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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.

Ag-in-Motion Show Director Rob O’Connor on this year’s event, future plans

Ag-in-Motion Show Director Rob O’Connor on this year’s event, future plans

Ryan YoungJul 26, 20231 min read

Here’s the full interview with Rob O’Connor, Show Director of Ag-in-Motion. This year’s 3-day show northwest of Saskatoon set new records for attendance and exhibitors.

AAFC’s Richard Cuthbert on weekend hailstorm

AAFC’s Richard Cuthbert on weekend hailstorm

Ryan YoungJul 26, 20231 min read

Richard Cuthbert, a wheat breeder with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Swift Current, recalled the hailstorm that swept through the area on Saturday, how much came down, and the extend of the damage done to crops.

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit on Ag Minister Meetings in Fredericton, N.B.

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit on Ag Minister Meetings in Fredericton, N.B.

Ryan YoungJul 25, 20231 min read

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit commented on the recent meeting with his federal, provincial, and territorial counterparts. He says they “achieved some outcomes” from the meetings.

APAS President Ian Boxall concerned with Changes to CGC Grain Grading Guide, recaps CFA Summer Board Meeting

APAS President Ian Boxall concerned with Changes to CGC Grain Grading Guide, recaps CFA Summer Board Meeting

Ryan YoungJul 24, 20231 min read

President of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, Ian Boxall shared his concerns with one particular change to the Canadian Grain Commission’s Grain Grading Guide; he was also in Fredericton, New Brunswick for a recent Canadian Federation of Agriculture Summer…

P.I. Financial Commodity Future Advisor Adam Pukalo on canola and wheat futures going up

P.I. Financial Commodity Future Advisor Adam Pukalo on canola and wheat futures going up

Ryan YoungJul 14, 20231 min read

Adam Pukalo with P.I. Financial is back with another look at how the grain markets did this week, noting canola continues its rise since the end of May.

Acting VP of Operations at Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Lorelei Hulston on latest support for livestock producers

Acting VP of Operations at Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Lorelei Hulston on latest support for livestock producers

Ryan YoungJul 14, 20231 min read

Lorelei Hulston, Acting Vice-President of Operations at Saskatchewan Crop Insurance, goes through the latest support for livestock producers facing drought challenges in parts of Saskatchewan.

Farm Credit Canada’s Curtis Grainger, Dairy Farmers of Canada’s David Wiens on Incentive Payment Program

Farm Credit Canada’s Curtis Grainger, Dairy Farmers of Canada’s David Wiens on Incentive Payment Program

Ryan YoungJul 14, 20231 min read

Curtis Grainger, Director of Lending Products and Sustainability Programs with Farm Credit Canada, and David Wiens, President of the Dairy Farmers of Canada, talk about their collaboration on the Sustainability Incentive Program for dairy farmers, to be available this fall.…

Assistant GM of Young’s Equipment, Co-Founder & COO of AgvisorPRO on visorPRO AI system launch

Assistant GM of Young’s Equipment, Co-Founder & COO of AgvisorPRO on visorPRO AI system launch

Ryan YoungJul 14, 20231 min read

A partnership between Young’s Equipment and AgvisorPRO has led to the eventual launch of an AI system called visorPRO AI, to help customer service deal with FAQ’s. Sean Young, the Assistant GM of Young’s Equipment, and Patrick Walther, COO and…

P.I. Financial’s Adam Pukalo on canola, wheat futures this week

P.I. Financial’s Adam Pukalo on canola, wheat futures this week

Ryan YoungJul 7, 20231 min read

Future Commodity Advisor with P.I. Financial Adam Pukalo says canola and wheat futures were up, and provided a key item to watch for next week.