Local, Regional, Canadian News
Government ministers tout benefits of CETA for Islanders
Dairy farmers on P.E.I. concerned about the increase of international cheese imports MORE
Development of Local Agriculture
Lawrence MacAulay, the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Pierre Paradis, the Quebec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, today announced the establishment of an initial measure to support public awareness and education activities related to local agriculture. MORE
Livestock Producers in Three Provinces Receive Tax Relief for 2016
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, today released a list of designated regions in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec where livestock tax deferrals have been authorized for 2016 due to drought. 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
OFA elects new president
Keith Currie now heads Ontario’s largest farm organization MORE
Bull calf hoofs it from Agribition, causes rush-hour chase in Regina
The Canadian Western Agribition has set up in Regina for the week, but the show went on the road Tuesday morning during rush hour. MORE
Information Session
- A. Grain & Pulse Solutions would like to invite interested agricultural producers to an information session to discuss future Pulse acres, mainly on Prince Edward Island and expanding into Atlantic Canada.
Tuesday, December 13th 1pm-3pm
PEI Farm Centre, 420 University Ave (rooms 105-106)
Green and Yellow Field Pea 2017 expansion of acreage throughout PEI and the Atlantic Provinces will be the main focus. Faba bean production acreage will also be discussed in addition to winter pulse crop possibilities.
Discussions will consist of:
Introduction of W. A. Grain & Pulse Solutions, who we are and what we do.
Rotational benefits of Pulse crops.
Review of 2016 crop year results, best practice and lessons learned.
Introduction of new pulse varieties, both production and trial.
Marketing, export and value add potential for PEI and Atlantic Canada.
Results of Northern Ontario/Quebec and Western programs.
Livestock
Canada’s beef export sector waiting, watching
As speculation swirls around U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to renegotiate NAFTA, officials with Canada’s beef industry are taking a measured approach. MORE
Rancher says cattle producers under bovine TB quarantine need financial help
Rancher Brad Osadczuk says having his cattle quarantined for the last two months due to a bovine tuberculosis outbreak is hurting his business and his family — and he wants the federal government to step in with financial help. MORE
Feeder cattle jump on positive outlook
Average prices for steer and heifer calves jumped $8-$10 this past week with some buyers reporting values as much as $15 above week-ago levels. MORE
Massive Funding Boost for New Zealand Beef Genetics Research
In a landmark collaboration, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Genetics and Meat and Livestock Australia are committing a total of $5.2m over three years towards major joint beef research projects. MORE
Chief Vets Highlight GB Cattle Health, Welfare Progress
The latest state-of-the-industry report examining the health and welfare of cattle in Great Britain has identified significant progress across key areas of mastitis, lameness and longevity, and for the first time looks in depth at the issues facing the dairy and beef sectors around antimicrobial resistance (AMR). MORE
UK Takes Steps to Open Chinese Beef Market
British beef producers are a step closer to exporting their high-quality meat to China, following a vote of confidence from inspectors, levy board AHDB Beef and Lamb has reported. MORE
Dairy sector gets $350 million from feds
The investment is intended to offset losses expected in the sector when CETA is implemented MORE
CPC pleased with restored access to the Argentinian market
Canadian Pork producers are pleased that Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announced access for Canadian pork to the Argentinian market would be restored. MORE
Pork Producers Encouraged to Consider Seasonal Flu Shots
The Veterinary Counsel with the Canadian Pork Council is encouraging pork producers to be prepared for the wave of seasonal flu, writes Bruce Cochrane. MORE
Demonstration of New Technology for Washing Swine Transport Trailers Expected By March
A multi-disciplinary multi-institutional team of researchers expects to be ready by March to demonstrate new technology designed to speed up the washing of swine transport trailers, writes Bruce Cochrane. MORE
Why Ivory Coast Pig Farmers Are Fed Up With their Ministry
In a letter addressed to the Minister of Animal and Fishery Resources, the Ivory Coast’s pig farmers have denounced the massive imports of pork in the country. MORE
Hogs falter on profit-taking after two-month high
U.S. hog futures eased about one per cent on Tuesday as investors locked in profits after prices earlier climbed to the highest levels in more than two months, traders and analysts said. MORE
Setting Realistic Antibiotic Usage Targets in the UK
AHDB Pork is urging UK pig producers to send in their 2015 on-farm antibiotic usage data, in any shape or form, before the end of the year, to help the industry set realistic reduction targets this spring. MORE
