The Evan Bray Show

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.

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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.

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.

It was a busy weekend for the Green and White, who took on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Labour Day Classic. They'll face the team again at the upcoming Banjo Bowl. What's working for the team? What still needs improvement? Are injuries holding the Riders down or providing opportunities for newer players to rise? Jamie Nye, Host of The Green Zone, joins Evan for a recap!

Baby boomers are in the midst of a massive transfer of wealth — but they’re also leaving behind decades’ worth of STUFF: furniture, china, clothing and collectibles that their kids don’t want. Evan is joined by Professor June Cotte, a consumer behaviour expert at Ivey Business School, who says this may be a uniquely boomer phenomenon, driven by a generation that had the wealth and space to accumulate more stuff than the generations after them.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan and Prostate Cancer Support Saskatchewan are raising awareness about the importance of testing and early detection. Evan is joined by prostate cancer survivors James Froh, a leader with Prostate Cancer Support Regina, and Kevin Derenisky.

Local small businesses are continuing to face plenty of uncertainty right now, with tariffs and economic pressures making it tougher to plan and keep the bottom line healthy. But Saskatoon is about to get a major economic boost as the Canadian Country Music Association Awards come to town. Stephanie Pocha, CEO of Discover Saskatoon, joins Evan to talk about just how much of a difference major events make for local businesses, especially during times of uncertainty.

It’s been a busy summer for the federal government, with new investments and programs rolling out across Saskatchewan while businesses and producers continue to deal with tariff uncertainty. Buckley Belanger, Saskatchewan Liberal MP and Secretary of State, Rural Development, joins the show ahead of returning to parliament later this month.

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