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Do More Ag Executive Director Megz Reynolds on the purpose of Community Fund, application window is open

Do More Ag Executive Director Megz Reynolds on the purpose of Community Fund, application window is open

Ryan YoungFeb 2, 20241 min read

The Executive Director of Do More Ag, Megz Reynolds, explains what the Community Fund is all about, some additions to the Fund this year, and how to apply.

My Precision Ag on what to consider when retrofitting older farming equipment

My Precision Ag on what to consider when retrofitting older farming equipment

Ryan YoungJan 26, 20241 min read

Many older models of farm equipment can be retrofitted with new technology, specifically technology that allows variable rates. At this month’s Ag Days in Brandon, one of the presenters was Matt Yanick, the president of My Precision Ag based out…

CCA President Nathan Phinney on U.K. halting trade talks with Canada

CCA President Nathan Phinney on U.K. halting trade talks with Canada

Ryan YoungJan 26, 20241 min read

Nathan Phinney, President of the Canadian Cattle Association, reacts to the United Kingdom halting trade talks with Canada. He said while disappointing, he’s not surprised with the move.

EXCLUSIVE: Canada’s High Commissioner Ralph Goodale on U.K. suspending bi-lateral trade negotiations with Canada

EXCLUSIVE: Canada’s High Commissioner Ralph Goodale on U.K. suspending bi-lateral trade negotiations with Canada

Ryan YoungJan 26, 20241 min read

In an exclusive interview with SaskAgToday, Canada’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Ralph Goodale talks about the U.K. halting trade talks with Canada and how that could be a bad move for the British. Part 1: Part 2:

Andy Paszton, a.k.a “Andy Clean”, on his social media journey from posting for fun to creating a brand

Andy Paszton, a.k.a “Andy Clean”, on his social media journey from posting for fun to creating a brand

Ryan YoungJan 19, 20241 min read

Andy Paszton, a farmer from Tillsonburg, Ontario was one of the panelists at an Ag Days session dealing with social media and agriculture.  Paszton goes by the Twitter handle Andy Clean because his social media posts resulted in the launch…

A straight-forward invention for a simple purpose on display during Western Canadian Crop Production Show

A straight-forward invention for a simple purpose on display during Western Canadian Crop Production Show

Ryan YoungJan 12, 20241 min read

Amid all the high tech equipment and products at the Crop Production Show is one booth featuring a straight forward farmer invention. Kevin Hursh from SaskAgToday.com spoke with Doug Stoll, a retired farmer from Delisle who has developed a product…

Amalgamation of two Crop Development Commissions approved

Amalgamation of two Crop Development Commissions approved

Ryan YoungJan 12, 20241 min read

At Tuesday’s AGM’s, both SaskCanola and Sask Flax approved the amalgamation of the two crop commissions.  SaskAgToday.com’s chief agricultural editor Kevin Hursh talked with Greg Sundquist, the chair of SaskFlax:

Farm groups react to amendment to Bill C-234

Farm groups react to amendment to Bill C-234

Ryan YoungDec 7, 20231 min read

The heads of two cattle groups reacted to Senators voted for an amendment to Bill C-234, which removes the carbon tax exemption for natural gas and propane used to heat and cool barns and other farm buildings. Grant McLellan (CEO…

CWA CEO Shaun Kindopp on attendance record set at 2023 show

CWA CEO Shaun Kindopp on attendance record set at 2023 show

Ryan YoungDec 7, 20231 min read

CEO of Canadian Western Agribition Shaun Kindopp talks about the record attendance set at this year’s show, which ran from November 20-25 in Regina.

FCC Senior Economist Leigh Anderson on projected slowdown of new equipment sales in 2024

FCC Senior Economist Leigh Anderson on projected slowdown of new equipment sales in 2024

Ryan YoungDec 5, 20231 min read

Leigh Anderson, a Senior Economist with Farm Credit Canada, goes through some of the details in a report released by FCC, which expects new equipment sales next year to be slow based on several factors.