Diesel Prices Hit Saskatchewan Farmers

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Diesel prices have climbed sharply this year, putting additional pressure on Saskatchewan farmers during the busy harvest season. This comes as farmers continue to face difficult weather conditions, higher fertilizer prices, trade uncertainty, tariffs and more. How are producers feeling and handling the challenges? Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), joins us to bring us up to speed on these issues.
28 Sep 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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