Local, Regional, Canadian News
Job Posting – PEIFA
The PEI Federation of Agriculture is seeking a full-time Program Officer.
Deadline for applications is October 14th, 2016
View the job posting HERE
Getting serious about local food
Philly Markowitz is fired up about supporting local farmers in an effort to build up rural communities throughout Ontario’s Grey County MORE
Apprenticeship Networking Commons
This event will provide your company with an opportunity to meet with job seekers interested in the skilled trades and technology sector to discuss your company’s hiring needs.
Saturday, November 5th 2016, 3pm to 6pm
Tourism and Culinary Centre Cafeteria – 4, Sydney Street, Charlottetown PEI
For more information you can call us at (902) 368-4650
Due to limited space please register as soon as possible!
Young Farmers, Apply to the Successor Development Program Today
The program will award 10 lucky young farmers with the opportunity to join us at 3 prestigious farm management events in the coming year, and work with renowned farm family coach Elaine Froese along with farm consultant Cedric MacLeod to help build their farm management skills while navigating through family farm transition. Young farmers must apply by written submission or video by October 24th, so time is of the essence! MORE
Livestock
Pain relief for cattle gets Canadian approval
Boehringer Ingelheim’s Metacam 20 has obtained approval in Canada for use in cattle to reduce pain associated with abdominal surgery, such as caesarean section. MORE
Saskatchewan government targets wolves again to reduce livestock predation
he Saskatchewan government is again targeting wolves in the hope of reducing livestock losses. MORE
Much talk, no action on supply management border issues
A Commons trade committee meeting heard lots of words but little new information at a recent hearing MORE
What Factors are Causing Beef Market Falls?
The recent rally in fed cattle futures proved to be short lived (as so many before it) and the nearby contract led the entire complex lower again, according to the latest Daily Livestock Report published by Steiner Consulting Group. MORE
Weak cash prices extend live cattle losses
Feeder cattle close sharply lower, lean hogs finish higher MORE
NZ Study Confirms Benefits of Dairy-Beef Integration
The final report of a five year study into the use of quality beef genetics in a dairy beef supply chain has been released, confirming the potential for dairy farmers to produce high value calves with minimal calving problems using proven beef genetics. MORE
Rising Demand, Limited Production Supporting Global Meat Prices
prices for staple grains were more than offset by rising sugar and dairy prices in this month’s Food Price Index from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). MORE
Pork Producers Well Positioned to Deal with Lower Prices Resulting From High Slaughter Numbers
The Director of Risk Management with h@ms Marketing Services says pork producers are generally well positioned to weather effects of higher than anticipated slaughter hog numbers this coming fall and winter, writes Bruce Cochrane. MORE
Pressure from Germany Is Passed, Quotations Going Down
This current week, the pig slaughter market has exerted considerable pressure on almost all EU member countries. MORE
China Hog Market Report
The first 7 days of October are known in China as the Golden Week. Except for the Spring Festival, it is now China’s longest holiday. MORE
Brazilian Pork Exports Up 30.7 per cent in August
The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) has revealed that Brazilian pork exports grew 30.7 per cent in August, compared to the same period last year. MORE
Millions of chickens reported dead in Hurricane Matthew floods
Hog manure pits also reported swamped by floodwaters MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – October 6 HERE
*Scroll down to find current report
Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Wednesday, October 12 HERE
Potatoes
Michigan Restaurant Show with Michigan Potatoes
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission will once again be highlighting the importance and health benefits of America’s favorite vegetable at the Michigan Restaurant Show next week in Novi, Michigan. This show stands at the intersection of the food service industry in Michigan; consisting of restaurant owners, chefs, culinary students, processors, and many others. MORE
High Hopes for Ahlat Potatoes
It is harvesting season for potatoes in Ahlat district of Bitlis, eastern Turkey. One of the country’s main potato producing area, Ahlat, has a dedicated land of 15,000 ha, supplying both local trade and other regions in Turkey. MORE
Korean farmers denied surplus potato harvest
