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It's Day 2 of Ag in Motion from the Discovery Farm site near Langham, Saskatchewan. Ryan Young & Doug Falconer share what's happening today at the show.
SaskAgToday is at Ag in Motion! Ryan Young & Doug Falconer bring you what's happening on Day 1 of Ag in Motion from the Discovery Farm site near Langham.
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -We're one day away from Ag in Motion near Langham, Saskatchewan. A preview of events and who will be there is the theme of today's show.
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Adam Pukalo from Ventum Financial joins the show to talk about this week's trends of canola and wheat futures. -The Prairie Oat Growers Association is touting the conclusion of a study done by the Global Institute for Food Security.
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Variability was the theme of the latest Saskatchewan crop report. -Continuing to preview Ag in Motion near Langham, Saskatchewan, as a number of equipment demonstrations will be a key feature of the event. -Canada's oldest, continuous rodeo will be happening later this month in Saskatchewan.
On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Ag in Motion is less than a week away and Show Director Rob O'Connor expects really good attendance this year. -A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between two organizations that would make it easier for Saskatchewan agtech & agri-food startup companies to meet their goals.
On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -President and CEO of Mazergroup Robert Mazer passed away after a brief battle with cancer according to Mazergroup's social media pages. -We pick up right where we left off with Susie Miller, interim Executive Director of the Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) about the introduction of Bill S-230. -Saskatchewan Agriculture shared tips for livestock producers to consider as wildfires continue to burn in northern Saskatchewan.
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com has details on a new canola variety that claims to be resistant to hot and dry conditions, as well as shares his experience on a farm writers tour through Saskatchewan and Alberta. -Susie Miller with the Soil Conservation Council of Canada talked about the introduction of Bill S-230 and what it would mean for Canadian agriculture, if passed. -Environment Canada released weather stats for the month of June.
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Even though this week was short due to Canada Day and Independence Day in the U.S., canola and wheat futures did well. Adam Pukalo from Ventum Financial has more. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com shared his thoughts on the issue of gophers. -A recap of a 4-H Regional Show and Sale in Yorkton.
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Most crops are developing swiftly despite the varying weather conditions last week. The weather included hail which resulted in some damage and we'll hear from two organizations about how many claims have been made so far.
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 for the next few weeks as volatility in the markets persist.
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 released its third Farmers & Food Prices Report. -Agri-Arm Field Days are next month and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture provides a preview.
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, peas and oats this spring, while seeding less canola and barley -- The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities held their annual meetings across their six divisions last week. SARM President Bill Huber provides a recap.
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 sale takes place. -- Saskatchewan farmers and producers looking to bolster their hay supply, are being reminded that they have the option of salvaging hay along the province's highways.
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 wheat market has been provided by Michael Wilton of Mercantile Consulting Venture, issued through the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission. We'll hear part of that report in today's program.
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 agronomist Mark Zatylny on that. -- Saskatchewan may ask to trigger AgriRecovery for producers affected by bovine tuberculosis.
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 Agriculture has released its latest crop pest update. We'll hear from the province's entomologist on some of the pests affecting our eastern neighbour.
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 for most of Saskatchewan in the days ahead. In some areas, the accumulations are expected to be substantial. Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com looks at the potential ramifications, both good and bad.
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 Agriculture has details on harvest weed seed management - a key tool in fighting herbicide resistance.
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 rural communities, as they deal with ongoing drought conditions. -- Six prominent figures from across Canada's agricultural sector are set to join the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame this fall.
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 two new facilities at the University of Saskatchewan. -- And the Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the federal and provincial governments to support livestock producers and rural communities dealing with drought.
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 week.
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.
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