Local, Regional, Canadian News
Job Posting – PEIFA
The PEI Federation of Agriculture is seeking a full-time Program Officer.
Deadline for applications is October 14th, 2016
View the job posting HERE
Municipal Government Act
A Municipal Government Act is currently in development. The Municipal Affairs and Provincial Planning division is leading the consultation on this new legislation. Deadline for feedback is today Friday, October 7, 2016. MORE
Apprenticeship Networking Commons
This event will provide your company with an opportunity to meet with job seekers interested in the skilled trades and technology sector to discuss your company’s hiring needs.
Saturday, November 5th 2016, 3pm to 6pm
Tourism and Culinary Centre Cafeteria – 4, Sydney Street, Charlottetown PEI
For more information you can call us at (902) 368-4650
Due to limited space please register as soon as possible!
Young Farmers, Apply to the Successor Development Program Today
The program will award 10 lucky young farmers with the opportunity to join us at 3 prestigious farm management events in the coming year, and work with renowned farm family coach Elaine Froese along with farm consultant Cedric MacLeod to help build their farm management skills while navigating through family farm transition. Young farmers must apply by written submission or video by October 24th, so time is of the essence! MORE
Federation of Agriculture offering Forklift Training through the FCC AgSafety Fund
The PEIFA has received funding for forklift safety training through the Farm Credit Canada AgSafety Fund administered through the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. This training is open to farm employees needing recertification as well as those who may be entering into employment in the agriculture sector.
Courses will be held across the Island and can he hosted at the farm. This training is being offered at a discounted rate of $20 per person. Space is limited.
Available dates:
October 11th, 12th
For more information please contact Charlotte at the PEIFA office 902-368-7289.
Livestock
Beef sustainability report presented
Canada’s first sustainability report for the beef industry was unveiled in Alberta this week, showing good performance by farmers. MORE
New Sustainability Benchmarks to Help Continuous Improvement in Canadian Beef Industry
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) has released the findings of the National Beef Sustainability Assessment and Strategy – a two-year, ‘farm to fork’ study that benchmarks the environmental, social, and economic performance of the Canadian beef industry. MORE
Israel Opens Market to Brazilian Beef Semen
The Israeli government has now opened its market to frozen bovine semen from Brazil. MORE
New Programme Assists Pork Producers Purchase New Equipment
Saskatchewan pork producers are now eligible to apply for assistance to purchase equipment that will help them comply with new requirements under Canada’s Code of practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs, writes Bruce Cochrane. MORE
Hogs and Pigs Report Paints Disturbing Live Hog Price Outlook
H@ms Marketing Services reports the latest US Hogs and Pigs Report paints a disturbing picture for fourth quarter live hog prices, writes Bruce Cochrane. MORE
Comparing Methods for Preventing PED Virus in Feed
Infection with porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) causes diarrhea, vomiting, and high mortality in suckling pigs. Contaminated feed has been suggested as a vehicle of transmission for PEDV. MORE
U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs rebound on bargain buying
Live cattle contracts close mixed, feeder cattle mostly weaker MORE
Hog Market Report – USA
The week ending Sept 24th was the 3rd largest weekly kill ever in the United States, followed by week ending Oct 1, which was the 4th largest weekly kill. I think that says a lot about prices, both why we are here and where prices are going, writes Allan Bentley. MORE
EU Pork Demand Still in Decline
Consumer demand for pig meat in key EU markets has remained under pressure in 2016, with consumption generally falling back in spite of favourable prices. MORE
African Swine Fever Breaks Out in Moldova
An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has been reported on backyard pig farms in Moldova. MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – October 6 HERE
*Scroll down to find current report
Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Thursday, October 6 HERE
Potatoes
Ontario potato harvest report
A quick survey indicated that about 80 per cent of the provincial potato crop has been harvested by Oct. 5, according to Eugenia Banks, Ontario potato specialist. MORE
Agrium, PotashCorp shareholders vote on merger next month
Agrium and PotashCorp shareholders will hold separate meetings next month to vote on a merger agreement between the two fertilizer companies, they said in a filing on Thursday. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American grain/oilseed review: Canola gains ground
ICE Futures Canada canola ended stronger on Thursday, underpinned by precipitation in Western Canada. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Thursday: Canola futures prices higher, barley unchanged HERE
ICE canola mostly unchanged in thin-volume trade
ICE Canada canola contracts were mixed, but mostly unchanged, on Thursday. MORE
