Sask Ag Today on 620CKRM

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 Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young & Doug Falconer from Canadian Western Agribition: -Three contestants of the second Miss Rodeo Agribition spoke to reporters prior to the crowning of the winner at Wednesday night's Maple Finals Rodeo. -Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay talked trade with the media at Agribition - about China and the U.S. -Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark was a featured speaker at the Grain Expo and commented on President-Elect Donald Trump's tariff threat to Canada.