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On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Tariffs were kind of the theme of the latest SaskAgToday.com Roundtable with Chief Agricultural Editor Kevin Hursh. -U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium again. That's coming up in the resource report. -The FCC Young Farmer Summit is set for tomorrow and we preview it with Senior Economist Graeme Crosbie -A national phone line producers and farm families can utilize for mental health support is up-and-running.
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers have heard the tariff talk before but are doing their due diligence in preparing for the possible U.S. tariffs next month. -This week was a good one for canola and wheat futures, according to Ventum Financial's Adam Pukalo. -Lisa Guenther from the Canadian Cattlemen's and Country Guide magazines joins the show to talk about succession planning.
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -We've heard from farm groups and politicians about the threat of tariffs from the U.S. Now we'll hear from an analyst about possible tariffs from other countries that have a frosty relationship with Canada. -The Yorkton Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture is getting ready for an annual event for producers next week
On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -A snowfall warning is in effect. Environment Canada Meteorologist Danielle Desjardins has the details of what to expect. -Pulse Canada is reaching out to customers in China and India to grow trade relationships in those countries. -Nutrien made the largest financial contribution ever to the University of Saskatchewan.
On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Reaction from farm groups about yesterday's announcement that the U.S. is pausing tariffs on Canadian goods for 30 days. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com has a report about an active ingredient used in insecticides has been re-instated. -The latest Saskatchewan cattle prices are mostly up.
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck talked about the incoming American tariffs on Canadian goods as well as on the Bunge-Viterra merger. -We'll hear from Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com as he provided his thoughts on a variety of topics on the SaskAgToday.com Roundtable and talked about fertilizer prices.
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Lots of people talking about the incoming 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico. We'll hear from cattle groups, the Prime Minister, and Alberta's Premier about it. -The proposed changes to the Capital Gains Tax has been pushed to next year, according to the federal government. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com was at the Durum Summit in Swift Current and has a report about it. -Adam Pukalo of Ventum Financial says canola futures have been up the last few months while wheat futures had a strong week.
Drew Wolitarsky posts a heartful message about being released by Winnipeg. Special guest Dave Thomas (620 CKRM, The Sportscage) joins to discuss free gency, team needs, wants, and who may land the biggest names that might be available when Free Agency starts. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded January 28, 2025).
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The day is getting closer to when U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods will take effect. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and the province's Minister of Trade and Export Development Warren Kaeding talk about what they're doing to hopefully avoid those tariffs as well as the impact they'll have on the ag sector. -Up the road in Saskatoon is the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference. A topic of discussion was Canada's share in key beef markets around the world. -Adam Pukalo from Ventum Financial provides his thoughts on yesterday's announcement of the Bank of Canada reducing its interest rate again. -The Water Security Agency announced its Agriculture Water Stewardship Policy has been finalized.
On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Provincial Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison was in Saskatoon to announce joint funding with Ottawa to support 30 livestock and forage research projects. -Egg prices in the U.S. are high and some are taking to social media to complain about it. -A grain marketing platform continues to evolve. Ryan spoke with Luke Derkson from MyGrainExchange.com about updates made to their website and what others think of it.
On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is launching a legal challenge over the proposed Capital Gains Tax changes that the Canada Revenue Agency is treating as law, even though it hasn't received royal assent. -Saskatchewan cattle prices were mixed last week. -The Yorkton Branch of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is hosting an event for farmers next month.
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada needs to be more self-sufficient as the country continues to face the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. -Meanwhile south of the border, the U.S. has begun the process of deporting illegal immigrants. The American farming industry relies heavily on migrant workers, and it was brought up during a confirmation hearing for Donald Trump's pick for USDA Secretary. -Farm Credit Canada is expecting demand for farm equipment this year to slow. -A mining operation in Kazakhstan that Cameco is involved with has resumed.
On the post-Western Canadian Crop Production Show edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Plenty more to cover from the Western Canadian Crop Production Show. Chuck Penner answers the question of what crops could be affected by possible U.S. tariffs. The NuFarm Information Theatre was busy over the three day event. -Adam Pukalo from Ventum Financial joins the show to talk about canola and wheat prices. -Fertilizer supply is beginning to tighten up, as spring seeding draws nearer, says a senior manager of market research for Nutrien.
