Dead fish found in Roseville, P.E.I., watershed
Water, soil, vegetation and fish samples being collected for testing MORE
Officials investigating fish kill in Roseville, P.E.I.
Government officials have confirmed a report of dead fish discovered in Roseville Monday. MORE
No free trade deal with China? That’s OK, much can be done until then: Barton
Even without a Chinese-Canadian free trade deal, the federal government should be deepening its business relationship with the rapidly expanding Asian economy on multiple fronts, says a global expert tapped by Ottawa to help lift Canada’s lacklustre growth. MORE
Canada and Alberta Support Farm Families with Irrigation Investments
The Governments of Canada and Alberta are providing $1 million in grants to improve water management, environmental sustainability and agricultural production. The grants will provide funding to help irrigation districts and irrigators plan and develop tools that will enhance innovation and improve efficiency of Alberta’s irrigation systems. MORE
Alberta Open Farm Days gives inside look into agriculture industry
The agriculture industry in Alberta is a multi-billion dollar business but most people don’t know much about it. This weekend, farmers around the province opened their gates to the public to show them what they do. MORE
Livestock
StatsCan – Livestock estimates, July 1, 2016 HERE and HERE
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle slump sixth straight day
Feeder cattle finish higher, lean hog market closes lower MORE
Western Canadian Swine Herd is Healthy and Strong
The Veterinary Council with the Canadian Pork Council reports the status of the western Canadian Swine herd is healthy and strong, writes Bruce Cochrane. MORE
CME: Volatility Remains in US Hog Markets
Volatility remains the name of the game in both the cattle and hog markets. USDA released on Friday the results of its monthly feedlot survey and we think the results will likely be viewed by futures participants as neutral to slightly bearish. MORE
Eight Human Cases of influenza A H3N2 Confirmed in Michigan
All of the confirmed cases had exposure to swine at county fairs in Muskegon, Cass, and Ingham counties during July and August where sick pigs had also been identified. MORE
WTO Rules Against Russia’s Embargo on EU Pigs, Pork
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has declared that the Russian ban on the imports of pig and pork products from the EU is illegal, in breach of WTO rules and should be lifted. MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – August 18 HERE
Scroll down the page to find the current report.
Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Monday, August 22 HERE
Potatoes
POTATO CROP REPORT FOR AUG. 15, 2016 HERE
Zebra Chip Confirmed in Idaho
At least two fields in western Idaho were found to exhibit a high incidence of severe zebra chip symptoms in tubers last week. The incidence is estimated to be upwards of 60 percent. MORE
Australia Reviewing GMO Potato
Australia’s food regulation agency has called for submissions as it reviews a genetically modified potato designed to produce fewer undesired chemicals when fried. U.S. authorities approved the Simplot-produced potato, called Innate, for growing and processing last year. MORE
Aviko Potato provides detailed information on the development of the 2016 potato crop
Aviko Potato is responsible for the purchase, logistics and quality management of all potatoes for the Aviko Group factories. This mainly concerns the raw material supply for the five factories in the Netherlands, but the company are also closely involved with the cultivation of potatoes for Aviko Group production locations in Germany, Belgium, Poland, Sweden and China. MORE
Croatian Potato Growers unable to compete with imports from France and Germany
Consumers in Croatia say that local potatoes should not be more expensive than German or French potatoes. MORE
Weekly Michigan Potato Report – August 17 HERE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American Grains/Oilseed Review – Canola firms ahead of report
THE ICE Futures Canada canola market finished higher on Monday, as traders positioned themselves ahead of the release of Tuesday’s canola crop estimates report, compiled by Statistics Canada. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Monday: Canola futures prices higher, barley unchanged HERE
AM markets: grains ease as official data trumps tour results HERE
U.S. grains: Soybeans climb on persistent export demand
Wheat down on ample world stocks, CBOT delivery prospects MORE
PEI Grain Elevators Prices – August 11 HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
More than just bumblebees
A new research project at AAFC is assessing habitat for the 231 different species of native bees in Manitoba MORE
Biofuels are mankind’s greatest blunder
Proponents of biofuels are simply refusing to count their true environmental cost MORE
Will you marry me, Sally?
John Yokimas, a farmer in East Selkirk, Manitoba, had an unusual way of asking Sally Hnatiuk if she is willing to marry him. 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
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Monday, August 22 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
