Sask Ag Today on 620CKRM

On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Following canola and wheat prices with Ventum Financial's David Derwin, and more.

United States President Donald Trump targets Saskatchewan's most iconic export, threatening to buy Belarusian "blood potash" instead of Canadian fertilizer. Business commentator Paul Martin breaks down why the logistics of the threat don't add up. We also look at how regional energy investors are navigating the volatility, and why a new economic forecast says Manitoba is better insulated than its...

On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal to buy potash from Belarus is in the works, and more.

We check in with everyday citizens and agricultural producers to get their take on pivoting toward the European Union, break down the mounting political pressure on prairie premiers, and hear how the dispute is impacting local farmers during harvest.

On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: A pair of farmers say harvest has been tough so far, a follow up on last month's Open Farm Days, and more.

We look at the growing threat of capital flight in Alberta, and hear extensively from Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on why energy security and domestic investment will see the province through the trade war.

On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Saskatchewan's harvest is now 32 per cent complete, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney pitches a massive strategic alliance to the European Parliament, sparking an immediate threat of retaliation from United States President Donald Trump. We also look at the Bank of Canada's stark economic warning, a steelworker strike in Manitoba, and the brewing political fight over American alcohol on Saskatchewan store shelves.

On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Farm income impacted by rising input expenses and wet weather, a chat with the latest 620 CKRM Country Cookout winners, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney pitches Canada as a safe harbour for global capital at the Canada Investment Summit. We break down billions of dollars in new prairie investments, explore the mounting anxiety in American border states, and hear how Regina's Rebellion Brewing is successfully pivoting its supply chain away from the United States.

On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Same story, different day as producers pick their spots to keep harvest going, and more.

On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: How farmers have dealt with rain and how its been affecting harvest operations; a new CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattle Association, and more.

We look at the latest inflation numbers across the region and how a surging Liberal party is navigating potential new negotiations. We also examine the massive 52-billion-dollar tech investment coming to Saskatchewan, and hear from Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski and former cabinet minister Ralph Goodale on why energy remains the ultimate cross-border bargaining chip.

We examine how new border surtaxes are being collected, track Alberta's international investment push in Toronto, and speak with Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski about the fallout in North Dakota.

On today's program... - Saskatchewan honey producers warn that newly imposed U.S. tariffs could cause a ripple effect within the industry, even for operations that don't export to the American market. We'll be joined by Sasha Howland, of Howland's Honey, who'll speak on that. - The Bank of Canada’s trend setting interest rate has remained steady at 2.25 per cent since November of last year. Howeve...

University of Saskatchewan experts Keith Willoughby and Martin Gaal analyze provincial trade exposure and the political stalemate keeping both sides from the bargaining table. We also hear from Supreme Steel and Opposition Leader Carla Beck on the battle for domestic contracts as cross-border steel shipments drop to zero.

On today's program... - Six Saskatchewan companies are receiving a combined 5.3 million dollars in federal funding to help respond to tariffs and expand their operations. Among those comanies, is Degelman Industries. We'll hear comments from Degelman President and CEO Blair Flavel. - The latest Saskatchewan crop report has been released. Samantha Marcino, a crops extension specialist with the prov...

We hear from local heavy equipment dealers in Emerald Park who are bracing for supply chain disruptions and widespread inflation, and report on why municipalities across Alberta are warning that rising infrastructure costs could mean higher property taxes or reduced local services.

On today's program... - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre spent the Labour Day weekend in Regina. We'll hear comments from the opposition leader, along with Saskatchewan M.P.s Andrew Scheer and Steven Bonk, on the ongoing trade dispute, as well as the government's plan to close the Indian head and Scott research farms. - Storms in mid-to-late August caused severe damage to ripe crops across the...

Washington ramps up retaliation with five new executive orders targeting Canadian exports, prompting fresh reaction from Premier Scott Moe. We also head to Regina for reaction from manufacturing leaders and federal officials, and hear former cabinet minister Ralph Goodale explain why Canada must stand its ground against American economic pressure.

On today's program... - We'll recap Friday's SaskAgToday Roundtable, with chief agricultural editor Kevin Hursh touching on a number of topics, including harvest progress, canola and wheat prices, and federal money to combat African Swine Fever - Saskatchewan's pest specialists, Dr. James Tansey, speaks on the growing number of pea aphids in the province -- And Agri-Food Economic Systems research...

Canada's multi-billion-dollar retaliatory tariffs officially take effect, marking the latest in a trade dispute dating back to early 2025. We hear from a Saskatchewan honey producer, federal Conservative leader Pierre Loilievre, and how the dispute is impacting the RCMP.

On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: A federal funding announcement for the pork industry, a chat with the latest winner of the 620 CKRM Country Cookout, and more.

In today’s episode of Trade Dispute: Impact On The Prairies, Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski discusses municipal resilience and the power of buying Canadian. We also examine cross-border diplomacy at a Midwestern state summit, and hear from Alberta Premier Danielle and veteran broadcaster Lorne Harasen.

On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Harvest in Saskatchewan plodding along, more trade talk, and more.