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Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s CEO Grant McLellan talks townhall meeting set up in Central Butte
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
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
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Chair of SaskWheat Brett Halstead reacted to the Canadian Grain Commission repealed its decision to harmonize test weight standards for five different classes of wheat, following concerns raised by stakeholders.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
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
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
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
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 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
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…