dispute between Canada and the United States continues to escalate, Provincial leaders and key industries across western Canada are moving quickly.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Monday, August 31, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 33:36


    On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Additional discussion on the implications of tariffs from Canada and the United States.

    620 CKRM Trade Dispute - Impact on the Prairies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 4:59


    It's been just over a week since trade negotiations between Canada and the United States collapsed. Our 620 CKRM/SaskToday News team brings you reports and responses on how this is effecting the Prairies.

    SaskAgToday - Fri. Aug. 28, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 35:27


    On today's program... - A partner with Polar Pork is disappointed with Ottawa's failure to hammer out an extension to the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. We'll hear from Florian Possberg on that. - The Saskatchewan Government has announced a framework for future data centres to be built in the province. SARM President Bill Huber was on hand for the announcement, and we have his reaction. - And although harvest is well underway in some parts of the province, it has been delayed in other areas. APAS Vice-President Jeremy Welter farms near Kerrobert, and updates harvest progress in his area.

    SaskAgToday - Thurs. Aug. 27, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 32:38


    On today's program... - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Provincial Ag Minister David Marit comment on the ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the United States. - The latest Saskatchewan crop report has been released. we'll hear from provincial Crops Extension Specialist Davidson Ugheoke, who has details on that. - With harvest season upon us, it's important that those fueling Saskatchewan's farmers knows how to keep their stomachs full, while also keeping them healthy and not breaking the bank. Dee Hobsbawn Smith, a Saskatchewan chef and writer from the Langham area, has tips for feeding a hungry crew.

    Sask Ag Today - Wed. Aug. 26, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 32:34


    On today's program... - APAS vide president Jeremy Welter comments on the collapse of trade talks between Canada and the United States - We'll take a look at the latest crop report for our neighbours to the east, with comments from Manitoba Agriculture Applied Research and Production Specialist James Frey. - And one industry affected by the newest U.S. tariffs, is the honey industry. We'll hear from Simon Lalonde, the president of the Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission, on that.

    Sask Ag Today - Tues. Aug. 25, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 35:55


    On today's program... - We have reaction from SaskAgToday chief agricultural editor Kevin Hursh, after trade talks between Canada and the United States broke down on Friday night. - Rebecca Hort, the Crops Extension Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture in Humboldt, speaks on the need for pre-harvest intervals to be taken during the fall harvest. - And Ty Kehrig, of Exceed Grain Marketing, provides a weekly overview of the wheat market, issued through the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission.

    Sask Ag Today - Mon. Aug. 24, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 35:02


    On today's program: - We recap Friday's SaskAgToday roundtable, with chief agricultural editor Kevin Hursh speaking on a variety of topics, including harvest, cattle prices, and the Port of Churchill. - We'll hear from Dr. James Tansey, from Saskatchewan's Ministry of Agriculture, on an outbreak of bertha army worms in a trio of areas across the province. - And a feasibility study on year-round shipping options from the Port of Churchill, has wrapped up. We'll hear reaction from federal Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Friday, August 21, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 34:04


    On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Trade talks apparently in the home stretch, honey producers talk about how trade is affecting them, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Thursday, August 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 35:45


    On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Harvest activity picks up a little bit in Saskatchewan, finer details on CUSMA being worked on, and much more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Wednesday, August 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 39:02


    On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods paused as CUSMA renegotiations continue, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Tuesday, August 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 32:24


    On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Deadline of U.S. tariffs on various Canadian goods looms amid CUSMA renegotiations; a unique ad campaign in Saskatchewan, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Monday, August 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 34:15


    On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Kevin Hursh updates his harvest progress; another producer says he is close to starting harvest, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Friday, August 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 36:23


    On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Continuing to ask producers around the province how close they are to the start of harvest, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Thursday, August 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 35:57


    On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Producers patiently waiting to start harvest as crops continue to mature around Saskatchewan, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Wednesday, August 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 35:19


    On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Two producers talk about when harvest could fully begin, along with crop conditions, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Tuesday, August 11, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 35:13


    On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Used and new farm equipment sales down in the first half of 2026, a look at canola & wheat futures prices, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Monday, August 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 34:17


