Local, Regional, Canadian News
New booklet to educate off-highway drivers about rules of the road
The P.E.I government plans to step up the enforcement of rules governing snowmobiles and ATVs following the release of a new booklet. MORE
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay holding Facebook Live event
P.E.I.’s representative in cabinet will be at the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus Friday with an expert panel to be broadcast through Facebook Live. MORE
P.E.I. Woodlot Owners Association to host workshop on Nov. 26
The workshop will focus on how to identify, prevent establishment and control invasive species, particularly those associated with forests. MORE
Feds move to ban common neonicotinoid insecticide, say use ‘not sustainable’
The federal government is moving to phase out a common neonicotinoid insecticide after finding that it accumulates in waterways and harms aquatic insects. MORE
Ontario environment minister reaches out to farmers
The Ontario Liberal government appears to be attempting to mend the gap created between the government and rural Ontario. MORE
ALUS Canada to launch New Acre Project
ALUS Canada is setting up a channel to let individuals and organizations financially contribute to projects undertaken by farmers and ranchers. 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
Livestock
Federal Tories, NDP press for TB quarantine compensation
Under pressure in the Commons Tuesday, the federal government has committed to “look into options” to compensate Alberta and Saskatchewan producers having to feed cattle they’re prohibited from selling. MORE
Plentiful feed supplies weigh on feed barley prices
A steady stream of fusarium-damaged wheat is flooding Alberta feedlots these days, giving ranchers a variety of choices on what they can give to their animals — but also keeping feed barley prices in check. MORE
Manitoba Government Committed to Reducing Red Tape Obstructing Agricultural Development
The Premier of Manitoba says one of his government’s top priorities is reducing the red tape that is obstructing agricultural development, writes Bruce Cochrane. MORE
Canadian Vets Identify Challenges in Antibiotic Free Pig Production
The Veterinary Counsel with the Canadian Pork Council says key concerns among veterinarians working with animals in “Raised Without Antibiotics” programmes include challenges in maintaining animal health and animal welfare and in accessing alternatives to antibiotics, writes Bruce Cochrane. MORE
Argentina pledges access for Canadian pork
Canada and Argentina are in late-stage talks that would see Canadian pork exporters regain access to that South American market. MORE
UK Pig Production Costs Rose in Q3 2016
Pig production costs in Great Britain rose again in the third quarter of 2016, to an average of 135p/kg, according to latest estimates from AHDB Pork. MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – November 24 HERE
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Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Thursday, November 24 HERE
Potatoes
OPTIMAL TUBER COOLING A KEY STEP TOWARDS SUCCESSFUL PILE MANAGEMENT
Harvest is complete, your crop is in storage and the November skies are threatening snow. As fall turns into winter, your tubers’ respiration is slowing as they prepare for dormancy. Once your potato crop is dry, suberization is complete, and – in the case of processing varieties – colour is achieved, turn your attention to cooling your tubers to an optimal storage temperature so your crop holds its value through the months ahead. MORE
Jersey potato growers take action to reduce nitrates
Potato growers in Jersey have identified two areas where farming practices must change this winter to prevent a repeat of the water pollution that shut Val de la Mare reservoir for five months earlier this year. MORE
100,000 tons of potatoes endangered by drought and frost
Nearly 100,000 tons of potatoes in the province of Julcan risk being lost due to the drought and frosts in the highlands of La Libertad. MORE
Potato prices plummet
The demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes is continuing to cause problems for those involved in India’s fruit and vegetable sector. MORE
French potato production estimated to reach 5.1 million tons
The National Potato Producers Union and National Interprofessional Potato Committee have estimated that French potato production will see a “slight decrease” of 2.3% this year, reaching 5.1 million tons compared to 5,226 million tons in 2015. MORE
Strange Potato Year Ends in N.D.
Tom Campbell planted his first potato crop when he was just out of high school. But Campbell, 57, has never seen a year as strange and challenging for area potato growers as 2016. MORE
Geoff Moar re-elected as AUSVEG Chair, Belinda Adams elected as Deputy Chair
New South Wales potato grower Geoff Moar has been re-elected to the position of AUSVEG Chair and Queensland vegetable grower Belinda Adams has been elected to the position of AUSVEG Deputy Chair following a Board meeting held on Thursday 24 November in Sydney. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American grain/oilseed review: Canola closes lower
ICE Futures Canada canola ended lower on Thursday, in a slight correction after yesterday’s sharp advances. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Thursday: Canola futures prices lower, barley unchanged HERE
Warm, drier weather helps Saskatchewan farmers get 95 per cent of crop in bins
Warm and drier weather this month has allowed Saskatchewan farmers to get 95 per cent of their crops combined after a cool and wet October stalled the harvest. MORE
Record crops to send grain stocks to all-time peak, IGC says
Global grain stocks are expected to surpass 500 million tonnes for the first time at the end of the 2016-17 season, the International Grains Council said on Thursday, raising its forecasts for both corn and wheat production. MORE
Canola nearing chart resistance
ICE Futures Canada canola contracts have trended higher for the past two weeks, with a rally in Chicago Board of Trade soyoil providing an added boost on Wednesday. MORE
New in IP and edible bean varieties
When you opt to grow food-grade or edible beans, the challenges are substantial – but so are the potential benefits MORE
Oilseed crushing statistics, October 2016 HERE
AM markets: US biofuel boost sends palm oil to 4-year high HERE
PEI Grain Elevator Prices – HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
How outstanding farmers do things differently
As the first, second-generation winners of the 2016 B.C./Yukon Outstanding Young Farmer Award, it’s not what Brian and Jewel Pauls do to be successful, it’s how. MORE
Manitoba government increases contribution to NISA
The big news in our Nov. 28, 1991 issue was the Manitoba government’s decision to top up its contribution to the Net Income Stabilization Account (NISA), following the lead of Alberta and Saskatchewan. MORE
Regular Updates
Rayglen Market Comments – November 23 HERE
CFA in Action – November 22 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Wednesday, November 23 HERE
AgWeather Atlantic HERE
Today’s Local Weather – HERE
Meetings and Events
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
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.
