Advance Payments Program

American farmers receiving $10 billion in aid

American farmers receiving $10 billion in aid

Mar 20, 2025 | 4:03pm
For Canadian farmers facing soft grain prices due to tariff threats from the U.S. and some prohibitive tariffs by China, additional government support has been limited. Meanwhile, American field crop producers are about to receive a $10 billion support payment. The program is called ECAP, the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. Payments to American farmers are […]
Interest-free portion of cash advances through federal program has increased this year

Interest-free portion of cash advances through federal program has increased this year

May 11, 2023 | 11:27am
Saskatchewan farmers needing some extra cash for this spring can access it from the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA). CCGA is issuing cash advances through the Advance Payments Program (APP). APP is a federal loan program administered by CCGA. Director of Finance and APP Operations at the Canadian Canola Growers Association Dave Gallant says the interest-free […]