    On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Kevin Hursh talks about early harvest in the southwest, Agribition signs MOU with event counter-parts in Argentina, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Friday, August 7, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 37:09


    On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Prime Minister Mark Carney asked about tariff threat from the U.S.; a pair of farming events this weekend, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Thursday, August 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 36:33


    On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: More tributes to Senator Todd Lewis, early signs of harvest underway in Saskatchewan, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Wednesday, August 5, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 36:36


    On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Keith Currie of the CFA and Senator Mary Robinson remember Senator Todd Lewis, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Tuesday, August 4, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 37:49


    On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: The agricultural community remembers Todd Lewis, farmer, Senator, and agricultural advocate who passed away at the age of 65.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Friday, July 31, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 34:54


    On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: A farm succession planner is advocating for a change to the Income Tax Act, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Thursday, July 30, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 36:09


    On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Hot weather doing good and not-so-good for crops province-wide, according to the latest crop report, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Wednesday, July 29, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 36:02


    On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Union representing employees at Scott & Indian Head research sites react to MOU signed between Ottawa and Saskatchewan, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Tuesday, July 28, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 33:14


    On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: K-Hart Industries launches a stripper header for combines, a crop outlook with Bruce Burnett, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Monday, July 27, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 37:01


    On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: The latest SaskAgToday.com Roundtable, highlighting LDC's grand opening of expanded processing capacity, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Friday, July 24, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 35:14


    On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: More to talk about from Ag in Motion and a look at the Saskatchewan crop report.

    SaskAgToday from Ag in Motion (Thursday, July 23, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 30:38


    On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young & Doug Falconer: Day 3 of Ag in Motion, new hybrid canola varieties, new lentil & faba bean breeding agreement signed, and more.

    SaskAgToday from Ag in Motion (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 32:31


    On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young & Doug Falconer: Day 2 of Ag in Motion, a tour of different exhibitors, Nutrien promoting the eKonomics app, and more.

    SaskAgToday from Ag in Motion (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 29:12


    On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young & Doug Falconer: Day 1 of Ag in Motion, Innovation Award winners announced, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Monday, July 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 38:46


    On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: A day away from the start of Ag in Motion, following up on hail damage claims, and a recap of the SaskAgToday.com Roundtable with Kevin Hursh.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Friday, July 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 35:05


    On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Canada's Ag Ministers wrap up meetings in Halifax, Nova Scotia; previewing next week's Ag in Motion, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Thursday, July 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 36:35


    On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Looking at crop conditions province-wide and in Manitoba, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Wednesday, July 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 35:40


    On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Canada's Ag Ministers gather in Halifax for meetings, Kevin Hursh participating in a crop tour in Alberta, and a preview of Ag in Motion.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Tuesday, July 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 36:27


    On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Following current trends of canola & wheat prices, a plow wind hitting the Kinistino area, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Monday, July 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 35:43


    On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Discussing crop development with Kevin Hursh, following up on hail damage claims, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Thursday, July 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 36:21


    On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Sask. Crop Report notes another wet week, a federal funding announcement made at the Calgary Stampede, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Wednesday, July 8, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 37:26


    On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: APAS releases 2026 Farmer & Food Price report, a look at how flooding affected crop conditions in Manitoba, a preview of Open Farm Days in Saskatchewan, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Tuesday, July 7, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 38:43


    On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Following up on hail damage claims made, crop conditions, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Monday, July 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 36:46


    On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Brandt announces future plans of REAL District and how Agribition fits those plans, and much more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Friday, July 3, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 32:57


    On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Hammond Realty selected to broker potential sales of Saskatchewan farmland owned by Monette Farms, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Thursday, July 2, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 34:57


    On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Kevin Hursh looks at StatCan's seeded acreage estimate report, highlighting the Junior Ag Showcase in Saskatoon, and more.

    SaskAgToday (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Affinity Credit Union, for Tuesday, June 30, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 35:01


    On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Wet conditions in east-central Saskatchewan, CUSMA, a 4-H Show in Yorkton, and more.

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