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620CKRM and Harvard Media continue to be “The Voice” of Agriculture in Saskatchewan, with timely relevant stories and interviews Stay up to date with the latest news, innovations and market prices on line and on the air.

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Regina, SK

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620CKRM and Harvard Media continue to be “The Voice” of Agriculture in Saskatchewan, with timely relevant stories and interviews Stay up to date with the latest news, innovations and market prices on line and on the air.

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@620ckrm

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English


Episodes

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Gowan Canada for Thursday, March 28th, 2024

3/28/2024
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Canola and wheat futures were down this week. -Cattle producers are encouraged to participate in a BCRC survey. -Chief Agricultural Editor of SaskAgToday.com Kevin Hursh reports on why producers should consider apply for the Livestock Price Insurance Program, even though cattle prices are strong. -Alberta Premier Danielle Smith spoke before a House of Commons Committee on the carbon tax ahead of the scheduled April 1st increase.

Duration:00:28:53

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Gowan Canada for Wednesday, March 27th, 2024

3/27/2024
On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Pulse Canada wants chickpea producers to participate in a survey, open until Sunday. -Canadian Grain Commission revoked the licenses of Zeghers Canada. Kevin Hursh with SaskAgToday.com has more on that. -An engaging Question & Answer session during the Canadian Grain Act Review Summit in Saskatoon.

Duration:00:31:18

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Gowan Canada for Tuesday, March 26th, 2024

3/26/2024
On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Good news for farmers who applied or are considering applying for the Advance Payments Program. -A Grain Act Review Summit is underway in Saskatoon. -We'll feature a farm business management firm based in Western Canada.

Duration:00:31:13

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Gowan Canada for Monday, March 25th, 2024

3/25/2024
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -An agri-climate specialist says rain over the next 3 months will be vital for cropland soil moisture. -Over $20-million invested in 13 wheat research projects across the Prairies.

Duration:00:30:25

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Gowan Canada for Friday, March 22nd, 2024

3/22/2024
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday w/ Ryan Young: -Adam Pukalo from P.I. Financial says canola & wheat futures did well this week. -MP's in Ottawa exchanged verbal jabs before voting on a non-confidence motion over the carbon tax.

Duration:00:30:47

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Gowan Canada for Thursday, March 21st, 2024

3/21/2024
-APAS and SARM had time to process the provincial budget and weighed in on what the budget means for their members. -Kevin Hursh with SaskAgToday.com has a report on Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada's Crop Price Projections. -We'll have more from a webinar hosted by the Canola Council of Canada.

Duration:00:29:17

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Gowan Canada for Wednesday, March 20th, 2024

3/20/2024
On Wednesday's edition of Sask Ag Today w/ Ryan Young: -A recap of previous agriculture-related announcements prior to the release of the 2024-25 Budget. -Kevin Hursh with SaskAgToday.com reports on the railways struggling with performance over the last few weeks. -A resolution to have SARM lobby the provincial government to expand project criteria under a road infrastructure program was passed.

Duration:00:28:38

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Gowan Canada for Tuesday, March 19th, 2024

3/19/2024
On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday w/ Ryan Young: -The provincial budget is set to be released tomorrow, but it may be a quiet day for the ag sector. -Cattle prices were positive again last week, according to the Cattle Market Update. -Additional reaction to the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Expansion Project.

Duration:00:29:45

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Gowan Canada for Monday, March 18th, 2024

3/18/2024
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday w/ Ryan Young: -SARM President Ray Orb recapped last week's Convention & Trade Show in Regina. -Chief Agricultural Editor of SaskAgToday.com Kevin Hursh commented on a few things from Friday's Roundtable. He also has a report on fertilizer prices, which are expected to rise ahead of seeding.

Duration:00:29:30

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Gowan Canada for Friday, March 15th, 2024

3/15/2024
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Premier Scott Moe announced at the SARM Convention the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project is going ahead, and SARM President Ray Orb reacted positively to the news. -Canola futures did well this week but it was different for wheat futures.

