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President of Kelvington Agricultural Society Greg Mottram on this year’s fair, organization turning 100

President of Kelvington Agricultural Society Greg Mottram on this year’s fair, organization turning 100

Ryan YoungAug 11, 20231 min read

The president of the Kelvington Agricultural Society Greg Mottram spoke about the success of this year’s fair, and the organization celebrating its centennial.

SCA CEO Grant McLellan on Central Butte Townhall meeting

SCA CEO Grant McLellan on Central Butte Townhall meeting

Ryan YoungAug 11, 20231 min read

In a follow-up interview, CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Grant McLellan recaps the 5th townhall meeting hosted by his organization, taking place in Central Butte.

Grain Fox Chief Market Analyst Neil Townsend on Durum Prices

Grain Fox Chief Market Analyst Neil Townsend on Durum Prices

Ryan YoungAug 10, 20231 min read

Below is an interview with Neil Townsend, Chief Market Analyst with Grain Fox. He comments on durum wheat prices and whether we’ll see an increase to 2021 levels, where they were up to approximately 20 dollars a bushel.

Crops Extension Specialist MacKenzie Hladun on harvest beginning in Saskatchewan

Crops Extension Specialist MacKenzie Hladun on harvest beginning in Saskatchewan

Ryan YoungAug 10, 20231 min read

MacKenzie Hladun, a Crops Extension Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, broke down this week’s crop report, which indicates 4 percent of the crop has been harvested.

Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s CEO Grant McLellan talks townhall meeting set up in Central Butte

Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s CEO Grant McLellan talks townhall meeting set up in Central Butte

Ryan YoungAug 9, 20231 min read

Grant McLellan, CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association, previewed today’s (Wed) townhall meeting in the community of Central Butte, the 5th meeting organized in the last few weeks about drought and supports available to affected producers.

Angela Bedard-Hahn on soil map website, sksis.ca

Angela Bedard-Hahn on soil map website, sksis.ca

Ryan YoungAug 8, 20231 min read

Soil Scientist and Dean of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan, Angela Bedard-Hahn, spoke with Chief Agricultural Editor of SaskAgToday.com Kevin Hursh about a website dedicated to displaying information on every piece of land in…

President of Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities Ray Orb on drought conditions and how to address them

President of Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities Ray Orb on drought conditions and how to address them

Ryan YoungAug 4, 20231 min read

Ray Orb, President of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, discussed attending townhall meetings in drought-affected areas of the province, his conversations with R.M.s and elected officials, and how to go about addressing the issue. Part 1: Part 2:

Chair of SaskWheat Brett Halstead on CGC repealing harmonization of test weight standards

Chair of SaskWheat Brett Halstead on CGC repealing harmonization of test weight standards

Ryan YoungJul 28, 20231 min read

Chair of SaskWheat Brett Halstead reacted to the Canadian Grain Commission repealed its decision to harmonize test weight standards for five different classes of wheat, following concerns raised by stakeholders.

Agronomist, farmer Troy LaForge on the benefits of stripper headers on combines

Agronomist, farmer Troy LaForge on the benefits of stripper headers on combines

Ryan YoungJul 27, 20231 min read

In conversation with Chief Agricultural Editor of SaskAgToday.com Kevin Hursh, Agronomist Troy LaForge believes the use of stripper headers has many advantages, especially in areas of drought.

Crops Extension Specialist on currents state of crops in Southwest Saskatchewan

Crops Extension Specialist on currents state of crops in Southwest Saskatchewan

Ryan YoungJul 27, 20231 min read

Below is an interview with Shannon Chant, a Crops Extension Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, based in Swift Current. She provides her perspective on crops in the southwest and how the weather has affected them.