P.E.I. potato growers welcome rainfall
Prince Edward Island might be small, but it can offer up a mixed bag of weather at different places in the province at the same time. Just ask a potato grower. MORE
Cavendish Farms donates $1M to Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Money will be used to buy equipment for same day surgery unit MORE
ADL in Summerside planning expansion
Company seeks rezoning of land MORE
The Great Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival tumbles into its ninth year
Thousands gathered for a cheesy day of frivolity at the annual festival in Whistler, British Columbia MORE
New approach to Governor in Council and Ministerial appointments
*** These deadlines have been extended to August 26th ***
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food is responsible for recommending Governor in Council appointments to five different agri-food organizations: the Canadian Dairy Commission, the Canadian Grain Commission, Farm Credit Canada, Farm Products Council of Canada and the Canadian Agricultural Review Tribunal. The Minister is also responsible for the Appointment of Board and Committee members to the Farm Debt Mediation Service Appeal Boards and National Program Advisory Committee. MORE
More on Canadian Dairy Commission appointments HERE
More on Farm Debt Mediation Service Appeal Boards appointments HERE
Progressive Agriculture Farm Safety Day!!
Saturday, September 10th 9am-12:30pm at the Kensington Fire Hall
Registration is $5- includes lunch and a t-shirt
The PEI Federation of Agriculture is excited to be hosting its 5th Progressive Agriculture Safety Day on Saturday, September 10th at the Kensington Fire Hall! This event is open to youth ages 7-14 who have an interest in agriculture ( no farm background necessary!).
Those pre-registered by September 8th will be entered in a draw to win a bicycle! Contact Charlotte at the PEIFA office 902-368-7289 charlottec@peifa.ca
View the poster HERE
Get the Registration/consent form HERE
PEI COPC 13th Annual Organic Harvest Meal & Celebration
September 25, 2016 6:00 PM at Confederation Centre of the Arts. MORE
Livestock
StatsCan – Livestock estimates, July 1, 2016 HERE and HERE
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle weaken before USDA report
Lean hog contracts finish higher MORE
Rabobank: Largest Increase in US Meat Consumption Since ’70s
The US had a momentous year for animal protein in 2015 with the largest increase in US meat consumption since the food scares of the 1970s, according to a new report from Rabobank. MORE
Hog Outlook: Pork Retail Price Increasing
The average price of pork at retail during July was $3.781 per pound. That is 1.1 cents higher than in June and 1.2 cents higher than in July 2015. The wholesale-retail price spread was $2.146 in July, write Ron Plain and Scott Brown, Ag Economics, MU. MORE
USA Pork Market
Unfortunately, we lost $10- $12 in the futures market in just 6 weeks. Using the latest hogs and pigs report numbers we are probably going to set new weekly slaughter records this fall. With that said, I do not see the need for packers to chase cash hogs for a while, writes Allan Bentley, US Sales. MORE
Global Pork Prices Starting to Pick Up
Having reached their lowest point for many years earlier in 2016, global pork export prices have started to pick up more recently. MORE
Canadian duck producers to double output on growing consumer and export demand
Despite a surge in cheap imports, Canadian duck producers are planning to boost production due to growing consumer demand spurred on by celebrity chefs and the reopening of the Mexican market. Brome Lake, the country’s oldest processor of domestic Pekin duck, is spending $30 million to build a facility in a former beef plant in Asbestos, Que., that will double its annual production capacity in five years to four-million birds. MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – August 18 HERE
Scroll down the page to find the current report.
Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Friday, August 19 HERE
Potatoes
POTATO CROP REPORT FOR AUG. 15, 2016 HERE
Jamaica’s capacity to produce virus-free seed potatoes gets boost
Jamaica’s capacity to produce clean Irish potato seedlings has been enhanced with a $19-million allocation from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). MORE
Argentina offers prospects for seed potato exporters
The political revolution in Argentina gives the economy a boost. The Dutch agricultural sector could definitely profit from it. Willem Aalders of Latam Produce states this on the eve of the Dutch trade mission to Argentina. MORE
“A potato wholesaler is a glorified transporter”
With more than 50 years of experience, DCU Potatoes in Zwalm, Belgium, grew rapidly in recent years. The company invested heavily in new packaging lines. Plans for the future are also focused on the further expansion of packaged potatoes. MORE
Angola: Investing in potato production
In the Condê commune, coastal Cuanza Sul province, Angola, the administrative authorities plan to increase potato production by investing in individuals and smallholder farmers. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American grain/oilseed review: Canola mixed, but mostly higher
ICE Futures Canada canola ended mixed—but mostly stronger—on Friday, as weakness in the Canadian dollar balanced bearish influences from US soy markets. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Friday: Canola futures prices mostly lower, barley unchanged HERE
AM markets: corn recoils awaiting US crop tour ‘buzz’ HERE
Industry bracing for potentially large StatsCan crop estimates
StatsCan survey conducted in late July MORE
U.S. grains: Weather forecast weighs on soybeans
Chicago corn, wheat rise MORE
Grain markets seen trending upward
Skepticism over record-breaking crop production estimates explains why the market shrugged off the “hugely bearish” USDA Aug. 12 report, according to Jack Scoville of the Price Futures Group. MORE
Is stored canola at bigger risk than ever?
