Grain contracts are in the media again, and with many areas in Saskatchewan experiencing drought conditions, there is a concern that many farmers will suffer a repeat of 2021, highlighting a longstanding problem with contracts. For many Saskatchewan grain farmers, this isn’t news. Over the past few years, farmers have been raising concerns around the lack of transparency in grain purchase…

July 28, 2023 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is pleased to see the reversal of the Canadian Grain Commission’s (CGC) decision to harmonize primary and export grading standards for certain wheat classes. “This is good news for wheat producers,” APAS President Ian Boxall said. “Higher grading standards for test weight and…

July 26, 2023 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is expressing concerns about contract uncertainty arising from the Canadian Grain Commission's (CGC) decision to harmonize primary and test weight standards for wheat classes, starting August 1, 2023. On June 13, the CGC announced that primary grades for most wheat classes will now be graded…

July 21, 2023 (Regina, SK) – In partnership with the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA), the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is asking producers in drought-stricken areas to strongly consider a new program from the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) to support the livestock sector and make these crops available for feed. Recently,…

SASKATOON, SK (July 17, 2023) – The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) and the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) oppose a recent decision by the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) to tighten the primary elevator tolerances for test weight and total foreign material to export tolerances for most western Canadian wheat classes and are calling for a…

June 20, 2023 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is asking the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to weigh in on contract protections after the recent $60 million dollar loss Saskatchewan farmers are absorbing due to the unilateral contract cancellation of a buyer. “This is the second massive financial loss for Saskatchewan farmers…

June 13, 2023 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), along with Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) and the Alberta Federation of Agriculture (AFA), are calling on the Senate of Canada to get Bill C-234 passed before they break for summer. Bill C-234 will exempt farmers from paying the carbon tax on propane and natural gas used for drying grain and…

June 4, 2023 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is proud toonce again offer the APAS Young Leaders (AYL) program, presented by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Formerly known as the Youth Leadership and Mentorship Program, AYL offers producers in Saskatchewanbetween the ages of 18 and 40 the opportunity to experience and learn about farm policy from…