July Member Profile – Roger O’Neill HERE
PEIFA Job Posting
The PEI Federation of Agriculture is seeking a full-time Farm and Food Care Coordinator. View the job posting HERE
PEIFA Golf Tournament
Thursday, August 10th – Countryview Golf Course. 9:00a.m. shotgun start. Includes 9 Holes of golf, cart and bbq steak dinner – $60.00 per person.
Contact Jennifer at 902-368-7289 or jmurphy@peifa.ca to register.
MUST PRE-REGISTER by August 4th.
Local, Regional, Canadian News
Nothing going to waste: Summerside using human waste as fertilizer for green spaces
The City of Summerside is testing out fertilizer made of human waste on its green spaces MORE
Atlantic forestry experts on lookout for arrival of destructive invasive insect
Forestry experts in Atlantic Canada are getting ready for the arrival of a new, invasive species that has destroyed millions of ash trees in other parts of Canada. MORE
Statement by the Government of Canada on Market Access for Pulses from Canada to India
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, today issued the following statement on continued access for Canadian pulses to India MORE
Canadians are eating wiser
Canadians are eating more protein, including meat, which is an improvement, according to the Institute of Medicine.
The most recent figures from Satistics Canada also indicate that adults are eating a bit more fat and fewer carbohydrates.
For children and teenagers, the percentage of daily energy intake from protein increased one percent (to 15.6 percent in 2015 from 14.6 percent in 2004. MORE
New organic milk shippers wanted
Dairy Farmers of Ontario has opened a narrow window for new organic milk shippers.
In a web news release recently, the milk marketing board announced it is giving priority access to up to three new organic entrants to maintain the organic milk supply due to producers exiting the dairy industry. MORE
Environmental Farm Plan Renewals
The Enhanced Environmental Farm Plan Program sent out renewal letters in early 2017 to notify producers that their environmental farms plans would be expiring at the end of the year. If you are a producer who has not yet contacted the office to have your plan updated please call Matt or JoAnn at 902-368-7289.
EFP’s are valid for 5 years and we encourage all farmers to participate in the program. Participation in the program also allows you to apply for funding through the Growing Forward 2 Agriculture Stewardship Program, Farmland Finance Program and the Future Farmer Program. For your convenience the EFP can be completed at your farm or at the PEI Federation of Agricultural office and takes approximately 1.5 hrs to complete. EFP’s are no cost to the producer.
If you feel your EFP may be expired and you have not yet been contacted please call the office and we will check the status of your last plan. Further information on the Enhanced Environmental Farm Plan Program can be found on the PEI Federation of Agriculture webpage www.peifa.ca/efp/
Livestock
Cattle slump to two-month low
U.S. live cattle futures extended losses to a more than two-month low on Wednesday as investors liquidated long positions amid declining wholesale beef prices and expectations for weaker cash cattle markets, traders and analysts said. MORE
FMD Investigation in Colombia Ongoing; No New Outbreaks Reported
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) reports that no further outbreaks of foot and mouth disease have been reported. However, the investigation is ongoing.
FMD Investigation in Colombia Ongoing; No New Outbreaks Reported 06 July 2017 COLOMBIA – The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) reports that no further outbreaks of foot and mouth disease have been reported. However, the investigation is ongoing. MORE
Positive Pig Price News from Southern Plants, Reports IFA
IFA Pigs Chairman Tom Hogan has welcomed the positive news which emerged from the southern processors Dawn and Stauntons of a 4c/kg increase for this current week. MORE
Colombia Still Investigating FMD Outbreak; No New Outbreaks Reported
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) reports that no further outbreaks of foot and mouth disease have been reported. However, the investigation is ongoing. MORE
Pork Popularity Rising in Foodservice
The out-of-home food sector saw good growth in the year to March 2017, reports Stewart Bachelor, AHDB analyst. MORE
EU-Japan FTA Presents Great Opportunities for Danish Crown
The EU-Japan free trade agreement may help to significantly boost pork exports to Japan. Danish Crown’s budgeted pork exports to Japan of more than DKK 3 billion in 2017 are now expected to increase. MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – June 29 – HERE
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Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Wednesday, July 5 HERE
Potatoes
2017 CANADIAN POTATO CROP OUTLOOK
Strong pricing, stable contract volumes and low dollar help provide optimistic outlook in 2017. MORE
Canadian farmers fear for onion, carrot and potato crops after heavy rain
Heavy rainfall and repeated flooding has damaged crops in Simcoe County, Canada. Some farmer’s say their dollar loss is in the millions and worry whether they can stay in business at all. MORE
Colorado Potato Beetle Cannibalism May Protect Crops
Colorado potato beetles can decimate spud crops by devouring the plants’ foliage. There’s more unsettling news: Each female Colorado potato beetle can lay about 600 eggs in a growing season. And the species—Leptinotarsa decemlineata—easily develops resistance to pesticides. MORE
Washington potatoes and onions monitored by GPS technology
Russet, red and yellow potatoes and red, yellow and white onions from Washington’s Columbia Basin are in good supply currently. MORE
LOW INVESTMENT, HIGH RETURN MAKES YIELD MAPPING EASY MATH
With among the highest input costs and some of the greatest potential returns of any field crop, potatoes offer the biggest bang for one’s yield mapping and precision management buck. MORE
NATIONAL FRENCH FRY DAY JULY 13
Whether you call them “french fries,” “chips,” “finger chips” or simply “french-fried potatoes,” this delicious treat is loved around the world, and National French Fry Day celebrates them on July 13 each year. MORE
EU North-Western potato area grows by 4.6%
The total consumption potato area in North-Western Europe, the NEPG area, has been estimated at 578.821 ha, which is 4.6% more than last year and 8.3% more than the 5 years average. All 5 countries increased their potato area, with Belgium on top with 5.4%. MORE
Brexit could cause problems for Scottish seed potato exporters
Seed potato growers for the United Kingdom who have been confident that crucial trade with Egypt and other non-EU markets would not be disrupted by Brexit may be in for a shock. MORE
AU horticulture industry pushes to pay off-site workers less
Australia’s biggest potato grower is leading a national push to pay employees like Kay Rault who work in packing and storage sheds located off farm sites the same rates as lower-paid farm workers.