Huge bins, straight combining and delivery contracts for June and July have all potentially increased the storage risk for canola. But the basics for safe storage — eight per cent moisture, 15 C or less and regular monitoring — still apply MORE
PEI Grain Elevators Prices – August 11 HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
Low commodity prices pushing down farmland values
USA – Land values are being pushed down by low commodity prices, along with farmers’ income, according to two recent reports by Federal Reserve Banks. Both the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Mo., and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis reported lower farmland value. MORE
GMO labeling bill in Canada
New Democratic Party Member of Parliament Pierre-Luc Dusseault tabled a private member’s bill on June 14 calling for mandatory labeling of GMO foods in Canada. The Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) next month will host a webinar on GMOs and mandatory labeling in Canada. Save the date for Monday, September 12, at 2 p.m. EDT. Webinar details will be available shortly. We wish to engage our membership on this topic and will be creating a task force to work on the action plan of how we engage with the Canadian government on this issue. MORE
Regular Updates
PEIDAF Agriculture Market Report – Friday, August 19 HERE
FCC Express – Friday, August 19 HERE
StatsCan – Livestock estimates, July 1, 2016 HERE and HERE
Rayglen Market Comments – August 17 HERE
StatsCan – Exports of grains by final destination, June 2016 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Thursday, August 18 HERE
AgWeather Atlantic HERE
Today’s Local Weather – HERE
Meetings and Events
2 Day Standard First Aid and CPR Courses
(Membership discounted rate of $70)
August 27th-28th– Stratford September 8th-9th– Stratford
September 24th-25th– Stratford September 27th-28th– Stratford
*First aid and CPR course are also available at your farm for a minimum of 8 participants. Please contact Charlotte at 902-368-7289 for more details.
OPEN HOUSE AT AAFC HARRINGTON RESEARCH FARM
2:00 – 4:00 PM – August 25
Early September there will be an organic potato variety day with David Main
View all details HERE
Progressive Agriculture Farm Safety Day!!
Saturday, September 10th 9am-12:30pm at the Kensington Fire Hall
Registration is $5- includes lunch and a t-shirt
The PEI Federation of Agriculture is excited to be hosting its 5th Progressive Agriculture Safety Day on Saturday, September 10th at the Kensington Fire Hall! This event is open to youth ages 7-14 who have an interest in agriculture ( no farm background necessary!).
Those pre-registered by September 8th will be entered in a draw to win a bicycle! Contact Charlotte at the PEIFA office 902-368-7289 charlottec@peifa.ca
View the poster HERE
Get the Registration/consent form HERE
4R NUTRIENT STEWARDSHIP – FARM TOUR & TAILGATE MEETINGS
Modhaicdh Farms – September 8, 2016 at 6:00 p.m
Island Holdings – September 9, 2016 at 11:30 a.m
Wallace Family Farms – September 12, 2016 at 11:30 a.m
View full details for these events HERE
Tractor Safety Course
Saturday, September 10th – 8am-4pm – JVI Charlottetown/Reddin Equipment Ltd – Cost: $85
Theory and practical included. Topics include: Occupational Health & Safety, mobile equipment regulations, farm tractors on public roads, tractor stability, instruments and controls, hitching and connecting implements, PTO safety and safe tractor operation.
You must pre-register by contacting Charlotte at 902-368-7289 / charlottec@peifa.ca. Course is limited to 12 participants.
National Organic Week – Sept 17 – 25, 2016
Canada’s National Organic Week is the largest annual celebration of organic food, farming and products across the country. MORE
PEI COPC 13th Annual Organic Harvest Meal & Celebration
September 25, 2016 6:00 PM at Confederation Centre of the Arts. MORE
Namaste Lamb Event
Featuring Celebrity Chef Vikram Vij
A newly branded signature event this year on the Fall Flavours calendar and it will be held on September 24th at 6:00 pm. The event will be held at Rodd Crowbush Resort. Tickets are $90 per person and can be purchased online or by phone at 1-866-960-9912 MORE
