Sask Ag Today on GX94

Saskatchewan's Agriculture Minister has explained changes to the allocation approach for agricultural Crown land leases.

We explore the catastrophic warnings coming from the North American automotive sector, examine growing provincial friction ahead of the Canada-European Union summit, and hear from Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on leveraging economic strength and critical infrastructure laws to weather the geopolitical storm.

Agriculture was brought up in yesterday's Saskatchewan Throne Speech.

Ottawa is throwing cold water on a quick end to the cross-border trade war as Washington adds Canadian municipal waste to its list of punishing import bans. Here at home, Saskatchewan politicians clash over the rising cost of living while rural municipalities plead for infrastructure funding to weather the economic storm.

There's speculation that the Bank of Canada could change its interest rate tomorrow.

We examine how shifting border tariffs are squeezing farmers in the Dakotas during harvest season, review a new legal roadblock for domestic infrastructure projects, and hear from Jon Tupper on Alberta's push to repeal the federal oil tanker ban to boost overseas exports.

Cattle futures are expected to remain high for the rest of the year.

We break down a sudden border tariff reshuffle that is crushing the Canadian flooring sector, explore why Washington is blaming Alberta for the delayed talks, and hear why Canadian business leaders and portfolio managers say the era of American trade complacency is officially over.

Harvest is finally starting to wrap up on the east side of Saskatchewan.

Montana Democratic Senate candidate Alani Bankhead explains why the tariffs are causing reliable conservative voters to jump ship. We also check in with Winnipeg portfolio manager Adam Pukalo, who breaks down why the stock market is surging despite the relentless geopolitical chaos and looming election.

Another court appearance for three people arrested in Shoal Lake on charges related to break-ins.

We break down the massive nine-billion-dollar steel and auto bailout announced by Ottawa and Ontario, explore the push for east-west trade on the Prairies, and feature an in-depth interview with Montana Democratic Senate candidate Alani Bankhead on the severe logistical and financial squeeze hitting border states.

The latest Manitoba crop report/ Trade dispute continues to create uncertainty in the agriculture sector/ and more!

We examine the national unity boost following Alberta's decisive referendum vote, track Ottawa’s threat to force the sale of Stelco’s assets, hear from Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on east-west trade, and review how Manitoba is rerouting agricultural exports to Asia.

A new form of seasonal production capital is being offered to select Canadian farmers/ and more!

Albertans have voted overwhelmingly to stay in Canada, as with over one million votes counted in early returns, about 76 per cent of those who cast ballots rejected a future separation vote. Meanwhile, the Tax Foundation has released its 2026 International Tax Competitiveness Index, showing Canada is not performing well compared to other nations, when it comes to income and business taxes. Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director Franco Terrazano shares his reaction.

Harvest on the Prairies is finally getting closer to the finish line.

We examine Ottawa's threat to force the sale of Stelco's Canadian assets, review a landmark Desjardins study revealing businesses are making permanent structural breaks from the American market, and track the sharp drop in cross-border retail traffic hitting North Dakota and Montana.

We break down the latest manufacturing rebound with Jon Tupper in Fort McMurray, track Prime Minister Mark Carney's unity plea in Calgary ahead of Monday's Alberta referendum, and hear how compounding project costs are forcing local contractors and homeowners to delay repairs.

The Saskatchewan and Manitoba crop reports are out.

United States President Donald Trump threatens Canadian sovereignty at an Arizona rally as the White House finalizes a 35 per cent tariff on softwood lumber. We look at fresh warnings from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith that the dispute could drag on well into next year, and hear from prairie agricultural processors Terry Tyson, Mike Popowich, and Ross Guenther on how businesses are coping with frozen investments and shifting supply chains.

A market analyst says canola prices are strong right now.

We break down the expanding political and economic fallout in the border states, explore how rising freight and steel costs are battering Yorkton agricultural processors, and hear how the Pacific Link pipeline is pulling billions of dollars in capital back into the Canadian energy sector.

Harvest is getting closer to completion on the Prairies.

