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APAS in Action – April 2012

Aj Thakker — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:27:11 +0000

APAS IN ACTION, brings you the latest news on how your general farm organization is working for Saskatchewan farmers. Download the latest edition at our website at www.apas.ca or click HERE

Build your future with the Young Farmer Loan

Aj Thakker — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:25:01 +0000

If you’re under 40, you can use the FCC Young Farmer Loan to take the next step in your agriculture career. Even if you have limited credit experience, by putting together a sound plan, you can purchase farm-related assets up to $500,000.

For more information, read the press release, or call 1-888-332-3301.

Foreign Exchange Risk Management

Aj Thakker — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:52:27 +0000

(Regina, Saskatchewan) The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is rolling out a Foreign Exchange Risk Management program to help farmers that buy and sell goods outside of Canada improve their bottom line by properly managing their currency risk.

APAS has arranged for Western Union Business Solutions to hold a 45-minute public webinar on this new program on Wednesday May 16 at 10 AM CT.

For more information or to register, farmers can call 1-877-475-2226.

LEARN MORE HERE or Register HERE

Wheat & Barley Marketing Seminar is available online!

Aj Thakker — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:36:31 +0000

(Regina) The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) in cooperation with the Market Prospects project of the University of Saskatchewan’s Department of Bioresource Policy, Business & Economics (PBE) recently uploaded three 1-hour video seminars on Wheat and Barley Marketing featuring Dr. Frayne Olson, Crops Economist/ Marketing Specialist, North Dakota State University Extension Service, Fargo, North Dakota.

LEARN MORE

AgriStability Insider – April 2012

Aj Thakker — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:51:01 +0000

April 2012

There are a number of different items that current participants and those wanting to participate in the 2012 AgriStability Program need to complete by April 30, 2012. This date is the deadline for paying program fees without penalty, requesting a New Participant Package, reporting a change in business type, or indicating the intention to withdraw from the Program.

Read the complete 2012 AgriStability Insider

APAS invites all wheat growers to form new Provincial Wheat Commission

Aj Thakker — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:41:36 +0000

(Tisdale) The President of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) issued an invitation to all wheat growers in the province to collectively form a new provincial Wheat Commission. Read More HERE

APAS in Action – March 2012

Aj Thakker — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:44:36 +0000

Welcome to APAS IN ACTION for March 2012, bringing you the latest news on how your general farm organization is working for Saskatchewan farmers. (Follow the link to download a PDF of our March 2012 newsletter)

Rare Mercedes for the price of a used car.

Aj Thakker — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:17:59 +0000

When we buy a used car, we like to take a look at what’s available in the market and determine fair price between vendor and purchaser. We shake hands and we’re done. With Glencore International’s recent purchase of Viterra Inc., it raises the question: what gives on their version of fair price?

Read More… (APAS OpEd by Director Shawn Bourgeois)

Cereal Grains Marketing Seminar – Swift Current

Aj Thakker — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:35:16 +0000

From April 4 in Swift Current- The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) in cooperation with the Market Prospects project of the University of Saskatchewan’s Department of Bioresource Policy, Business & Economics (PBE) presents Understanding and Adapting to the New Cereal Grains Marketing Environment, featuring Dr. Frayne Olson, Crops Economist and Marketing Specialist at North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service in Fargo, North Dakota.

Download Dr Olson’s Marketing Strategy Matrix HERE

Cereal Grains Marketing Seminar – Yorkton

Aj Thakker — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:25:57 +0000

From April 3 in Yorkton- The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) in cooperation with the Market Prospects project of the University of Saskatchewan’s Department of Bioresource Policy, Business & Economics (PBE) presents Understanding and Adapting to the New Cereal Grains Marketing Environment, featuring Dr. Frayne Olson, Crops Economist and Marketing Specialist at North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service in Fargo, North Dakota.

Download Dr Olson’s Marketing Strategy Matrix HERE