Murray Wood: Gas gains and gas pains
Governments are raking in higher resource revenues thanks to high oil prices. Murray Wood says if that's a justification...
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'Very welcome news,' cattlemen's association says on Japan lifting beef restriction
After 20 years, Canadian beef producers will have full access to the Japanese market. This will come as excellent news for Saskatchewan producers, according to Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association CEO...
Mar 30, 2023 Cattle at the Canadian Western Agribition. (Logan Stein/980 CJME)
Feds, province invest $485M in agricultural sector
Saskatchewan's agricultural sector is getting additional support from the federal and provincial governments. On Monday, the governments announced $485 million for what are called "strategic agricultu...
Mar 20, 2023 (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Saskatchewan gov't sees rail merger as opportunity
Saskatchewan's minister of agriculture is seeing opportunity in the recent approval of a move by Canadian Pacific Rail (CP Rail). The company's takeover of Kansas City Southern Railway has now been ap...
Mar 17, 2023 Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Dave Marit speaks to the media in the rotunda of the legislative building on March 5, 2019. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Gainsborough farmer optimistic for the season ahead despite challenges
Spring is approaching and farmers in Saskatchewan are getting ready to plant their crops. Lee Stanley, who farms near Gainsborough, told the Greg Morgan Morning Show on Monday there's less snow on the...
Mar 06, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Agribition organizers travelling to Mexico and San Francisco to promote show
Even though the 2023 Canadian Western Agribition doesn't start until Nov. 20, organizers are already preparing for the event. Agribition CEO Shaun Kindopp told the Greg Morgan Morning Show on Monday t...
Feb 27, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Changes announced for Crop Insurance Program in 2023
Saskatchewan farmers got their first glimpse Monday at the 2023 Crop Insurance Program. The average coverage is at a record-high level of $446 per acre, thanks to increased commodity prices and yield ...
Feb 27, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Awareness summit explores public perceptions of ag industry
Industry leaders are meeting in Saskatoon this week to explore the ways public perceptions of the agriculture industry are changing, and how the industry is adapting to better connect with consumers. ...
Feb 14, 2023
Agri-food exports reach $18.4B, setting third consecutive record
Saskatchewan's agricultural exports reached new highs in 2022, setting a record for the third consecutive year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Saskatchewan's agri-food exports totalled $18....
Feb 08, 2023
Saskatchewan freezes grazing rates for Crown land in 2023
Ranchers who lease Saskatchewan Crown land for grazing got good news Wednesday, when the Ministry of Agriculture announced that rates will be frozen for 2023. In addition, the ministry added that thos...
Jan 25, 2023
Federal, provincial governments make big investment in crop research
The provincial and federal governments are making some big investments into crop research projects in 2023. The funding, which is being invested through Saskatchewan's Agriculture Development Fund, in...
Jan 11, 2023
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Sarah Mills: Trump's Air Force One ruse leaves others vulnerable
It is right to protect the president from assassination threats, but Sarah Mills says leaving staff, journalists and oth...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, August 12
On Wednesday's show, Evan was joined by Ralph Goodale to talk U.S. tariffs. Also, possible changes to Saskatoon's smokin...