UK Pork Production Production Declines Further
According to the latest figures released from Defra, at 865,100 head, UK clean pig slaughterings were back 5 per cent during October compared to the same month last year. MORE
Chicken farmers cry foul over new regulations
Some specialty chicken producers faced with the possibility of paying thousands in levies MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – November 17 HERE
*Scroll down to find current report
Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Tuesday, November 22 HERE
Potatoes
Canada’s newest potatoes
AAFC’s accelerated release program reveals healthier, higher yielding, more resistant potatoes. MORE
Bayer launches non-fumigant nematicide
Bayer has launched Velum Prime nematicide, the first non-fumigant nematicide registered for potatoes in Canada. MORE
Potandon Adds Organic Potato Line
Potandon Produce LLC, an industry leader in fresh potato innovation, announced immediate availability of both organic red and organic yellow potatoes from the Red River Valley. MORE
Russet Burbank is number 1 potato variety grown in US
PotatoPro has generated a Top 6 potato varieties based on the USDA data for the 2016 fall potato crop. In its statistics, the USDA distinguishes a spring, summer and fall potato crop, but the fall potato crop is by far the largest segment, typically accounting for over 90% of the weight of the potatoes harvested. MORE
Search Warrants for PCN Ordered on Idaho Farms
A federal judge has approved search warrants to take samples from fields in southeastern Idaho after growers refused to allow federal authorities to check for pale cyst nematode (PCN). MORE
European potato processor purchases Pulsed Electric Field system
Pulsemaster, a producer of Pulsed Electric Field systems for potato processing, announced on Nov., 21 that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of a 100kW PEF system to a major producer of high quality French fries and potato specialities. MORE
POTATO DAYS IN THE NETHERLANDS
Potato Days is held the second week of November every year in The Netherlands. At this event, Dutch potato breeding companies showcase their varieties and clones for the table and processing markets. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American grain/oilseed review: Canola edges down
ICE Futures Canada canola ended weaker on Tuesday, pressured by increased farmer-selling and weakness in other vegetable oil markets. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Tuesday: Canola futures prices lower, barley unchanged HERE
Soybeans climb to four-month high
Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures hit a four-month high on Tuesday on strength in Chinese soy markets and technical buying, analysts said. MORE
A year to watch soybean markets
Global soybean supplies are up, but demand is surging too. Any production hiccups could see new market spikes MORE
Rising durum bids topping out in Western Canada
Durum bids in Western Canada posted solid gains over the past two months, with concerns over the quality of the crop behind much of the strength. MORE
Seven steps to accurate soil testing
Many Prairie farmers spend $250,000 or more on fertilizer each year. Are you getting your moneys worth? MORE
Palmer amaranth warning issued in North Dakota
The invasive weed is also really good at developing herbicide resistance MORE
AM markets: did Thanksgiving come early for soybean futures? HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
On-farm cost-sharing program quickly taken up by producers
Farmers say the program has helped them to keep operations up-to-date and more able to adapt MORE
Carbon key to building resilience on farms
Building soil carbon supports soil biota and makes for a healthier farming system MORE
Who has the best veal sandwich?
The verdict is in! After a tireless search extending to every corner of the province, Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) is proud to crown Southhampton restaurant Highview Food & Drink as the winner of Ontario’s Best Veal Sandwich 2016. MORE
Regular Updates
CFA in Action – November 22 HERE
FCC Express – November 18 HERE
Weekly PEI Agriculture Market Comments – November 18 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Tuesday, November 22 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
- A. Grain & Pulse Solutions would like to invite interested agricultural producers to an information session to discuss future Pulse acres, mainly on Prince Edward Island and expanding into Atlantic Canada.
Tuesday, December 13th 1pm-3pm
PEI Farm Centre, 420 University Ave (rooms 105-106)
Green and Yellow Field Pea 2017 expansion of acreage throughout PEI and the Atlantic Provinces will be the main focus. Faba bean production acreage will also be discussed in addition to winter pulse crop possibilities.
Discussions will consist of:
Introduction of W. A. Grain & Pulse Solutions, who we are and what we do.
Rotational benefits of Pulse crops.
Review of 2016 crop year results, best practice and lessons learned.
Introduction of new pulse varieties, both production and trial.
Marketing, export and value add potential for PEI and Atlantic Canada.
Results of Northern Ontario/Quebec and Western programs.
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
