Local, Regional, Canadian News
Minister MacAulay Leads Largest-Ever Agricultural Delegation to China
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today completed the first portion of his ten-day mission to China. Over 100 Canadian industry representatives from across Canada travelled with the Minister to Qingdao and Beijing. MORE
Alberta farmers suffering bovine TB losses can get ‘fair market value’ for cattle: CFIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said late Wednesday it has started the process of destroying an infected herd of Alberta cattle this week, after one cow tested positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB). MORE
THE IMPACT OF HEAT AND DROUGHT ON THE 2016 ONTARIO POTATO CROP
Each growing season is different but the 2016 season was like none we have ever seen before. Planting started later than usual due to the cold weather. MORE
Job opportunity
Dairy Nutrition Assistant – Scothorn Nutrition MORE
Livestock
More Promotion for Brazilian Beef in Arab Countries
Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and the Brazilian Beef Exporters Association (Abiec) have signed a technical cooperation agreement to work together in advertising and building the product image of beef from Brazil in Arab countries. MORE
Cattle Outlook: Unemployment Decline Good for Meat Demand
There has been some good news for the economy lately. Third quarter GDP growth rebounded to 2.9 per cent and the October unemployment rate declined to 4.9 per cent. That should be positive for meat demand, write Ron Plain and Scott Brown, Ag Economics, MU. MORE
Animal Diseases Can Enter US in Feed Imports, Warns Expert
Can foreign animal diseases enter the US via feed imports from high risk countries? Until recently, the answer was not known as the research had not been done. MORE
Prohibited Pork Products Seized at Orlando Airport
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently seized a shipment of raw beef and pork at Orlando International Airport that potentially carried classical swine fever disease. MORE
Hog Outlook: Hog Slaughter Up 5.5% From Last Week
This week’s hog slaughter totaled a record 2.532 million head, up 5.5 per cent from last week, up 7.2 per cent from the same week last year, and 8,000 head above the old record set just two weeks ago, writes Ron Plain and Scott Brown, Ag Economics, MU. MORE
New ASF Outbreak Hits Central Ukraine
Ukraine has reported two new outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) to the OIE following cases of the disease in the Kiev area. MORE
New Label Expected to Drive Welfare Improvements on Danish Pig Farms
Following on from the news that Denmark is introducing a new government-backed animal welfare logo for pork products, ThePigSite gleaned more information from Trine Vig, Chief Advisor, Animal Welfare and Animal Health Policy, Danish Agriculture and Food Council, who was speaking about the logo at the Herning Pig Congress. MORE
Camelina meal approved as feed for egg-laying hens in Canada
The Saskatoon-based Smart Earth Seeds has received federal approval to offer the Omega-3 rich camelina meal as a feed ingredient for egg-laying hens. MORE
Foodservice giants want slower-growing chickens
Two giants in the United States foodservice industry have announced they will be requiring their chicken to be strains that are slower growing. MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – November 3 HERE
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Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Friday, November 4 HERE
Potatoes
Authorities Greenlight Calyxt GMO Potato Variety
Calyxt, Inc., a Minnesota-based company, announced that it has completed the first field trials of its cold-storable potato in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. MORE
Bundesrat changes import regulation for consumption potatoes
The German Bundesrat accepted the changed agricultural import regulation on 26 October, 2016. The core element is the new import regulation for consumption potatoes. MORE
Potato prices spike, despite record output
Record potato production has created a surplus of the commodity in Bangladesh, yet the prices of potato have significantly increased in a week. MORE
Albert Bartlett to launch new varieties at Waitrose
Albert Bartlett is launching two new year-round potato varieties at Waitrose this week. The new potato types, grown exclusively by the Lincolnshire-based producer, are suitable for both baking or roasting, according to the firm – but this is where the similarity ends. MORE
Russia and Egypt discuss the supply of potatoes
A delegation of Russian experts in the field of agriculture and pest control has visited Egypt to discuss the supply to Russia of Egyptian potatoes, fruits and vegetables with the head of the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture, Issam Fayyid. MORE
German potato export figures look good
German export has been very good so far this season: 149.000 t exported to the Netherlands (18.000 t last year) and 30.000 t to Belgium (6.000 t last year), and this is just for the month of August. MORE
Mahindra HZPC Aeroponics Facility promises top quality seed potatoes for Indian farmers
MHZPC, a 60:40 JV of Mahindra Agri Solutions Limited (MASL) and HZPC, today inaugurated its modern and state-of-the-art Aeroponic facility in Mohali. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American grain/oilseed review: Canola declines further ahead of the weekend
ICE Futures Canada canola ended lower on Friday, pressured by forecasts for improved weather in parts of Western Canada over the weekend. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Friday: Canola futures prices lower, barley unchanged HERE
New soybean varieties in 2017 for Western Canada
Demand for soybeans just keeps rising on the Prairies MORE
Soy, wheat edge higher on fund buying ahead of USDA report
U.S. soybean, wheat and corn futures were slightly higher on Friday, boosted by light investment fund buying ahead of next week’s presidential election and U.S. Department of Agriculture monthly supply and demand data, traders said. MORE
Pest Patrol: What is the best strategy for managing perennial sow thistle?
With lateral roots that go as deep as two metres and seed production approaching 10,000 per plant, perennial sow thistle is extremely difficult to eradicate. MORE
AM markets: ags gain amid risk-on feel as US election closes HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
Potash and Agrium shareholders vote
Shareholders voted more than 98 per cent in favour of a merger of Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan and Agrium Inc. in separate votes Thursday. MORE
Regular Updates
PEIDAF Agriculture Marketing Report – November 4 HERE
FCC Express – November 4 HERE
CFA in Action – November 2 HERE
Rayglen Market Comments – November 2 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Friday, November 4 HERE
AgWeather Atlantic HERE
Today’s Local Weather – HERE
Meetings and Events
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
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
