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
Hot, dry weather starting to worry P.E.I. farmers
On a sunny afternoon this week in Summerside, four-year-old Summer Hankinson was taking a break from the heat by playing with her brothers in the Memorial Park splash pad. MORE
Farmer fighting pests and feeding the soil with plants
A P.E.I. farmer is experimenting with more than a dozen plants to battle disease and improve the soil in his potato fields. MORE
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Open House on Prince Edward Island
Join us as we celebrate 150 years of agriculture and showcase agricultural research and innovation at the Charlottetown Research and Development Centre on Prince Edward Island.
August 5, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – 1200 Brackley Point Road Harrington, Prince Edward Island MORE
Young child seriously injured after being struck by farming equipment
A nine-year-old girl is in critical condition after being struck by farming equipment in rural Nova Scotia. MORE
Helping farmers in Newfoundland and Labrador address risk and grow their businesses
The Government of Canada is committed to working with agricultural industry partners and the private sector to develop new risk management tools that help farmers to be resilient and grow their businesses. MORE
Farm coalition wants BRM review
When Canada’s agriculture ministers meet this week in St. John’s, N.L., a coalition of farm groups hopes they announce a “comprehensive review” of business risk management (BRM) programs. MORE
Use of drones to pinpoint prey irks Ontario hunters
A new buzz is being heard in the woods, and it is not coming from mosquitos or bees. MORE
An informative first day
This climatological fact was among the many things I learned at the first day of the 2017 Ag In Motion (AIM) farm show near Langham, Sask. MORE
Dairy remains hot topic in U.S. trade relations
Canada’s recent moves to create a new class of low-priced milk to persuade processors to stop importing tariff-free isolates from the U.S. have become one of the hottest buttons in trade relations. MORE
Full Benefits of CETA Expected to be Delayed by Technical Issues
Unresolved outstanding issues are expected to delay the full benefits for Canadian agriculture of Canada’s free trade deal with Europe 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/
Client Satisfaction Survey: Business Risk Management Programs
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, in collaboration with provincial partners, has launched an online survey seeking producers’ input on the level of satisfaction with our Business Risk Management (BRM) programs (AgriStability, AgriInvest, AgriInsurance, and Advance Payments Program). The survey is intended to be completed by producers who have applied to these programs in recent years and focuses on their experience with them.
Results from this survey will help us understand client expectations and improve BRM program delivery services.
The anonymous survey will be available until July 31, 2017 and will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
To complete the BRM Client Satisfaction Survey, please click here.
Thanks in advance for helping us better serve Canadian producers.
Livestock
MBFI Learning Centre site gets funding
The Co-op Community Spaces program is putting $125,000 towards an educational centre at Brookdale that will serve as a site for both on-farm research and a place to learn about the role of agriculture in rural and urban communities. MORE
Observing cows in rotary parlours
Rotary parlours have been installed on more farms as a way to efficiently milk a large number of cows and reducing the number of workers needed. MORE
You want pollinators to make their home on your range
There is a buzz on range-and pasture lands. And we really need to pay attention to native pollinators and the benefits that they provide, says a rangeland ecologist. MORE
CME live cattle jump
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures gained sharply on Wednesday, fueled by short-covering in response to higher-than-expected preliminary cash prices, said traders. MORE
Alabama finds atypical BSE case
An 11-year-old cow in Alabama tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday. MORE
July COF Numbers Expected to be Up 2.8%
Before we go over the estimates of the cattle on feed inventory, just a very brief update on the case of atypical BSE that USDA announced. You can read all the details from the link below but our opinion is that this should have very little material impact on domestic or export demand, writes Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc. MORE
Taiwan to Start Breeding Angus Cattle
Beef cattle farmers in Taiwan have recently introduced a popular breed of pure beef cattle into the country, in the hope of strengthening the local beef industry, an agriculture official said Wednesday. MORE
Manitoba outbreak of disease in young piglets costs industry $12 million
The general manager of the Manitoba Pork Council estimates an outbreak of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus in young piglets has cost the industry up to $12 million. MORE
Higher Interest Rates, Stronger Dollar Weaken Pork Industry Profits
The Director of Risk Management with h@ms Marketing Services says indications of rising interest rates in Canada and the impact that’s having on the value of the Canadian dollar is taking a bite out of the profits for Canadian pork producers MORE