Australians urged to eat more potatoes in new campaign
A push by West Australian potato growers to get their spuds back on dinner plates every day to help ease a massive glut began Saturday night with the start of a prime-time television advertising campaign named Todatoes. MORE
Low-Carb Potato Catching on in New Zealand
A New Zealand low-carbohydrate potato has been on the market for just a few weeks, but it is already proving to be a major success. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American Grains/Oilseed Review: Canola rises as weather concerns mount
The ICE Futures Canada canola market recorded strong gains on widespread support Wednesday. Concerns a heat blast in many parts of the Prairies could stress the flowering canola crop underpinned the advances. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Wednesday: Canola futures prices mostly higher, barley unchanged HERE
Pulse exporters get India exemption, no penalties attached
Canadian pulse exports to India have been given the green light, at least for the short term, temporarily heading off fears of higher fumigation charges or being shut out of the country completely. MORE
China’s requirements leave Canadian flax piling up
Stalled demand from a key international buyer has caused a buildup of flax inventories in Canada, with more crops on the way. MORE
Canola market at mercy of weather
ICE Futures Canada canola contracts climbed higher during the week ended Wednesday, following gains in the U.S. soy market. MORE
Soy, corn enter summer weather market
Soybean and corn futures posted solid gains over the past week, and may have more room to the upside as the U.S. Midwest enters the heat of summer. MORE
Corn, wheat extend winning streak as forecast heats up
U.S. wheat futures rose for a sixth day in a row on Wednesday, with technical buyers stepping into the market after prices sank into negative territory, traders said. MORE
AM markets: how big will the US corn yield be this year? HERE
PEI Grain Elevator Prices – HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
EU, Japan officials seal trade agreement
Japan and the European Union should agree on Thursday to a free trade pact that could be completed within months, after senior officials removed final snags to a political deal intended as a signal to U.S. President Donald Trump. MORE
Regular Updates
FCC Express – June 30 HERE
Weekly PEI Agriculture Market Reports – June 30 HERE
Rayglen Market Comments – July 5 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Wednesday, July 5 HERE
AgWeather Atlantic HERE
Today’s Local Weather – HERE
Meetings and Events
3A Airbrakes Test Facilitation
***UPDATE–WE ARE NOW TAKING NAMES FOR OTHER DATES THAT MAYBE OFFERED FOR 3A TRAINING IF INTERESTED PLEASE GET YOUR NAME ON A WAITING LIST FOR THE NEXT TRAINING SESSIONS!! WE MAYBE OFFERING SESSIONS IN JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER***
From field to road…do you have employees that drive your trucks, but don’t have their licenses?
We are looking for experienced drivers that would like to obtain their Airbrakes and Class 3A license.
The PEI Agriculture Sector Council will be facilitating these two courses through JVI and Access.
This project will be processed through the Canada Job Grant and Skills PEI.
Draft Schedule:
Day 1- Airbrake theory
Day 2- Review of Airbrakes and Airbrake test (written on site), Preform a pre-use inspection
Day 3- Driving and Testing for Class 3A (time scheduled test on site)
Day 4- Driving and Testing for Class 3A (time scheduled test on site)
Requirements- must have valid truck driving experience, but not licensed & Medical completed and returned
Lunch will be provided
For more details on registration requirements, contact Laurie at 892-1091.
Registration is now open, limited seating available. To sign up, contact the PEI Agriculture Sector Council at 892-1091 or e-mail info@peiagsc.ca
Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative
The Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative has been approved for a 2 year period. Applications will be accepted starting April 26, 2017.
The program is designed to hire youth aged 15 to 30 for internships of up to 12 months. It will be of interest to producers and organizations working in the agriculture industry and interested in implementing agriculture projects that are environmentally beneficial.
Producers operating a farm or ranch can hire a young person to implement an environmentally beneficial project in their operation.
Agricultural organizations, such as watershed groups and companies providing environmentally beneficial services can access the program to support an environmentally beneficial project their organization is implementing. Research organizations can receive funding to support their agricultural research that benefits the environment.
For an application form and more details on the program, please visit: Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative
