September 14, 2022 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has hired Dion McGrath as its new Executive Director. McGrath brings a wealth of experience to APAS, from his various executive roles in the public sector, to previously serving as the CEO of Southeast College in Weyburn and working with his partner to create a digital marketing company called…

April 7, 2022 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) says that the 2022/23 federal budget leaves farmers with some unanswered questions. “The next 5-year federal-provincial Canadian Agricultural Partnership agreement is still being negotiated by the governments, and we don’t have any indication of commitments to increase funding for most of…

April 6, 2022 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is pleased with the federal government’s announced changes to the Cash Advance Program, allowing producers to receive 100% of their allowable advance upfront instead of 60%. “We appreciate the federal government’s recognition of the need for improvements to the Cash Advance Program.…

January 19, 2022 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released a list of 26 resolutions that were approved by voting members of APAS at the 2022 General Meeting.  APAS regularly holds District meetings and Policy Committee meetings throughout Saskatchewan where APAS Representatives gather to discuss issues affecting the agricultural industry…

January 18, 2022 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) Board of Directors has elected Ian Boxall, APAS Representative for RM of Connaught # 457, as their new President at their general meeting in Regina on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Ian farms near Tisdale, Saskatchewan with his family.  Bill Prybylski and Scott Owens will serve as Vice-Presidents.…

December 2, 2021Honourable Donna HarpauerHonourable David MaritLegislative BuildingRegina, Saskatchewan S4S 0B3 Dear Ministers: I am writing in response to the concerns raised by the government in the letter addressed to me on Dec.1, 2021. APAS has received a number of concerns from our membership about the linking of drought conditions, crop insurance payouts and the potential provincial deficit…

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is concerned about the Government of Saskatchewan’s claim that Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation payments caused the provincial deficit in 2021. “In 2020, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation reported a $2.4 billion surplus accumulated over previous years, plus a sizable surplus in the reinsurance fund,” said…

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released preliminary results from its producer survey on their experiences with grain contracts in 2021. 75% of respondents were unable to fulfill their grain contracts because of the drought that covered significant areas of the province. The survey also found producers unable to fulfill their contract this fall due to historically…