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Coordinator of LPI Program Jodie Griffin shares the latest program details with Kevin Hursh

Coordinator of LPI Program Jodie Griffin shares the latest program details with Kevin Hursh

Ryan YoungFeb 26, 20251 min read

The Livestock Price Insurance Program is currently offering Saskatchewan cow-calf producers the highest coverage that’s ever been available. The program provides a floor for fall calf prices. Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday talked with Jodie Griffin, Coordinator for the Livestock Price Insurance Program:

CEO of United Farmer’s of Alberta Cooperative Fred Thun on expanding to the GTH

CEO of United Farmer’s of Alberta Cooperative Fred Thun on expanding to the GTH

Ryan YoungFeb 24, 20251 min read

The United Farmer’s of Alberta Cooperative continue to expand in Saskatchewan, with work underway to establish a petroleum cardlock location at Regina’s Global Transportation Hub. CEO of the UFA Fred Thun talks about why they chose that particular location and…

New SARM Executive Director Laurel Feltin talks about her new role

New SARM Executive Director Laurel Feltin talks about her new role

Ryan YoungFeb 14, 20251 min read

Laurel Feltin talked to 620 CKRM Ag News Director Ryan Young about becoming the first woman in the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities’ history to hold the role of Executive Director. She shared what her plans are for her first…

Todd Lewis shares his reaction to being appointed Senator and what it means to him

Todd Lewis shares his reaction to being appointed Senator and what it means to him

Ryan YoungFeb 14, 20251 min read

Todd Lewis’ career path has now taken him to the Canadian Senate. Lewis, currently the First Vice-President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and former President of the Agricultural Producers’ Association of Saskatchewan, was one of three new Senate appointees.…

Canadian and American flags waving under a cloudy sky in Harbor Beach, MI.

Tariff Talk with Lisa Guenther of the Canadian Cattlemen’s & Country Guide Magazines

Ryan YoungFeb 14, 20251 min read

Everyone has been talking about the U.S.-Canada-Mexico tariff situation. 620 CKRM Ag News Director Ryan Young caught up with the Senior Editor of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Magazine and Country Guide Magazine Lisa Guenther. She says one of her colleagues were…

President of the Canadian Cattle Association Nathan Phinney says business as usual following Trudeau resignation

President of the Canadian Cattle Association Nathan Phinney says business as usual following Trudeau resignation

Ryan YoungJan 9, 20251 min read

Nathan Phinney, President of the Canadian Cattle Association, says work remains the same following the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In an interview with SaskAgToday, Phinney says they’re focused on relationships with the United States, especially with the looming…

CFA President Keith Currie on next steps following Justin Trudeau’s resignation

CFA President Keith Currie on next steps following Justin Trudeau’s resignation

Ryan YoungJan 9, 20251 min read

Following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Monday, preparations are being made for what’s next in the weeks and months ahead. President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture Keith Currie explains what they’re doing for the short-term and provides…

Canfax Executive Director Brenna Grant on cattle prices in 2024

Canfax Executive Director Brenna Grant on cattle prices in 2024

Ryan YoungDec 17, 20241 min read

Cattle producers have been enjoying high prices for cows throughout 2024. Kevin Hursh, the Chief Agricultural Editor of SaskAgToday.com, spoke with Brenna Grant, the Executive Director of Canfax, about how prices rose this year with a focus on young bred…

Succession planning the theme of latest chat with Lisa Guenther

Succession planning the theme of latest chat with Lisa Guenther

Ryan YoungNov 14, 20241 min read

Succession planning is a big deal in agriculture and it can be a messy ordeal. But that isn’t always the case as Lisa Guenther, Senior Editor of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Magazine, highlighted in the latest conversation with 620 CKRM AgriNews…

FCC’s Carla Warnyca on 2024 AgriSpirit Fund and its recipients

FCC’s Carla Warnyca on 2024 AgriSpirit Fund and its recipients

Ryan YoungNov 12, 20241 min read

Farm Credit Canada’s AgriSpirit Fund provided support for 82 community projects across Canada this year, including 17 in Saskatchewan. The Fund supports projects that “enrich the lives of residents in cities, towns or Indigenous communities with fewer than 150,000 people”…