Agricultural production has increased in North Korea this year, yet authorities in northern provinces are once again refusing to distribute promised surplus grain to area farmers and are also demanding that potatoes harvested beyond state requirements be used to produce food starch, North Korean sources say. MORE
Potato industry event discusses Brexit and Blackleg
AHDB Potatoes will use this year’s Seed Industry Event on 3 November to review the industry’s current approach to controlling blackleg. MORE
First PGI-marked packets at Torti Patate
The commercialisation of PGI potatoes from Fucino started on 10th October 2016, though the Statute for the Consorzio di Tutela has not yet been approved. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola Up, But Beans Down
ICE Futures Canada canola contracts were stronger on Wednesday, despite losses in Chicago Board of Trade soybeans, as adverse weather across Western Canada provided support. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Wednesday: Canola futures prices mostly lower, barley unchanged HERE
ICE canola holding onto gains ahead of USDA
Canola contracts on the ICE Futures Canada platform were holding onto small gains at midday Wednesday, as traders await the release of the USDA’s monthly supply/demand report out later in the session. MORE
Canola watching weather
Snow, rain and cold temperatures over the past week helped canola futures trend higher, hitting their strongest levels in three months. MORE
Corn, soy likely rangebound
Soybeans and corn at the Chicago Board of Trade are likely to be rangebound following a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Wednesday. MORE
U.S. grains: Corn, soy, wheat fall after USDA report
USDA forecasts record-large U.S. soy, corn harvests; wheat sags on ample supplies MORE
AM markets: grains revive, amid ‘surprise’ at data aftermath HERE
PEI Grain Elevator Prices – September 20 HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
Saskatchewan premier tells Ottawa that Clinton’s climate plan a better approach
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should look south of the border before implementing a carbon tax in Canada. MORE
Deere to license Precision Planting wares to Ag Leader
Iowa precision ag equipment maker Ag Leader will be able to make and sell high-speed planting equipment using certain systems from Precison Planting — when, or if, Deere and Co. seals its deal to buy the latter company. MORE
Germany’s top court hears CETA challenge
Germany’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday began hearing a legal challenge to a planned EU-Canada free trade deal that could paralyze the accord. MORE
Human and animal welfare closely linked: conference
International speakers visit Winnipeg to share research on animal welfare and human mental health MORE
Regular Updates
PEIDAF Agriculture Marketing Report – October 7 HERE
Rayglen Market Comments – October 12 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Wednesday, October 12 HERE
AgWeather Atlantic HERE
Today’s Local Weather – HERE
Meetings and Events
Chainsaw Maintenance and Safety course
The PEI Woodlot Owners Association – in co-operation with the Department of Forestry is holding a Weekend Woodsman Chainsaw Maintenance and Safety course at the Beach Grove Forestry complex on Wed, Oct 19th at 6:00 pm.
There will be a Cutting and Felling workshop on Saturday, October 22nd — weather permitting.
Pre-registration is necessary as only 10 people can be accommodated.
No charge for PEIWOA members; $20 charge for non-members.
Contact John Rowe at 902-940-1933 or rowe@pei.sympatico.ca
ACORN, Atlantic Canada’s Organic Regional Network
SEEDS OF CHANGE: Changing Climate, Changing Agriculture – the annual ACORN Conference and Trade Show! ACORN’s conference is a fun, three-day event that brings together organic and sustainable farmers, processors and businesses from across the region and beyond. MORE
Apprenticeship Networking Commons
This event will provide your company with an opportunity to meet with job seekers interested in the skilled trades and technology sector to discuss your company’s hiring needs.
Saturday, November 5th 2016, 3pm to 6pm
Tourism and Culinary Centre Cafeteria – 4, Sydney Street, Charlottetown PEI
For more information you can call us at (902) 368-4650
Due to limited space please register as soon as possible!
Digging into Soil Health
If you care about the health of our soils, this is an event you don’t want to miss!
Healthy soils are the foundation of strong economies, sustainable food production, enhanced biodiversity, and cleaner air and water. Take a moment to think about the consequences of not caring for our soils and then make your plans to come to Atlantic Soils 2016.
November 17th, 2016 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Delta Beausejour Hotel, Moncton, New Brunswick MORE
World Food Day – October 16 MORE
