The interest-free limit for non-canola advances under the federally-funded Advance Payments Program in 2026 is set at $250,000.
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Applications open for 2026 Advance Payments Program: Canadian Canola Growers
Farmers can now submit applications for a 2026 cash advance through the Canadian Canola Growers Association, which administers the federal Advance Payments Program.
Advance payment changes still mostly in waiting
This year’s program included a credit-worthiness change, but another three recommendations remain in limbo
APP cash advances for 2025 included a credit-worthiness change, but another three recommended updates for the federal farm lending program are still in limbo.
Increased interest-free canola cash advances rolling out
Doubled interest-free advances for canola through the Advance Payments Program are now available says the Canadian Canola Growers Association.
Canadian Canola Growers await info on Advance Payments Program changes
The Canadian Canola Growers Association says it’s waiting on more information from the federal government before it can double farmers’ access to interest-free canola advance payments.
High cattle prices fail to budge cautious beef farmer spending
Canadian beef farmers in 2025 are getting paid plenty for their cattle, but the memory of bad markets and little profit is hard to shake when it comes to big spending decisions
Canadian beef farmers in 2025 are getting paid plenty for their cattle, but the memory of bad markets and little profit is hard to shake when it comes to big investments or projects on their farms.
Changes to Advance Payments Program pleases Canadian Cattle Association
The Canadian Cattle Association says it’s pleased to see the interest-free portion of the Advance Payments Program continue at $250,000, a move the federal government made in response to tariff uncertainty.
