Local, Regional, Canadian News
P.E.I. agriculture sector in good shape, economist says
Prince Edward Island’s agriculture sector is well positioned to weather a slow Canadian economy, says an economist with Farm Credit Canada. MORE
It’s all gravy for P.E.I. potato industry
The Prince Edward Island potato board says the high price for potatoes will put millions of extra dollars into the provincial economy this winter. MORE
Islanders curious about backyard chickens
More than 60 people gathered at the Farm Centre in Charlottetown on Saturday to learn how to keep chickens in their own backyards. MORE
Eastern P.E.I. amalgamation committee looking for more reps
The Three Rivers steering committee wants to add four representatives from the unincorporated areas in their proposed amalgamation zone. MORE
Retail meat competition is more intense – and that’s good for producers
Strong demand is the best cure for the ills that growing supply and low prices produce. MORE
Government of Canada Addresses Border Controls for Supply-Managed Goods
Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced today, as part of the Government’s strong support for supply management, the Government of Canada is taking steps to address the concerns of import predictability and effective border controls for supply-managed commodities, while ensuring that Canadian processors who use dairy and poultry inputs can remain competitive in export markets. MORE
Governments and Industry Collaborate on Made-in-Manitoba Foods with Health Benefits
The governments of Canada and Manitoba have invested approximately $135,000 with the Flax Council of Canada to develop four nutritious, flax-based food products which may also help lower cholesterol, Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced today. 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
Attention: Class A Pesticide Applicator Certificate Holders
To renew your pesticide applicator certificate there are three options available for you:
First Option: Renewal of your certificate by receiving Continuing Education Credits.
Second Option: Take a one day training course & write the two hour exam.
Third Option: Make an appointment to come in and write the two hour exam.
First Option: The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will be offering two different training days Day A and Day B. You are required to attend one Day A and one Day B over the five year re-certification period. Only one day per calendar year can be credited.
Day A – Topics covered: General Information, Regulations, Environmental Safety, and Application Technology.
Day B – Topics covered: Emergency Response, Labeling, Professionalism, Traceability, Integrated Pest Management, and Human Health and Safety.
Your current Pesticide Applicator Certificate will remain valid until the expiry date printed on your certificate. New Class A certificates will now all have an expiry date of March 31. The fee payable for a new 5-year certificate is $75.
When you have met the requirements to renew your license, you will be mailed an application form for renewal of your Pesticide Applicator Certificate. Should you fail to attend both of these training sessions prior to the expiry date on your current Certificate, you will need to successfully complete the written examination to obtain a new certificate.
The 2017 training schedule is as follows:
Day A:
December 6,2016 Rodd Royalty, TCH, Charlottetown
January 10,2017 Access Center, O’Leary
January 24,2017 Rodd Royalty, TCH, Charlottetown
January 31,2017 Loyalist Inn, Summerside
February 21, 2017 Lane’s Riverhouse Inn, Montague
March 14, 2017 Rodd Royalty, TCH Charlottetown
Day B:
December 8,2016 Rodd Royalty, TCH, Charlottetown
January 12,2017 Access Centre, O’Leary
January 26,2017 Rodd Royalty, THC, Charlottetown
February 2,2017 Loyalist Inn, Summerside
February 22,2017 Lanes Riverhouse Inn, Montague
March 16, 2017 Rodd Royalty, TCH, Charlottetown
Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. All information sessions begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be completed by 4:00 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided, and there is a $ 25. fee to offset this cost. To register for one of these training days please call (902) 368-4154.
