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Kevin Hursh

Kevin Hursh

Kevin Hursh is one of the best-known names, and voices in Agriculture in Canada. He has been a tireless advocate, and spokesperson for agriculture. He has hosted countless agricultural conferences across the country and is a sought-after analyst on all things connected to the industry. He was recently inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame.

Recent Work by Kevin

Saskatchewan has highest net farm income among provinces

Saskatchewan has highest net farm income among provinces

Latest numbers from Stats Canada show Saskatchewan has highest net farm income, despite a drop due to various factors.
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AAFC improves outlook for canola

AAFC improves outlook for canola

The price outlook for canola continues to improve, according to the Outlook for Principal Field Crops report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, released Wednesday.
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FCC compares farmland rental rates by province

FCC compares farmland rental rates by province

What are guys paying for cash rent in your area? The just-released farmland rental rate report from Farm Credit Canada sheds a bit of light on the question. Cash rental rates for farmland are something of a black box.
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Flax is the bright spot in new crop price projections

Flax is the bright spot in new crop price projections

Each month, the Market Analysis Group of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada releases an Outlook for Principal Field Crops. The March report contains some major changes on price predictions.
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American farmers receiving $10 billion in aid

American farmers receiving $10 billion in aid

For Canadian farmers facing soft grain prices due to tariff threats from the U.S. and some prohibitive tariffs by China, additional government support has been limited.
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Bay State Milling doubling capacity at its Saskatoon oat processing plant

Bay State Milling doubling capacity at its Saskatoon oat processing plant

Bay State Milling is in the midst of an expansion at its Saskatoon oat processing plant. Bay State Milling describes itself as one of the largest family-owned, privately held milling companies in the United States. It has 11 facilities in the U.S.
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StatsCan seeding intentions report skewed by tariffs

StatsCan seeding intentions report skewed by tariffs

Statistics Canada has released a seeding intentions report based on a survey of producers from across the country.
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Producers needing to purchase urea fertilizer for spring use are looking at a steadily increasing cost

Producers needing to purchase urea fertilizer for spring use are looking at a steadily increasing cost

International factors are pushing up the price of nitrogen fertilizer. In the middle of summer, urea fertilizer, 46-0-0 could be purchased in the $650 to $700 a tonne range.
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Crop insurance prices for this year down compared to last year

Crop insurance prices for this year down compared to last year

Funding for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance was announced yesterday, but no program enhancements were included. Producers will soon receive information on their coverage levels and premiums for all the various crops.
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Railway performance sagging

Railway performance sagging

Both major railways are struggling to move grain in a timely fashion. According to the Ag Transport Coalition, CPKC was the first to see badly lagging performance, but CN has now joined the downward swing.
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