Sask Ag Today on 620CKRM

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.