What’s new in corn hybrids
More and more hybrids specifically targeted at the West MORE
Manitoba sunflowers ready for harvest
Most sunflower fields in southern Manitoba are ready for harvest, but the province first needs to see some drier weather. MORE
U.S. grains: Corn futures fall, soybeans firm as harvest expands
Chicago Board of Trade corn futures fell 1.9 per cent on Thursday, pressured by the expanding harvest in the U.S. Midwest as well as a forecast for a bumper crop in Brazil, traders said. MORE
Latin America no longer a sure market
As the region’s population grows, so do the opportunities for Canadian wheat sellers MORE
High-quality forages tougher to find this year
There seems to be no shortage of forages in Western Canada this year, as wet weather has allowed grasses to keep progressing at a steady rate. MORE
German federal, state governments to decide jointly on GM crops
Germany’s federal and state governments will in future decide together whether to ban the cultivation of crops with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that are allowed in the European Union, a draft law showed, ending a long dispute. MORE
AM markets: winter wheat revives a touch, amid sowings fears HERE
PEI Grain Elevator Prices – September 20 HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
Charlottetown youth report calls for better policing, moving farmers market
Half of respondents said they are actively looking for work outside P.E.I. MORE
Free trade between provinces far from a done deal
The soon-to-be ratified Canada-U.S. free trade agreement was much in the news in 1987, but as indicated by this editorial cartoon from our Oct. 1 issue, free trade between provinces, as today, still seemed elusive. MORE
Farmers concerned carbon pricing could raise their input and output costs
The National Farmers Union says it supports steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but is concerned that Ottawa’s proposed carbon pricing could hurt producers. MORE
U.S. farmers race to ready for Hurricane Matthew’s blast
Hurricane Matthew, the fiercest Caribbean storm in nearly a decade, roiled commodities markets and forced companies from cane refiners to orange juice makers to shutter as it whipped its way toward the southeastern U.S. on Thursday. MORE
Regular Updates
Rayglen Market Comments – October 6 HERE
CFA in Action – October 3 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Thursday, October 6 HERE
AgWeather Atlantic HERE
Today’s Local Weather – HERE
Meetings and Events
Federation of Agriculture offering Forklift Training through the FCC AgSafety Fund
The PEIFA has received funding for forklift safety training through the Farm Credit Canada AgSafety Fund administered through the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. This training is open to farm employees needing recertification as well as those who may be entering into employment in the agriculture sector.
Courses will be held across the Island and can he hosted at the farm. This training is being offered at a discounted rate of $20 per person. Space is limited.
Available dates:
October 11th, 12th
For more information please contact Charlotte at the PEIFA office 902-368-7289.
The PEI Giant Pumpkin and Squash Growers will have the 23 Annual Giant Pumpkin & Squash Weigh Off on Saturday, October 8th Vesey’s Seeds in York between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm.
The weigh off begins at 12:00 noon. First place prize wins $500.00 for the heaviest pumpkin, and $200.00 for the heaviest squash. There are also prizes for the biggest field pumpkin, closest to 300 pounds, first time grower prize and best looking pumpkin, along with a pie eating contest, wagon rides, straw jumping and other activities. This is a great fall family event and Admission is free. For more information phone Gordon Aten at 902-964-2949.
Chainsaw Maintenance and Safety course
The PEI Woodlot Owners Association – in co-operation with the Department of Forestry is holding a Weekend Woodsman Chainsaw Maintenance and Safety course at the Beach Grove Forestry complex on Wed, Oct 19th at 6:00 pm.
There will be a Cutting and Felling workshop on Saturday, October 22nd — weather permitting.
Pre-registration is necessary as only 10 people can be accommodated.
No charge for PEIWOA members; $20 charge for non-members.
Contact John Rowe at 902-940-1933 or rowe@pei.sympatico.ca
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
Apprenticeship Networking Commons
This event will provide your company with an opportunity to meet with job seekers interested in the skilled trades and technology sector to discuss your company’s hiring needs.
Saturday, November 5th 2016, 3pm to 6pm
Tourism and Culinary Centre Cafeteria – 4, Sydney Street, Charlottetown PEI
For more information you can call us at (902) 368-4650
Due to limited space please register as soon as possible!
Digging into Soil Health
If you care about the health of our soils, this is an event you don’t want to miss!
Healthy soils are the foundation of strong economies, sustainable food production, enhanced biodiversity, and cleaner air and water. Take a moment to think about the consequences of not caring for our soils and then make your plans to come to Atlantic Soils 2016.
November 17th, 2016 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Delta Beausejour Hotel, Moncton, New Brunswick MORE
World Food Day – October 16 MORE
