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…

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…

December 6, 2023 (Regina, SK) – Responding to concerns voiced by members of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) over the past year, APAS hosted a Livestock Summit at the Saskatoon Inn on April 5. The event convened academics, producers, and industry experts to collaboratively identify solutions to the challenges currently affecting livestock producers, encompassing…

December 5, 2023 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released its final report on Farmers and Food Prices after a full year of study, consultation, and review, indicating that food prices are not driven by the farm gate. APAS president Ian Boxall, emphasizing the newly released report's key finding, stated, “Farm families are not to…

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…

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…

May 19, 2023 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) supports the recent announcement from the federal and provincial governments introducing support for farm and ranch families still dealing with wildlife damage in the province’s southwest and west central regions. Earlier this week, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau…

April 5, 2023 (Saskatoon, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) held their Livestock Summit at the Saskatoon Inn and Conference Centre.   The Summit brought together industry leaders, producers, bankers, policymakers, and other industry professionals for a full day to discuss a wide variety of issues, as well as identifying opportunities to positively…