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Massive potato display raises more than $10,000
Display at Charlottetown store raises money to combat childhood hunger MORE
Farm Day in the City set for Charlottetown Sunday
The ninth annual Farm Day in the City will take over the streets of downtown Charlottetown on Sunday. MORE
John Deere dealers merge
Green Diamond Equipment and Reddin Equipment, two prominent John Deere dealers in the Maritimes, are merging into one dealership, Green Diamond Equipment, effective Oct. 28. MORE
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association Annual Conference and AGM
Rodd Charlottetown Hotel – 75 Kent St. – October 4th-6th
This year’s theme is “Empowering the AgSafe Family – keeping kids safe”. The conference will bring together farmers, safety professionals, equipment manufacturers and researchers to probe the reality and discuss new approaches to improve the safety and health of children, youth, their families and young workers in Canada’s ag community. Conference details and registration information can be found HERE
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
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
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
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 3rd, 4th, 6th, 11th, 12th
For more information please contact Charlotte at the PEIFA office 902-368-7289.
Livestock
USDA requires meat packers to report online cattle auction deals
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Thursday it will require meat packers to report cattle purchases they make through online auctions to the agency starting next week, a move that stoked traders’ hopes for more transparent markets. MORE
Live Cattle Exports Key to Better Prices, Union Says
The President of the Ulster Farmers’ Union , Barclay Bell, says the live export of cattle from Northern Ireland to Great Britain must be encouraged and supported to help boost beef farmers’ incomes. MORE
US Beef Exports Gaining Ground in Asia
With meat supplies expanding for all proteins exports take an Increasingly important role, according to the latest Daily Livestock Report published by Steiner Consulting Group. MORE
U.S. livestock: Hogs higher on short-covering after seven-year lows
U.S. lean hog futures edged higher on Thursday, rebounding from an earlier seven-year low as investors squared positions ahead of a government supply report due on Friday, traders and analysts said. MORE
Bigger Not Always Better in Quest for Sustainable Pork
Striving to produce heavier pigs is not necessarily the answer to increasing pig productivity and farm profitability, an expert in pig genetics has warned. MORE
Prairie Swine Centre Investigates Sow Performance in Group Housing
As pressure to reduce sow stall use in Canada grows, the Prairie Swine Centre has compared the effects of three mixing strategies on sow performance in group sow housing. MORE
Polish Pork Imports, Exports Continue to Increase
Polish exports of fresh/frozen pork increased in the first half of 2016 on a year earlier, up 13 per cent to 219.6 thousand tonnes. MORE
New Study Helps Determine How Much Calcium Piglets Require
Two new studies at the University of Illinois have helped determine how much calcium growing pigs require and have illuminated the mechanisms by which they absorb it. MORE
Ultra-Modern Hog Barn Demonstrates Latest in Odour Reduction Technology
Reicks View Farms has opened a brand new hog barn near Lawler in rural Chickasaw County. The barn is ultra-modern and designed to be animal and environmentally friendly. MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – September 29 HERE
*Scroll down to find current report
Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Thursday, September 29 HERE
Potatoes
Second growth disorder reported in Ontario
Second growth is a physiological potato problem induced by soil temperatures of 24 C or above and water stress. These two factors interact to limit the tuber growth rate, causing second growth. Inadequate soil moisture alone does not result in the initiation of second growth. MORE
Potato IPM training module available online
The potato IPM training module, an educational tool with information for the common insect pests, diseases, viruses and disorders of potatoes in Ontario, is now available online. MORE
Market Basket Survey: US Food prices down 8% compared to last year, but potatoes slightly more expensive MORE
Idaho’s potato crop looks pretty good
Potato growers are describing 2016’s crop as ”pretty good”. According to one grower, Mike Telford, it’s too early to tell how his crop is going to yield, but from what he’s sampled and heard from other growers, he expects to find a high quality crop once he starts harvesting in earnest. MORE
Lebanon Bans Potato Imports
Agriculture Minister Akram Chehayeb has announced a decision that would block companies from importing certain produce without prior approval, in an apparent response to demands by local farmers struggling to sell their products. MORE
New value added potato line offers shelf stable sauces
Northeast potato shipper, Bushwick Commission is proud to announce the launch of its new value added line of petite potatoes, “Get Saucy Potato Sides.” MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American Grains/Oilseed Review: Canola firms with soy
THE ICE Futures Canada canola market finished slightly higher in range-bound trade Thursday, taking strength from currency issues and gains in vegetable oil. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Thursday: Canola futures prices higher, barley unchanged HERE
Consolidation won’t reduce innovation: Monsanto
No word yet on whether a Monsanto-Bayer merger will affect canola growers MORE
U.S. grains: Soybean futures strong, wheat weak
U.S. soybean futures firmed on Thursday on a mild round of bargain buying and short-covering ahead of a key government report on Friday, traders said. MORE
Grower groups kick in cash for grain safety
Funds will help launch a mobile unit for farm safety education at farm shows and offering training for first responders MORE
Economic Contribution of Export Trade of US Grain
Exports of grain and grain products generated $74.7 billion in annual economic output and added $82 billion in value to the United States’ economy in 2014, according to an Informa Economics IEG study commissioned by the US Grains Council. MORE
AM markets: grain markets cower as key US report looms HERE
PEI Grain Elevator Prices – September 20 HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
Is the next generation ready to take over the farm?
How can you tell if the next generation is ready to take over the farm MORE
Strategic investments in agri-food sector would benefit all Canadians, says CFA at finance committee meeting
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance heard from a Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) representative yesterday during its annual pre-budget consultation hearings, which began last week. MORE
Alberta premier says diversification plan paying off in bionindustry
Premier Rachel Notley says Alberta’s economic diversification strategy is beginning to pay dividends in the bio-products industry. Notley says the province, working with the University of Alberta, has helped Edmonton-based firm Ceapro develop and sell an advanced oat-oil extraction process. MORE
Manitoba farmers see shocking jump in land taxes
Some say it’s unfair that the big jump in land values is shifting the municipal tax burden to farmers MORE
B.C. farm journal under new ownership
The monthly paper billed as Canada’s oldest independently-owned farm journal has yielded a new owner from its own front office. MORE
Committed to better decisions
Trevor Cunning tinkers, tweets and tightens his schedule to stay ahead MORE
Farmers and anti-GMO groups call for Competition Bureau review of Monsanto takeover
Concerns that buyout could decrease choice in the marketplace for farmers and consumers MORE
Louis Dreyfus stems profit slide, but headwinds persist
Ample supply, tepid economy still weigh on commodities MORE
OPEC announcement could boost ag markets, maybe
The bearish malaise that has gripped the North American agricultural market shows no sign of breaking soon, and it could take a major disruption, say such as a hike in oil prices, to lead the way higher, according to some industry watchers. MORE
Regular Updates
Rayglen Market Comments – September 28 HERE
CFA in Action – September 28 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Thursday, September 29 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 3rd, 4th, 6th, 11th, 12th
For more information please contact Charlotte at the PEIFA office 902-368-7289.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association Annual Conference and AGM
Rodd Charlottetown Hotel – 75 Kent St. – October 4th-6th
This year’s theme is “Empowering the AgSafe Family – keeping kids safe”. The conference will bring together farmers, safety professionals, equipment manufacturers and researchers to probe the reality and discuss new approaches to improve the safety and health of children, youth, their families and young workers in Canada’s ag community. Conference details and registration information can be found HERE
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
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
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
