Agropur halts its diafiltered milk imports
Co-operative has criticized loophole allowing high-protein ingredient MORE
What is diafiltered milk?
There has been much discussion in the media lately on diafiltered milk. Diafiltration is an additional step in milk processing that is sometimes done to achieve a higher protein concentration. MORE
Fears of arid growing season prompt more Prairie farmers to buy crop insurance
Kelly McIntyre has tilled the soils of northwestern Alberta for more than 30 years, but only this spring did he conclude that he needed crop insurance. MORE
Strangles closes Shelburne stable until further notice, others taking precautions
A strangles infection – a highly contagious and serious infection of horses – has been confirmed at a Shelburne County horse stable. MORE
More collaborative research model urged
Input from more stakeholders would mean greater and faster innovation for the agriculture sector MORE
Livestock
Klassen: Drop in fed cattle prices weighs on feeder complex
Alberta fed cattle prices dropped sharply last week, with dressed sales falling $10 to $20 from seven days earlier. Despite the weakening Canadian dollar, wholesale beef prices also fell US$10/cwt which offset any currency benefit. MORE
U.S. livestock: Hogs jump, cattle firm on gains in meat prices
U.S. lean hogs gained the most in a week on Tuesday while cattle futures rose for the eighth straight session, with each commodity rising in tandem with wholesale meat prices on signs of growing demand, traders said. MORE
CME: Pork Continues Year-on-Year Gains
USDA-ERS released March monthly live animal and meat (on a carcass weight basis) trade numbers last week, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner. MORE
Industry Insights: Increased Production, Improved Animal Welfare Meet Global Needs
The growing population, increases in household income and water scarcity are key drivers for the protein industry, and technology that can increase production and improve animal welfare will be important in meeting these challenges, according to Francois Fraudeau, president and CEO of Novus International. MORE
Olymel to expand Quebec, Ontario poultry plants
La Coop federee’s meat processing arm Olymel plans “major investment” to boost production capacity two of its poultry plants in Eastern Canada. MORE
Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Tuesday, May 10 HERE
Potatoes
Updated – AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
ICE Canada Review: Canola up sharply following CBOT soybeans
ICE Futures Canada canola contracts were stronger on Tuesday, as spillover support propped up the market. MORE
Bullish canola futures hit new highs
Both old- and new-crop canola contracts traded on the ICE Futures Canada platform climbed to new highs on Tuesday, with a bullish reaction to U.S. supply/demand data providing the catalyst for the rally. MORE
U.S. grains: Soy soars to 18-month top as USDA tightens stocks view
Wheat prices climb despite ballooning global supplies MORE
Fertilizer prices look to rise by late summer
A rise in prices for soybeans and other crops could make fertilizer more expensive in the coming months, according to a major player in the industry. MORE
PEI Grain Elevators
Prices updated May 9 HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
High-tech honey: Manitoba honey farm to test ‘smart’ beehives
Durston Honey Farms, based in Dauphin, Man., is set to try out a new made in Manitoba technology MORE
Silk keeps fruit fresh without refrigeration – study
Half of the world’s fruit and vegetable crops are lost during the food supply chain, due mostly to premature deterioration of these perishable foods, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. MORE
Hawaii aims to be 1st to help farmers get certified organic
On a farm tucked under a lush Hawaii mountainside, Sean Anderson tends passion fruit, kale and salad greens — using only what nature provides. He creates his own compost and fertilizers and doesn’t use chemicals. But he’s not certified as an organic farmer because the cost is too high. MORE
Regular Updates
CFA in Action – May 10 HERE
PEIDAF Agriculture Market Report – May 6 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Tuesday, May 10 HERE
AgWeather Atlantic HERE
Today’s Local Weather – HERE
Meetings and Events
2 Day Standard First Aid and CPR Courses
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