Local, Regional, Canadian News
Lawrence MacAulay leads largest ever trade mission to China
Delegation includes more than 100 Canadian industries, plus P.E.I. Agriculture minister Alan McIsaac MORE
Ottawa looking at alternative to CETA compensation for dairy producers
The move comes as a surprise to industry groups like the Dairy Farmers of Canada who were promised cash by the previous government MORE
Information Session – Workers Compensation Board – Coverage for Farmers
Effective January 1, 2017, all farms will be required to have WCB coverage under the Workers Compensation Act. For more information, please join us on
Wednesday, December 7th 12:00 – 5:00pm
Farm Centre – 420 University Avenue
For more information please call (902) 368-7289
Beef producers are invited to attend the PEI Cattle Producers Fall District Meetings
Wednesday, Nov 23, Farm Centre
Thursday, Nov 24, Linkletter Community Centre
We will review the new Levy System and changes to CIB
Meetings begin and 7:30 pm.
For more information, please contact Rinnie Bradley at the PEICP office at (902)368-2229
McCain Produce Inc. Job Opportunity
McCain Produce Inc. is currently seeking a results-oriented team player in Summerside, PEI in the role of Sales Representative. This position is responsible for strategic management and development of the fresh potato category with both defined key accounts as well as business development with potential customers. MORE
Livestock
Bovine TB strain of Mexican origin in Alberta probe
While new to Canada, the strain of tuberculosis bacteria which infected the Alberta cow at the centre of a bovine TB probe has been seen before in Mexico. MORE
The Increasing Threat from Mycotoxins to Global Food Security
Remarks by Christopher Elliott, Queens University Belfast, United Kingdom at the 2016 World Nutrition Forum in Vancouver, Canada. MORE
Cattle on Feed Numbers Expected to Fall
Analysts polled in the last few days by Urner Barry indicate that they expect the November 1 cattle on feed inventory to be down 1.1 per cent from a year ago, according to the latest Daily Livestock Report published by Steiner Consulting Group. MORE
Brazilian Beef Exports Continue to Grow
Brazilian beef industry ended the month of October with more than US$ 449 million in exports, according to the Brazilian Association of Meat Exporters (Abiec). MORE
Investors Take Action to Manage Antibiotic Overuse Risk in Farming
To mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week a new investor briefing has been released highlighting the risks to global investors from the systematic overuse of antibiotics in livestock farming. MORE
Canada’s Livestock Producers Have Role in Reducing Antimicrobial Resistance
A Professor with the University of Saskatchewan says the livestock industry has a role to play in contributing to reducing antimicrobial resistance, writes Bruce Cochrane. MORE
Week to Week Variation in US Pork Production Causing Problems
For the week ending November 12 the total supply of red meat and poultry is up about 2 per cent from the same week a year ago. However, most of the increase is due to more beef coming to market, writes the Steiner Consulting Group. MORE
Trade, Labour Big Issues for Agriculture in Trump Presidency
The election of Republican candidate Donald Trump as the 45th President of the US could have long-term implications on labour and trade in the food and agriculture sector, according to a report from the Rabobank Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory (FAR) group. MORE
Senasa Runs Final Campaign Against Classical Swine Fever
The National Agrarian Health Service SENASA has entered the last stage of the campaign against classical swine fever. The aim is to have 83,520 pigs vaccinated by the end of 2016. MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – November 10 HERE
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Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Wednesday, November 16 HERE
Potatoes
WOORDMAN FARMS NAMED CHAMPION GROWER
Woordman Farms of Taber, Alta., was named the 2015-2016 McCain Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Coaldale plant during the 17th Annual McCain Growers’ Banquet held recently at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre. MORE
Mark Klompien new CEO of United Potato Growers of America
United Potato Growers of America announced today that its executive board has unanimously chosen Mark Klompien as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer, replacing Jerry Wright. MORE
Italy: Good potato season
“The potato season has gone well regarding both quality and yields, which are superior to 2015,” reports Antonio Ruggiero; a company that produces and commercialises around 100 thousand tons of potatoes and carrots every year. MORE
Tensions on potato market will remain for the entire season
Tensions on the potato market will remain for now. The harvest is as good as over by now, but quality is not always good and is very inconsistent. MORE
How the fresh produce industry is coping with the rupee restrictions
The removal of 500 and 1000 rupee notes on November 9 came as a huge shock and has affected all of those involved in the fresh produce industry, as India is still a largely cash based society. The move has hit apple exporters in Kashmir and has caused seed potato prices to crash, but it has also seen Tiruchi airport switch to card transactions for it air cargo consignments. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola higher, but stuck in range
ICE Futures Canada canola futures were higher on Wednesday, as solid end-user demand provided support. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Wednesday: Canola futures prices higher, barley unchanged HERE
Get your soybeans planted early
When farmers first began growing soybeans north of the border, the general recommendation was to wait until the May long weekend to plant. MORE
Ergot tolerances set for chickpeas, fababeans
Chickpeas and fababean crops graded in Canada will have a new maximum tolerance for ergot next year, even though the cereal disease doesn’t occur in either crop. MORE
Profit-making N strategies for growing corn
After a dry season, maybe it’s time for some hard thinking about how you apply nitrogen MORE
AM markets: grains start firm. But can the gains stick? HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
KAP develops carbon pricing position after intense debate
Farmers should be exempted from paying a price on emissions resulting directly from food production, while getting some of the carbon revenues to help them further reduce emissions MORE
Better data on landownership crucial to protecting farms
Nobody knows exactly what’s happening with farmland sales and how many sales are to non-farmers MORE
Showcasing the value of the forage industry
The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association will highlight Manitoba’s unique forage research initiatives at the organization’s national conference MORE
India acts to help farmers hit by black money crackdown
India’s government on Thursday announced immediate steps to ease a cash crunch for farmers amid widespread criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s shock decision to withdraw high-value bills in the middle of the sowing and wedding season. MORE
Making the Most of Food
In order to meet the global population’s growing demand for food, research by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) predicts that the worldwide food manufacturing and processing industries need to increase their total output by 70 per cent by 2050. MORE
Regular Updates
CFA in Action – November 15 HERE
Rayglen Market Comments – November 16 HERE
Weekly PEI Agriculture Market Comments – November 11 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Tuesday, November 15 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
Beef producers are invited to attend the PEI Cattle Producers Fall District Meetings
Wednesday, November 23, Farm Centre
Thursday, November 24, Linkletter Community Centre
We will review the new Levy System and changes to CIB
Meetings begin and 7:30 pm.
For more information, please contact Rinnie Bradley at the PEICP office at (902)368-2229
The PEI Woodlot Association, in partnership with the Island Nature Trust and the Dep’t of Communities, Land and Environment, is sponsoring an information session and workshop on the identification and control of invasive species here on PEI.
It will be held at the Emyvale Community Center, Emyvale, on Saturday morning , Nov 26th beginning at 9:00 am. Calling all woodlot owners; members of the conservation and watershed groups on PEI; and other interested individuals. Everyone is welcome.
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
FCC Ag Knowledge Exchange
Date: December 6, 2016
Location: Charlottetown, PEI
Hosted by: FCC Charlottetown Office
Topic: Tax and the Corporate Farm, presented by Lance Stockbrugger
Register: HERE
Information Session – Workers Compensation Board – Coverage for Farmers
Effective January 1, 2017, all farms will be required to have WCB coverage under the Workers Compensation Act. For more information, please join us on
Wednesday, December 7th 12:00 – 5:00pm
Farm Centre – 420 University Avenue
For more information please call (902) 368-7289
