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 Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: A little bit of protein mixed with politics, as the NDP are critical of a U.S. ag company buying another company in Saskatchewan; Federal Ag Minister Heath MacDonald returns from a week long trade mission to the Indo-Pacifc region, and a 4-H Beef Show is underway in Yorkton.
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: The provincial crop report is out; a look ahead to the weather over the next few days; and Saskatchewan Open Farm Days is this weekend.
On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Environment Canada releases July weather stats and Kevin Hursh provides his observations of growing conditions at this point in the season.
On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Chris Lane becomes the new President & CEO of STEP; a small change made to the Advance Payments Program; and Protein Industries Canada announces a partnership in the Asia-Pacific region.
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Canola & wheat futures trend downward; checking crop conditions with Jake Leguee; a preview of Food Day in Canada; and a change in the executive of the Grain Growers of Canada.
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Sporadic rain helped crops still in the flowering stage while more advanced crops won't feel its benefit.
On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: The Canadian Cattle Association is happy to hear that Australia is allowing Canadian beef into the market for the first time since 2003, after removing its BSE restrictions.
On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -An look at rules of applying for an intensive livestock operation as the R.M. of Lac Pelletier considers an application from Monette Farms.
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Cattle is the main focus of the program, starting with a Parkland Angus Tour that begins Tuesday.
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -A proposed livestock operation in the R.M. of Lac Pelletier has been met with concern from local residents. -Canola and wheat futures have trended down or sideways over the last two weeks. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com has a report on Farm Credit Canada's latest financial outlook for grain producers.
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Rain helped crop development in some areas while it was too late in others, according to Thursday's Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture weekly crop report.
On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The provincial beef check-off rate is increasing August 1st and the national beef check-off rate is also changing the same day. -Director of Ag in Motion Rob O'Connor believes this year's show met expectations. -A Rosetown area farmer offers his perspective on crop conditions in west-central Saskatchewan.
On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Talk of U.S. and China tariffs are heating up again and we'll hear the perspectives of the Saskatchewan NDP's Shadow Minister of Jobs & Economy as well as a partner of Polar Pork.
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Canada's Agriculture Ministers announced a few changes to Agri-Stability to help farmers deal with challenges brought on by trade uncertainty and weather.
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -It's the post Ag in Motion edition of the program. We'll hear from a couple of exhibitors as well as the winner of the Great Bin Giveaway!
It's the third and final day of Ag in Motion near Langham, Saskatchewan. Join Ryan Young & Doug Falconer for the latest at Western Canada's largest farm show.
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.
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