Sask Ag Today on 620CKRM

On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -While the provincial crop report won't be released for another few weeks, we asked around to see how prepared producers are for the season. We'll hear from Kevin Hursh and Crop Specialists Tyce Masich and Harry Brook. -The International Grains Council released its April Grain Market Report, an overview of global wheat production and consumption.

On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Feeder cattle prices remain high with new records set for steers and heifers. -The Water Security Agency is accepting applications for its Agricultural Water Management Fund. -A researcher at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is leading a team that is searching for possible solutions to control an invasive plant called oxeye daisy.

On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Adam Pukalo with Ventum Financial has the details on the performance of canola and wheat futures during a short week. -Some progress has been made in reducing inter-provincial trade barriers. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com has a report on farmland rental rates examined by Farm Credit Canada. -A preview of a women's ranch camp that will be held in Alberta in June.

On today's program... -- Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Keith Currie speaks on Canada's ongoing tariff issues with China and India. -- Karolina Steinerova of Sask Pork discusses the importance of on-farm emergency response plans, to deal with major emergencies, such as disease outbreaks. -- A former Manitoba Liberal leader discusses Canada's need to seek other markets for our products, and replace American imports with products made in Canada , to protect our country from the effects of the trade war with the U.S..

On today's program... -- We'll hear from SARM President Bill Huber, who feels rural issues have been given short shrift during the federal election campaign. -- Manitoba's Premier has discussed increased trade with European representatives, and appears open to having a second port on Hudson Bay. -- A partner with Polar Pork says, once again, Canada's farmers are taking the hit for federal trade policies that have nothing to do with agriculture.

On today's program... -- Spring seeding is already underway in some parts of southern Saskatchewan. Sask Ag Today.com Chief Agricultural Editor Kevin Hursh has more on that. -- Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency has announced it is starting a full environmental review for the massive Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project. -- Nominations are now open for Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan's 2025 Champion Award. Their executive director, Clinton Monchuk will have the details.

On today's program... -- APAS is applauding the move by CN and CPKC Railways, to get rid of their Railway Carbon Tax Surcharges. We'll hear from APAS President Bill Prybylski on that. -- The Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon has received two model horses for use by veterinary students to practice their foal delivery technique. WCVM dean Dr. Gillian Muir will tell us all about it. -- The Yorkton Exhibition Association held a special event Friday night, honouring local ag producers. Exhibition Association president Lyle Walsh will join us to talk about that.

On today's program... -- Canadian Western Agribition held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday. We'll hear from Agribition President Michael Latimer and CEO Shaun Kindopp. -- Moosomin-area producer Kristjan Hebert was a speaker at this week's Farm, Fuel and Fertilizer Summit in Regina, sharing his thoughts on the future of agriculture. -- A Tisdale company received a grain company license from the Canadian Grain Commission this week.

On today's program... -- The third annual Global Food, Fuel, and Fertilizer Summit wrapped up yesterday in Regina. We'll hear comments from Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO Prabha Ramaswamy. -- The U.S.-Chinese bilateral trade relationship is done for now, with massive tariffs in place on both sides. We'll hear from a U.S.-based geopolitical analyst Peter Zeihan. -- The Canadian bison industry is very reliant on the U.S. market, but increasingly Canadian animals are being processed in this country to serve a growing consumer demand for the meat. Sask Ag Today's Kevin Hursh speaks with Quill Lake-area producer Doug Griller.

On today's program... -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe was talking tariffs and the economy, on the opening day the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Summit yesterday in Regina. Details on that, and reaction from Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck. -- The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is somewhat relieved Canada was not included on the list of countries affected by the U.S. reciprocal tariffs. We'll hear comments from CFA President Keith Currie. -- A local community fundraiser is a Saskatchewan finalist in the Growing Home with BASF Contest.

On today's program: -- It's Day 1 of the Food, Fuel, and Fertilizer Summit in Regina. We'll go over what's featured today and hear comments from Premier Scott Moe, who was there this morning. -- The CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Prabha Ramaswamy talks about an opinion piece she wrote prior to the start of the Summit. -- Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com was at a Bison show and convention in Yorkton last week. He talked to the President of the Saskatchewan Bison Association about what's the biggest challenge facing them this year.

On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The performance of the stock markets over the last several days has been less than desirable. Ventum Financial's Adam Pukalo has some recommendations to get through this turbulent time. -On the campaign trail, trade barriers were the focus of three of the federal party leaders. -A preview of the Food, Fuel, and Fertilizer Summit in Regina.

On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture Keith Currie says while they're relieved Canada was exempt from the U.S. reciprocal tariffs, there is a number of other concerns they have about tariffs in general. -USDA Secretary Brook Rollins addressed American farmers' worries about the latest round of tariffs by the Trump Administration. -A local fundraiser is a finalist in the Growing Home BASF Contest.

On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The U.S. is imposing tariffs on many nations. We'll break down the latest ones that President Donald Trump announced Wednesday afternoon, and have initial reaction from Ventum Financial's Adam Pukalo. -Yorkton is hosting an AgTech Expo, put on by Ag in the Classroom Saskatchewan and Cornerstone Credit Union.

On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -U.S. President Donald Trump is to announce details of tariffs on Canada and the rest of the world Wednesday afternoon. -Alberta Premier Danielle Smith encouraged other premiers to advocate for inter-provincial trade amid trade uncertainty. -APAS is happy that the consumer carbon tax has been eliminated. -The Canadian Canola Growers Association says the Advance Payments Program is off to a fast start.

On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -President of Pulse Canada Greg Cherewyk says he had productive meetings in China recently. The meetings come amid 100 per cent tariffs on canola products and peas, as well as a 25 per cent tariff on seafood and pork. -Feeder cattle prices in Saskatchewan were up again, according to the weekly cattle market update from Canfax. -Farm groups are wondering if changes to AgriStability are worthwhile. -The USDA released its first farmer seeding intentions report of the year.

On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Pulse Canada has one election priority for federal candidates to focus on: trade. We dive into the reasons with President of Pulse Canada Greg Cherewyk. -At the Saskatchewan Ag Summit in Saskatoon: Carlo Dade with the University of Calgary says Canada is falling behind South America regarding transportation infrastructure.

On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The provincial government is making Saskatchewan Carbon Tax free, starting next month. The Premier was asked by reporters whether the decision now will effect the province's finances and future decisions on energy. -Adam Pukalo from Ventum Financial has the details on canola and wheat future price trends for this week. -The long-term impact of tariffs on fertilizer prices was discussed at the Saskatchewan Ag Summit in Saskatoon.

On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Digging deeper into the Saskatchewan Cattle Association's federal election priorities with CEO Christina Betker. -Lisa Guenther with the Canadian Cattlemen's Magazine and Country Guide Magazine says they have a federal election survey up on their respective websites. -This year's winner of the Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmer Award hails from the Wymark area in the southwest.

On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Provincial farm groups are laying out their federal election priorities. We'll highlight those key areas from APAS and the Saskatchewan Cattle Association. -Sticking with the campaign, I reached out to two people who took part in the Elbows Up Roundtable at Canada's Farm Show last week. We talked briefly about the election and how the winner may not be celebrating for long. -APAS President Bill Prybylski gives a preview of tomorrow's Saskatchewan Ag Summit in Saskatoon. -A man from the Arcola area is selling his equipment via live auction, but the focus is on bringing those types of auctions back while giving back to the community.