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Western Canadian Crop Production Show is one day away. Ag Manager for Prairieland Park in Saskatoon Leigh Ann Hurlburt gives a preview of the event. -Justin Trudeau's resignation, a pulse plant ceasing operations, and a trade dispute between the U.S. and Mexico were talking points on the latest SaskAgToday.com Roundtable. -The USDA released its January WASDE Report and it was bullish on one commodity.
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Crop Production Show is right around the corner and we'll hear from Leigh Ann Hurlburt about how preparations are going and what's featured at the three-day show. -The CME Group plans to introduce a new wheat contract. Adam Pukalo from Ventum Financial offers thoughts on that as well as on canola and wheat futures. -Reaction from the Canada Grains Council on a recent CUSMA ruling that Mexico can't implement a ban on GM Corn imports. -We'll hear weather predictions from two individuals: one, a weather meteorologist and the other, a man who makes weather predictions using a pig spleen.
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is preparing for the short-term following Justin Trudeau's resignation and getting closer to Donald Trump being sworn in as U.S. President. -Drew Lerner from World Weather Inc says there are a few reasons for optimism in the weather this year. -Research is being done to address root rot in pulse crops.
On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Presidents of the Canada Grains Council and the Canadian Cattle Association chimed in on Justin Trudeau's resignation announcement from Monday. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com will share his observations from the 2025 Crop Planning Guide -- the online version was released today. -A book about "What a Farmer Wants You to Know About Food” is available now.
On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -While waiting for Saskatchewan Agriculture to release the 2025 Crop Planning Guide, Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com looked at a cost of crop production analysis done by Manitoba Agriculture. -APAS President Bill Prybylski has a few things to look forward to in 2025; he also reflected on 2024. -John Deere introduced a line of autonomous ag, construction, and commercial landscaping equipment at a show in Las Vegas. -Alberta Crop Specialist Harry Brook talked about growing conditions from last year.
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Justin Trudeau announced he will be resigning as Liberal Party Leader and Prime Minister once his replacement has been chosen. We'll have reaction from the President of APAS, Bill Prybylski. -A recap of the latest SaskAgToday.com Roundtable with Kevin Hursh. -A look at how much bison trade Canada does with other countries with Robert Johnson, the Vice-President of the Canadian Bison Association. -Reducing methane production is the goal of a multi-year study that will be done on the Prairies.
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Commodity prices aren't sure where to trend three days into the new year. We talk canola and wheat futures with Adam Pukalo of Ventum Financial. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com looks at the crop price trends from last year ahead of the release of the 2025 Crop Planning Guide. -Environment Canada released weather statistics for the month of December, showing another tale of two extremes. -We continue to highlight the Bison industry with Vice-President of the Canadian Bison Association Robert Johnson.
Special Guest Dave Thomas (620 CKRM, voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders) joins to discuss his time growing up in Saskatchewan, his development as a broadcaster, how he came to be the radio voice of the Roughriders, reflections on the 2024 season, and intriguing moves by some CFL teams changing up their quarterback room. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; recorded December 17, 2024).
On the first SaskAgToday of 2025 with Ryan Young: -There is plenty to look forward to in 2025, says Provincial Ag Minister Daryl Harrison and the CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association Grant McLellan. -The Canadian Bison Association continues to raise awareness about everything bison.
On the New Year's Eve edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -We continue to chat about this year with Grant McLellan of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association. -We'll also hear from long-time market analyst Errol Anderson. -Acting SARM President Bill Huber starts to look ahead to 2025 as we're in the last day of 2024. -Sylvain Charlebois with Dalhousie University highlights one of the top 10 food and agriculture stories of 2024 they compiled.
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The final SaskAgToday.com Roundtable of the year is out. Kevin Hursh has a few things he's going to watch in 2025 as well as gave his thoughts on a few news items from last week. -We continue our look back at 2024 with Acting President of SARM Bill Huber and CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association Grant McLellan. -The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture has released the herbicide carryover maps for pre-seed, early in crop and late season crop applications.