A major diplomatic clash erupts as Prime Minister Mark Carney confronts United States President Donald Trump over a controversial Russian diesel agreement. We also hear from Northern Nutrients President Ross Guenther on why domestic fertilizer manufacturing is critical for prairie food security.

Specialized Sulphur fertilizer production expansion/ FCC mid year farmland values report/ and more!

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says American trade negotiators remain in contact with their Canadian counterparts, and are "holding fast" to their position, but notes they are ready to talk whenever Canada is ready to do so.  He also suggests the recent Quebec election may have diverted Ottawa's attention away from trade talks.  Meanwhile, business commentator Paul Martin suggests that Saskatchewan's philosophical shift toward being more welcoming to outside capital investment, is likely to see an influx of new business, job creation and population growth - which has the potential to power the province's economy for years to come.

Many farmers wrapping up harvest/ farmland values still rising/ and more!

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again expressed his dissatisfaction with trade negotiations between Canada and the United States, saying Canada is "very difficult to deal with," adding that the U.S. needs to engage in more domestic manufacturing, especially in the auto sector.  Meanwhile business commentator Paul Martin describes the current lull in negotiations as "interestingly quiet," most likely due to political concerns, adding western Canada is not affected so much by the Trump tariffs to this point, as the region is not a manufacturing hub on the same level as central Canada.

In Parliament Monday, the government introduced Bill C-40, which would make the Defence Investment Agency (DIA) a Crown corporation, with the ultimate goal of strengthening Canada's industrial base, supply chains and sovereign capabilities.  And Harvard Media's Ryan Young speaks with Farm Credit Canada Vice-President and Chief Economist Craig Johnston, on the trade dispute's impact on food and beverage prices.

Saskatchewan's Agriculture Minister is celebrating Agriculture Week.

Parliament resumed Monday, with the opposition Conservatives pushing the federal government to extend the fuel excise tax exemption to at least Canada Day 2027, and to establish a strategic energy reserve, to stockpile fuel, in order to be prepared for future fuel shortages.  Meanwhile, labour groups are pledging to fight back against Bill C-239 if amendments are not made.  And we have the final part of Harvard Media's exclusive one-on-one conversation with Prime Minister Mark Carney, from our Fort McMurray studio, in which our Jon Tupper discusses foreign investment and the energy industry with the P.M..

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has confirmed that the seed increase unit will operate out of Indian Head and Saskatoon for the 2027 growing season

Before the Saskatchewan Legislature's fall sitting begins later this month, the Opposition New Democrats are imploring the SaskParty government to employ assistance measures to help businesses affected by counter tariffs, and the NDP is pushing the government to suspend the provincial fuel tax, as a relief measure.  And we continue with more of Harvard Media's exclusive, uncut one-on-one interview with Prime Minister Mark Carney, as he discusses the Pacific Link pipeline project.

Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke about agriculture while in Fort McMurray yesterday.

Canadian manufacturing plummets to a six-month low as the United States Trade Representative throws cold water on a quick resolution at the G-20 summit. We also look at a new Cornell University study warning that cross-border power tariffs could trigger American blackouts. Finally, we feature an exclusive, uncut Harvard Media interview with Prime Minister Mark Carney covering agricultural equipment relief, the diplomatic freeze, and more.

Canadian manufacturing plummets to a six-month low as the United States Trade Representative throws cold water on a quick resolution at the G-20 summit. We also look at a new Cornell University study warning that cross-border power tariffs could trigger American blackouts. Finally, we feature an exclusive, uncut Harvard Media interview with Prime Minister Mark Carney covering agricultural equipment relief, the diplomatic freeze, and more.

Crop reports/ Senate Ag committee working on proposed amendments for Bill C31 / Announcing our final Supper in the Field winner for Harvest/ and more!

As sweeping American import bans take effect and President Donald Trump demands an apology, Prime Minister Mark Carney is laughing off the latest threats from the White House. Meanwhile, Saskatchewan is accelerating its push for energy independence as Premier Scott Moe announces a massive expansion of provincial nuclear power.