Quick crop establishment lowers flea beetle risk
Flea beetles remain the top ranked canola pest, according to the latest grower survey. The Canola Council of Canada 2024 grower survey asked respondents to name the diseases…
Saskatchewan showcased at Food, Fuel, Fertilizer Global Summit
Last week, Premier Scott Moe delivered the keynote address to more than 300 business leaders and policymakers at the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce's…
Farmers celebrate end to railway Carbon Tax Surcharge
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is celebrating the positive steps taken by CN and CPKC to eliminate their rail carbon tax surcharges…
Unleashing agriculture for Canada’s growth
In a pivotal move ahead of the 2025 federal election, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has announced a strategic agenda…
New spring arrivals
KINDERSLEY - A set of twin lambs were the first arrivals for the 2025 lambing season, making their appearance before spring officially arrived.
Support for agricultural sector following the imposition of tariffs by China
OTTAWA - Our hard-working producers provide world-class food to Canadians and the world. Their products meet the highest standards…
Budget 2025 - Trade Uncertainty, Supports Saskatchewan Farmers
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) today recognized the provincial government's dedication to agriculture in the face of international trade uncertainties…
Above normal runoff expected for most of southern Saskatchewan
A normal to above normal runoff is forecast for most of central and southern Saskatchewan due to an above normal snowpack.
People keep farming because they love it
According to Statistics Canada, the average age of farmers in Saskatchewan is 55. The 2021 census revealed that more than 60 percent of operators in Saskatchewan are 55 years or older…
Producers bracing for the worst as uncertainty sets in
Canadian producers are heading into spring intensely worried about what the future may hold. The agricultural industry on both sides of the border is bracing for upheaval…
Proactive grain storage and handling measures are key to grain safety
It’s often said that the most effective way to stay safe around grain is to keep out of it. But what exactly does that mean?
Farming with my Grandparents
Every year in April before we start seeding, we clean our seed, service our air seeder, tractor, and sprayer. We also load water tanks onto the back of our tandem for hauling water to spray.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association celebrates annual Agricultural Safety Week
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place March 16-22 and this year farmers, farm families, farm workers, and farming communities are encouraged to prioritize #FarmSafetyEveryday.
The Barnders: Safety is a lifestyle
Enjoy The Barnders, cartoons for Ag Safety Week March 16 to 22, 2025.
Where’s the best beef dish in the country? You can help decide!
Canada Beef invites Canadians to celebrate local restaurants by nominating and voting for their favourite beef dishes in the Best Canadian Beef Dishes Contest.
Dianne Westerlund nominated for Women in Ag Award
Oyen resident Dianne Westerlund was nominated for AFSC’s (Agriculture Financial Services Corp) Women in Agriculture Award.
Toolkits help bridge mental health gap in ag emergency preparedness
Whether it’s disease, fire, or extreme weather, a sudden catastrophic event can have a devastating toll on farming operations.
Investment to support the health and safety of Canadian farmers
The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of Canada’s agricultural community while supporting the long-term sustainability and success of the sector.
APAS SOUNDS ALARM: Saskatchewan farm families under threat as trade disputes intensify
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 Farm Groups Unite for Ag Summit
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.