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -We continue to reflect on the year that was 2024. We wrap-up our year-end chat with Provincial Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison. Acting President of SARM Bill Huber summarized this year as one of change for the organization. -A research project into dealing with kochia yielded some promising results. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com interviewed Maryse Bourgault with the Western Grains Research Foundation about an ongoing study of cover crops and whether they're effective.
On the Christmas Eve edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -We continue to look back on 2024 with Provincial Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison. Today, we cover labour disruptions and the future of trade relations with the U.S. -Phil Spevak will also review 2024 from a weather perspective for Saskatchewan. -A livestock feed extension specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture says there are things to consider during the winter feed season. -We'll wrap up a feature highlighting the challenges faced this year by the beekeeping industry.
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -We look back at 2024 from the perspective of Provincial Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison. Throughout the short week, we'll be highlighting different items that made headlines in Saskatchewan Agriculture and today it's the Minister's time at Agribition. -A trade dispute between the U.S. and Mexico ruled in America's favour. -We'll recap the latest SaskAgToday.com Roundtable with Chief Agricultural Editor Kevin Hursh.
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -What canola and wheat futures gained last week was lost this week. Adam Pukalo from Ventum Financial dives into the numbers. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com says the price forecast for canola has dropped again. -Conservation officers from Fort Qu'Appelle are investigating a case of a whitetail deer being shot and left to waste.
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association says its available to help the CFIA with its ongoing investigation into a positive case of Bovine TB in a cow. -Multiple farm groups are pushing back against the federal government's Sustainable Agriculture Strategy. -An outlook of the wheat market was provided by Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research.
On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Canadian Food Inspection Agency began an investigation into a positive case of Bovine TB found in a Saskatchewan cow. -The Senate and House of Commons have adjourned for the holidays. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com spoke with Tom Wolfe about drone use in Canada. -We'll hear more from Alberta beekeeper Michael Paradis regarding challenges facing the industry.
On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com spoke with the Executive Director of Canfax to review the cattle market that was in 2024. Hursh will also give his thoughts on a recent report from the Water Security Agency regarding conditions at freeze-up. -Saskatchewan cattle prices were down this week, breaking a weeks long streak of rising prices. -The Canadian Bee Industry is facing hard times.
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Operations at Canada Post are set to resume Tuesday, and the Acting President of SARM Bill Huber provides his thoughts on it. -The SaskAgToday.com Roundtable is now available, and Kevin Hursh weighed in on a number of topics covered last week. -We'll hear more from Chuck Penner from LeftField Commodity Research as he spoke at the Sask Canary Seed AGM.
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -It's all about the markets as we'll hear from a trio of analysts. One who was attending the Sask Canary Seed Annual General Meeting, another from this week's Agronomy Update in Saskatoon, and from Adam Pukalo with Ventum Financial about canola and wheat futures. -And Farm Credit Canada announced funding for 4-H Club across Canada, including 34 clubs in the province.
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com is at the Agronomy Update in Saskatoon where a funding announcement was made. -The Grain Growers of Canada has a new executive team. -Saskatchewan pork producers gathered this week for the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board's AGM in Swift Current.
On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Bank of Canada's key interest rate has dropped again. Ventum Financial's Adam Pukalo joins us for reaction. -Senators debated Bill C-282 as it approaches third and final reading. -The USDA pegged Canadian canola production lower than previous estimates.
On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is hosting livestock information meetings in Delisle tonight and in Beechy tomorrow. -Cattle prices continued its positive upswing as we'll take a look at the Cattle Market Update from Canfax. -Optimism among pork producers as 2025 is right around the corner.
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -We'll get caught up on the latest SaskAgToday.com Roundtable with Kevin Hursh. -Canada and Indonesia signed a bi-lateral trade deal. -Lisa Guenther with the Canadian Cattlemen's Magazine joins the show to talk about a documentary she is involved with. -An organization called Ag for Life is looking for volunteers.
