On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday w/ Ryan Young: -SARM President Ray Orb chimed in on a few topics, from rural healthcare, to funding for bridges and culverts. -Sask NDP Leader Carla Beck & Conservative MP Jeremy Patzer addressed delegates at the SARM Convention.

On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The annual SARM Convention & Trade Show is on here in Regina. SARM President Ray Orb previewed the 3-day event, and municipal & provincial government officials spoke to delegates on Day 1. -Product of US Labeling rules has the attention of the Canadian Cattle Association.

On Tuesday's episode of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The SARM Convention is around the corner, and President Ray Orb provided a bit of a preview of the event to be held in Regina's REAL District. -The Sask Water Security Agency released its Spring Runoff Forecast for 2024. -The provincial government announced a funding renewal for the Global Institute for Food Security at the University of Saskatchewan. -A limited Cattle Market Update with Emily Taylor from the Ministry of Agriculture.

On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday w/ Ryan Young: -Stats Canada released results of its seeding intentions survey. Kevin Hursh with SaskAgToday.com provided reaction to the survey. -Adam Pukalo from P.I. Financial talked about what he saw in the USDA Report released on Friday. -It was warmer than normal in February, but the month had a bit more precipitation. -This week is Ag Safety Week in Saskatchewan.

On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -We're highlighting two women within the Ag sector as part of International Women's Day today. -Adam Pukalo with P.I. Financial looked at the latest performance of canola & wheat futures this week. -It is Saskatchewan's turn for another herbicide weed resistance survey.

On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday w/ Ryan Young: -Ag in the classroom Saskatchewan is heavily involved with Ag Literacy Month. We'll hear more from Executive Director Sara Shymko. -Provincial Agriculture Minister David Marit commented on the increased exports to India last year. -An APAS Director for District 6 talked about grain contracts and how he feels there needs to be a standard agreement that offers "fair, equitable and clear, easy to understand penalties". Some farmers during the 2021 drought had to pay penalties for not growing enough crop to fill the contract, making them more hesitant to sign a deal in subsequent years.

On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday: -Cattle prices in Saskatchewan were up again last week. -APAS President Ian Boxall recapped his experience at the recent Canadian Federation of Agriculture Annual General Meeting. -Saskatchewan's 2023 Agri-Food Exports to India were up 71 percent year-over-year. -The head of the Canadian Grain Commission said he intends to retire at the end of April.

On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday: -It's all about the 2024 Crop Insurance Program, as Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced details of this year's program from the head office in Melville. We'll also have reaction from Kevin Hursh with SaskAgToday.com and the head of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association. -Also, Ian Boxall, the president of APAS, talked about an ongoing survey the organization is conducting.

On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday: -It was all about the weather as we'll hear from Chief Agricultural Editor of SaskAgToday.com Kevin Hursh, past Chair of SaskWheat Brett Halstead, and president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Garner Deobald on the snowfall from this past weekend. -We also spoke to Justin Shelley with Environment Canada for preliminary numbers and whether there is another storm in store before spring arrives.

On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday: -The calendar switched to March, which means new canola and wheat contracts. Adam Pukalo from P.I. Financial breaks down how they did this week. -The Wheat Growers held a virtual AGM earlier this week. -An update on Bill C-355, a private member's bill to ban the practice of shipping live horses via air to foreign countries for slaughter.