Saskatchewan Farm Groups Unite for Ag Summit Regina, SK – With the imposition of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, eight Saskatchewan farm groups are joining forces to host a Saskatchewan Ag Summit in Saskatoon on March 27, 2025. This collaborative event will bring together producers, industry experts, and stakeholders to focus on critical issues facing the province's agricultural sector,…

March 6, 2024 (Regina, SK) - With many regions of Saskatchewan's agricultural sector facing mounting challenges from drought, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is calling for the establishment of a Provincial Drought Preparedness Committee. In a letter addressed to Minister Marit, APAS president Ian Boxall underscored the critical need for proactive measures to…

APAS voicing concern over work disruptions in Vancouver export terminals REGINA, SK — The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is expressing serious concern over network disruptions linked to work stoppages in British Columbia. Over the weekend, grain workers at terminals in Metro Vancouver submitted a 72-hour strike notice to their employer, signaling the start of job…

June 12, 2024 [Regina, SK] – Farmers are getting less while consumers are paying more. This is the key finding of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan’s 2024 Farmers and Food Prices report. This year’s update highlights a concerning trend: farmers are receiving lower prices for their commodities at the same time as consumers are shelling out for higher prices…

February 20, 2024 (Regina, SK) – The recent decision to reduce the interest-free portion of the Advance Payment Program (APP) from $350,000 to $100,000 has reverberated throughout the agricultural community, causing widespread apprehension among farmers and ranchers across Canada. The Advance Payment Program, a federal loan guarantee initiative, has long been a crucial lifeline for…

Regina, SK – Escalating trade disputes have prompted the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) to sound the alarm over the increasing pressures facing Saskatchewan’s farm families. Saskatchewan's agricultural producers are grappling with unparalleled uncertainty amid tariffs imposed by China and implied by the United States, are threatening their economic…

Regina, Saskatchewan - Amidst heightened concern, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) acknowledges the United States' decision to postpone the imposition of a 25% tariff on Canadian agricultural exports for 30 days. This development offers temporary relief from the previously announced tariffs that are at odds with the 2020 Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement…

January 24, 2024 (Regina, SK) - Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan (APAS) has submitted its official response to Transport Canada, expressing significant concerns and advocating for a meticulous evaluation of Bunge’s proposed acquisition of Viterra Ltd. APAS highlights key public interest concerns that require careful examination to ensure alignment with national economic and social…