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Adam Pukalo from Ventum Financial talks canola and wheat prices and how much the Stats Canada crop production estimates report played a role in the markets' movement. -A made-in-Saskatchewan cloud-based app that helps agronomists and farmers won big at a recent tech event. -Federal Ag Minister Lawrence MacAulay defended the Liberal Government's changes to the Capital Gains Tax, made earlier this year. -Environment Canada released weather stats for the month of November, showing a stark contrast between the first and second half of the month.
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -We'll hear from Kevin Hursh who got reaction to the Provincial Auditor's report on the Farmland Security Board as well as a report on Stats Canada's latest crop production numbers. -The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan has a new President. -We'll wrap up our top 10 of variables facing Canadian Agriculture in 2025. Today is number three to one.
On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Part of the Provincial Auditor's report focused on the Farmland Security Board. It says there is some things that need to be improved on, but the Provincial Agriculture Minister has a different opinion on the matter. -NDP Leader Carla Beck attended the APAS Annual General Meeting where she talked about trade and rebuilding trust between the party and farmers. -Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay made a cameo appearance before the Commons Ag Committee.
On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -CEO of Agribition Shaun Kindopp talked about the kids who were at the event and gave a shout-out to the volunteers who helped out last week. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com has a report on advice shared to producers at Agribition. -Cattle prices are up due to low supply and high demand, according to the latest Cattle Market Update.
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -We'll start our look back at this year's Canadian Western Agribition, leading up to hopefully some final numbers that will be shared. We'll hear from Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com as well as the president of Agribition Michael Latimer regarding Beef Supreme and international delegates. -Ken Ball from Ventum Financial will join us to discuss the canola market which has been through a lot this year.
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young from Canadian Western Agribition: -Day 5 of the event features the winners of the Animal AgTech Awards - FarmSimple and Smart Paddock. -Ryan spoke with Milton Scott of Airdrie, Alberta, the winner of the Sheep Dog Competitions at Agribition. -A follow-up with Chad Ross of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association who was in a roundtable meeting with Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay this week at Agribition.
On Thursday's SaskAgToday with Ryan Young from Canadian Western Agribition: -Day 4 of Agribition. Joining the program are Abbey Harty, the newly crowned Miss Rodeo Agribition 2025, Bryce Camm, the Chairman of Beef Australia about the Aussie Cattle industry, and Robert Johnson with the Canadian Bison Association about Bison Day earlier this week. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com has a report on the crop pest map recently released by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. -An update on the Purely Canada claim situation. -One Senator is against Bill C-282 and had a rather blunt reason why he's opposed to it.
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday from Canadian Western Agribition: -It's Day 1 of CWA from REAL District in Regina. We tee up who is here and what's going to be featured at the event. -Saskatchewan Roughriders Head Coach Corey Mace burned the brand to officially kick off Agribition. -AGT Foods sold its bulk handling infrastructure and short-line subsidiaries to GCM Grosvenor, an American asset management firm.
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Adam Pukalo joins the show to talk about canola and wheat prices. -Federal Ag Minister Lawrence MacAulay was in China recently. -The leader of the Bloc Quebecois is urging Senators to pass Bill C-282. -We're getting closer to Canadian Western Agribition.
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -SARM members voted on numerous resolutions. Some were approved and some weren't. -Another update on Bill C-282. -International visitors was highlighted in the latest Agribition preview with Shaun Kindopp.
On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities' mid-term convention is on in Saskatoon. -More from the head of Agribition Shaun Kindopp about next week's show. -An election to fill a few spots on the SaskOilseeds Board of Directors is underway.
On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities has a mid-term convention this week in Saskatoon. We preview the event with Acting President Bill Huber. -CEO of Agribition Shaun Kindopp will tell us what to expect at the show next week. -Cattle prices in the province were mostly up, says the weekly Cattle Market Update.
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Job action at Canada Post is underway, which has more of an affect on rural areas compared to urban. Acting President of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities Bill Huber shared his thoughts on the matter. -We'll get you caught up on what was discussed on the SaskAgToday.com Roundtable. -We begin a preview of this year's Canadian Western Agribition with CEO Shaun Kindopp.