Lombardy Fair cancels pig scramble after protest threats
The Lombardy Fair has cancelled its popular pig scramble due to opposition from animal rights activists. MORE
Vaccine Bank Needed to Protect Food, National Security, Say Ag Groups
Citing economic and food and national security concerns, an ad hoc coalition of more than 100 agricultural organisations and allied industries groups urged Congress to include in the next Farm Bill language establishing and funding a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine bank MORE
UK Pig Slaughterings Down in June
Millie Askew, Senior Analyst reports that at 845 thousand head, UK clean pig slaughterings in June were 2 per cent lower than in the same month in 2016, according to latest data from Defra. MORE
EU Pig Prices: Price Pressure Continues
The EU slaughter pig market quotations are maintaining last week’s trend. While prices remain under pressure this week in the northern and central European member states, markets appears balanced in the southern countries. MORE
APL Continues to Back Pork Producers in Face of Industry Price Shock
“The fundamentals of the Australian pork industry remain sound, despite the significant challenges facing the sector” is the message Australian Pork Limited (APL) CEO Andrew Spencer delivered at an Agribusiness Australia breakfast in Perth. MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – July 13 – HERE
*Scroll down to find current report
Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Wednesday, July 19 HERE
Potatoes
US Potato Exports Increase in May
U.S. exports of frozen, dehydrated and fresh potatoes all increased in May 2017 compared to May 2016, according to the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA). MORE
POTATO PESTS OUTLOOK 2017
Insect, disease outlook varied across the country. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American Grains/Oilseed Review: Canola Dips Amid Falling Crush Margins
The ICE Futures Canada canola market suffered losses on Wednesday, as traders took profits in the wake of yesterday’s gains. More rain is expected to fall in Western Canada this week which should alleviate some of the heat stress affecting canola crops. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Wednesday: Canola futures prices mixed, barley unchanged HERE
Prairie soybeans growing well ahead of key pod-filling time
The way things stand now, soybeans look to continue their strong push into Manitoba and Saskatchewan. MORE
Canola consolidates as crush margins deteriorate
Participants in the canola market have their rain gauges out this week to see if heat-blasted sections of the Prairies get enough moisture to help the beleaguered crop. MORE
Fusarium head blight risk maps
Fusarium head blight risk maps are posted daily courtesy of Manitoba Agriculture. During the winter wheat flowering period up to the end of the flowering period for spring wheat, these risk maps will be provided for you here. MORE
Curbing clubroot in Ontario canola
During a recent canola growers’ day at Arthur, Ont., Dan Orchard, an agronomist with the Canola Council of Canada, brought his years of experience managing clubroot in Alberta to Ontario growers. MORE
Corn, soy seen rising
Corn and soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade are moving in turbulent trade with each U.S. weather forecast. MORE
Corn, soy extend gains on outlook for dry weather
Chicago Board of Trade corn and soybean futures rose about one per cent on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session on outlooks for mostly dry weather that likely will stress U.S. crops, traders and analysts said. MORE
AM markets: corn leads grains higher as US crops deteriorate HERE
PEI Grain Elevator Prices – HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
Health Insurance Costs Threaten Farm Viability, Says Study
According to a new US Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded study, lack of access to affordable health insurance is one of the most significant concerns facing American farmers, an overlooked risk factor that affects their ability to run a successful enterprise. MORE
Reckitt cuts the (French’s) mustard with food business sale
U.S. spices maker McCormick and Co. Inc. has won the battle to buy Reckitt Benckiser Group’s North American food business, paying a higher than expected US$4.2 billion to add extra seasonings and sauces. MORE
US, China Commend Comprehensive Economic Dialogue
Senior Chinese and US government officials spoke positively of their first Comprehensive Economic Dialogue (CED) in Washington on Wednesday after they reached a wide consensus. MORE
Regular Updates
Weekly PEI Agriculture Market Reports – July 14 HERE
Rayglen Market Comments – July 19 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Wednesday, July 19 HERE
AgWeather Atlantic HERE
Today’s Local Weather – HERE
Meetings and Events
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Open House on Prince Edward Island
Join us as we celebrate 150 years of agriculture and showcase agricultural research and innovation at the Charlottetown Research and Development Centre on Prince Edward Island.
August 5, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – 1200 Brackley Point Road Harrington, Prince Edward Island MORE
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
Obsolete pesticide & animal health medication collections – November 6 – 17, 2017
Prince Edward Island from November 6 – 17, 2017.
Collection site locations and dates are available HERE.