Duration:00:31:15

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Gowan Canada for Thursday, March 14th, 2024

3/14/2024
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday w/ Ryan Young: -SARM President Ray Orb chimed in on a few topics, from rural healthcare, to funding for bridges and culverts. -Sask NDP Leader Carla Beck & Conservative MP Jeremy Patzer addressed delegates at the SARM Convention.

Duration:00:30:59

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young for Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

3/13/2024
On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The annual SARM Convention & Trade Show is on here in Regina. SARM President Ray Orb previewed the 3-day event, and municipal & provincial government officials spoke to delegates on Day 1. -Product of US Labeling rules has the attention of the Canadian Cattle Association.

Duration:00:31:34

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young for Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

3/12/2024
On Tuesday's episode of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The SARM Convention is around the corner, and President Ray Orb provided a bit of a preview of the event to be held in Regina's REAL District. -The Sask Water Security Agency released its Spring Runoff Forecast for 2024. -The provincial government announced a funding renewal for the Global Institute for Food Security at the University of Saskatchewan. -A limited Cattle Market Update with Emily Taylor from the Ministry of Agriculture.

Duration:00:30:47

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young for Monday, March 11th, 2024

3/11/2024
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday w/ Ryan Young: -Stats Canada released results of its seeding intentions survey. Kevin Hursh with SaskAgToday.com provided reaction to the survey. -Adam Pukalo from P.I. Financial talked about what he saw in the USDA Report released on Friday. -It was warmer than normal in February, but the month had a bit more precipitation. -This week is Ag Safety Week in Saskatchewan.

Duration:00:30:41

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Gowan Canada, for Friday, March 8th, 2024

3/8/2024
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -We're highlighting two women within the Ag sector as part of International Women's Day today. -Adam Pukalo with P.I. Financial looked at the latest performance of canola & wheat futures this week. -It is Saskatchewan's turn for another herbicide weed resistance survey.

Duration:00:29:29

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Gowan Canada for Thursday, March 7th, 2024

3/7/2024
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday w/ Ryan Young: -Ag in the classroom Saskatchewan is heavily involved with Ag Literacy Month. We'll hear more from Executive Director Sara Shymko. -Provincial Agriculture Minister David Marit commented on the increased exports to India last year. -An APAS Director for District 6 talked about grain contracts and how he feels there needs to be a standard agreement that offers "fair, equitable and clear, easy to understand penalties". Some farmers during the 2021 drought had to pay penalties for not growing enough crop to fill the contract, making them more hesitant to sign a deal in subsequent years.

Duration:00:31:11

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Gowan Canada for Wednesday, March 6th, 2024

3/6/2024
On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday: -Cattle prices in Saskatchewan were up again last week. -APAS President Ian Boxall recapped his experience at the recent Canadian Federation of Agriculture Annual General Meeting. -Saskatchewan's 2023 Agri-Food Exports to India were up 71 percent year-over-year. -The head of the Canadian Grain Commission said he intends to retire at the end of April.

Duration:00:28:31

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Gowan Canada for Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

3/5/2024
On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday: -It's all about the 2024 Crop Insurance Program, as Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced details of this year's program from the head office in Melville. We'll also have reaction from Kevin Hursh with SaskAgToday.com and the head of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association. -Also, Ian Boxall, the president of APAS, talked about an ongoing survey the organization is conducting.

Duration:00:30:21

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Gowan Canada for Monday, March 4th, 2024

3/4/2024
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday: -It was all about the weather as we'll hear from Chief Agricultural Editor of SaskAgToday.com Kevin Hursh, past Chair of SaskWheat Brett Halstead, and president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Garner Deobald on the snowfall from this past weekend. -We also spoke to Justin Shelley with Environment Canada for preliminary numbers and whether there is another storm in store before spring arrives.

Duration:00:28:36

Sask Ag Today (CKRM) with Ryan Young, presented by Gowan Canada for Friday, March 1st, 2024

3/1/2024
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday: -The calendar switched to March, which means new canola and wheat contracts. Adam Pukalo from P.I. Financial breaks down how they did this week. -The Wheat Growers held a virtual AGM earlier this week. -An update on Bill C-355, a private member's bill to ban the practice of shipping live horses via air to foreign countries for slaughter.

Duration:00:30:35