Livestock
Bovine TB probe turns up more TB-positive cattle
Federal inspectors have confirmed a southeastern Alberta cow found with bovine tuberculosis in September was not just a one-off. MORE
Beef Producers mull tough season at district meetings
The Manitoba Beef Producers has been meeting throughout the province this fall to talk directly to members MORE
CME live cattle gain slightly before USDA report
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures nearby contracts posted modest gains on Friday as traders tweaked positions before the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s monthly Cattle on Feed report at 2 p.m. CT. MORE
Researchers at Calgary university explore antibiotic resistance link
University of Calgary researchers say there’s enough evidence to suggest a direct link between the use of antibiotics in animals and antibiotic resistance. MORE
Study Shows Mood and Personality Affect the Decisions of Pigs
The judgements and decisions a pig makes are governed by their mood – whether good or bad – and their personality type, according to new research. MORE
Further Reduction in Antimicrobial Use on Danish Pig Farms
Antimicrobial consumption in Danish animals has continued to decrease in 2015, mainly due to a reduction in pigs. MORE
Weekly Hog Slaughter Continues to Rise
This week’s hog slaughter totaled 2.531 million head, up 3.2 per cent from last week, up 5.7 per cent from the same week last year, and if not revised, the second most ever in a week behind the 2,532,244 head slaughtered the week ending on November 5, 2016, write Ron Plain and Scott Brown, Ag Economics, MU. MORE
Ukraine Reports Further ASF Outbreaks
Three more outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) have been reported in the Khmel’nitskiy and Nikolayev regions of Ukraine. MORE
More ASF Reported in Russian Pigs
Russia has reported two more outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) on pig farms. MORE
Finland Creates Animal Protein Feed From Biogas
Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT) has developed a solution for converting even small sources of methane-rich biogas into raw materials for animal feed or bioplastic on farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. MORE
Tighter border programs eyed for poultry, dairy imports
CBSA considering ways to certify spent-fowl imports MORE
Producers won’t be grandfathered into new chicken quota program
New specialty quota program penalizes existing specialty chicken producers for production over 30,000 kgs with 40-cent levy MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – November 17 HERE
*Scroll down to find current report
Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Friday, November 18 HERE
Potatoes
Record harvest for Canada’s potato growers
Manitoba potato growers harvested, on average, a record 348 hundredweight (cwt) an acre this fall, up eight per cent from the previous record of 322 cwt set last year. MORE
The top six potato varieties grown in the United States (Fall Crop)
In this article, PotatoPro wants to give you an in depth insight in the potato varieties grown in the United States. We generated a Top 6 potato varieties based on the USDA data for the 2016 fall potato crop. MORE
Winter promotions entice shoppers with potato dishes for the holidays
Fresh Solutions Network announces its new winter promotions that will inspire shoppers to purchase potato side dishes by providing them with innovate ideas on how to serve the popular American tradition during the holiday and winter season. MORE
USDA-NASS ESTIMATES NORTH DAKOTA POTATO PRODUCTION DOWN 28 PER CENT
United States Department of Agriculture-National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) is estimating only 64,000 out of 80,000 planted potato acres in North Dakota will be harvested. MORE
Major Seed Potato Supply deal signed between Scotland and Kenya
Scottish seed potatoes can be imported to Kenya after an agreement was signed between the two countries in a boost to the sector, Scotland’s Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has announced. MORE
Certificates Seed Potato Company HZPC rise again with the maximum 10 percent
The value of the certificate of HZPC Holding B.V. (“HZPC”), the world leader in potato breeding and seed potato trade, is determined on € 150.60 at the biannual stock trading day. MORE
Farmer sells 32 tons of potatoes in one night
A potato farmer from Qinghai, found himself stranded in Shenzhen with 32 tons of potatoes. His situation attracted so much attention on social media that he cleared his produce in one night. The 60-year-old man, surnamed Ma, went to Shenzhen hoping to make money from his potatoes. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola lower after quiet day
ICE Futures Canada canola futures were lower at Friday’s close after chopping around both sides of unchanged in quiet activity as traders squared positions ahead of the weekend. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Friday: Canola futures prices lower, barley unchanged HERE
OMAFRA seen needing a soil health ‘tuneup’
Crop insurance incentives sought to encourage soil-healthy production MORE
Wheat climbs on short-covering ahead of weekend
U.S. wheat futures rose about one per cent on Friday as dry weather and expectations of a drop in U.S. wheat plantings prompted short-covering ahead of the weekend, analysts said. MORE
Malt barley market weaker with increased supplies
Despite reports of quality issues this year, malt barley prices are soft, as increased quantity put a damper on the market. MORE
Baltic Dry Index hits highest levels in nearly two years
The Baltic Dry Index has posted sharp gains over the past month, rising to its highest levels in nearly two years. MORE
AM markets: fund data give Thanksgiving fillip to grains HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
Alberta energy company, farm owners reach settlement over contaminated land
A Calgary-based energy company has reached a settlement with an Alberta family, two years after the family alleged its farmland was contaminated by chemicals. MORE
Gay Lea lays out dairy processing expansion plans
Expansions worth $60M planned for SW Ontario creamery MORE
Maple Leaf to shut southern Ontario turkey plant
Processing to be farmed out to Sofina Foods MORE
Regular Updates
FCC Express – November 18 HERE
Weekly PEI Agriculture Market Comments – November 18 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Friday, November 18 HERE
AgWeather Atlantic HERE
Today’s Local Weather – HERE
Meetings and Events
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
