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8:30 – Harvest is underway across Saskatchewan, but farmers are facing a challenging start to the season. Only a fraction of the crop is in the bin so far, with wet weather slowing progress in many areas. Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, joins us now to talk about how harvest is going and what farmers need right now.
Listener Question: What are conditions like on your farm? Are the recent changes to AgriStability enough to help?
9:00 – The Canadian Armed Forces has been working to rebuild its ranks after years of recruitment challenges, especially with growing global instability putting renewed pressure on our defence capabilities. Commander of the Canadian Army, Lieutenant-General Michael Wright, joins Evan to discuss the state of military recruitment.
LQ: Do you think Canada is doing enough to recruit and retain members of the military?
9:30 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – Saskatchewan farmers have dramatically changed how they work the land over the past few decades, with less tillage and summerfallow — leaving fields unplanted for a growing season. New University of Saskatchewan research suggests that shift is paying off, with farmers reporting a 41 per cent increase in soil organic matter. Stuart Smyth, professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Saskatchewan and one of the study’s authors, joins Evan to discuss the findings.
LQ: Do you think we’re doing enough to protect Saskatchewan farmland?
10:30 – Trade tensions with the United States are raising fresh questions about the future of CUSMA and what a potential U.S. withdrawal could mean for Canada. A new Deloitte report suggests the impact would be severe, but not necessarily catastrophic, and could push Canada to find new trading relationships and markets. Joining us now is Matthew Stewart, a partner at Deloitte Canada and co-author of Tariffs: A Rough Road Leads to New Destinations, to break down the findings and what they could mean for Canada’s economy.
LQ: Do you think Canada should stay part of the CUSMA trade agreement?
11:00 – You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel — your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win prizes too! Call 1-877-332-8255 to play!
11:30 – Bobi Janzen, member of the Strategic Leadership Council for Saskatchewan-CNIB, navigates the world with the help of her guide dog, Bru. But recently, she has faced challenges with hotels that refuse to serve the pair or that they can only stay in a “pet-friendly” room. She said policy changes have made a simple hotel stay a difficult one. She joins us during Guide Dog Access Awareness Month to share her story and talk about the importance of guide dogs.
12:00 – USask Giving Day is today! It gives organizations and community members a chance to support the University of Saskatchewan in many different ways. Kim Kroll-Goodwin, Interim Vice-President, University Relations, USask, joins the show to talk about how important the campaign is for student scholarships, research and programs across the university.
