Rain ‘what the doctor ordered’ for potato crop
Farmer happy to finally see some rain MORE
New initiative designed to boost yields and profits for P.E.I. process growers
‘So the processor wants to see that but the growers very much do as well’ MORE
ALUS program expands to Quebec
The Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) program has made its move into a sixth province with a new project in Quebec’s Monteregie. MORE
Livestock
CCA formulating back-up plan if TPP trade deal fails
If the Trans Pacific Partnership flounders, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association wants the federal government to pursue a separate free trade agreement with Japan. MORE
Beef industry resists customers’ demands for change in how cattle are raised
A&W, Earls and McDonald’s want to serve beef that customers view as healthy and humanely raised MORE
Get rid of your cattle if they’re getting too big
Heavier cattle — particularly ones with small frames — can develop feet problems, especially if they suffer heat stress MORE
Researching New Forage Mixtures to Enhance Cattle Sector Competitiveness
Parliamentary Secretary Jean-Claude Poissant, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay, today announced a contribution of $97,500 to Agriculture nordique axée sur la production bovine (ANPB), to examine the agronomic and economic potential of new forage mixtures suited to northern climates in Eastern Canada. He made the announcement at the 15th anniversary of the Foire gourmande in Ville-Marie. MORE
Cattle Outlook: Meat Demand Slows in First Half of 2016
The August WASDE predicts this fall will bring our first 15 billion bushel corn harvest and the first 4 billion bushel soybean harvest. This is good news for feeder cattle prices, write Ron Plain and Scott Brown, Ag Economics, MU. MORE
US Beef Exports Show Strong Performance in June
US red meat exports ended the first half of 2016 on a positive note, as June export values for beef were the highest of the year. MORE
U.S. livestock: Hogs jump in technical rebound
Live cattle, feeder cattle roughly flat MORE
Hog Outlook: Record Crops Should Keep Feed Price Down
USDA is forecasting both a record corn crop and a record soybean crop this year. That should hold down feed costs and partially offset the financial losses from low hog prices this fall and winter, write Ron Plain and Scott Brown, Ag Economics, MU. MORE
CME: Barrow and Gilt Slaughter Above Last Year’s Levels
Today we will look at the recent trends in the components of pork production; that is, slaughter levels and carcass weights. To do that we use the Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection report developed by USDA-NASS and released/posted by USDAAMS (Market News) on their website, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner. MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – August 11 HERE
Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Friday, August 12 HERE
Potatoes
New initiative designed to boost yields and profits for P.E.I. process growers
‘So the processor wants to see that but the growers very much do as well’ MORE
UK: Potentially poor potato harvest
The new potatoes season is getting off to a slow start, mainly down to unfavourable growing conditions and the cold wet summer weather. MORE
Argentina offers prospects for seed potato exporters
The political revolution in Argentina gives the economy a boost. The Dutch agricultural sector could definitely profit from it. Willem Aalders of Latam Produce states this on the eve of the Dutch trade mission to Argentina. MORE
Belgium: Potato sector developed significantly
Potatoes are the second largest cultivated crop in Belgium and a key ingredient in Belgian cuisine- their world-famous French fries. According to a study published by Belgapom, in recent years, the Belgian potato sector has developed considerably and Belgium is now one of its main producers in western Europe. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American Grains/Oilseed Review – Canola ends mixed after report
THE ICE Futures Canada canola market finished mixed on Friday, in the wake of a bearish report from the United States Department of Agriculture. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Friday: Canola futures prices mostly higher, barley unchanged HERE
Canada, China canola talks end without deal
Talks between Canadian and Chinese officials ended in Beijing without China backing down from plans to toughen its inspection standard for canola, threatening $2 billion in Canadian exports of the oilseed ahead of a visit by Canada’s prime minister. MORE
USDA sees record U.S. corn, soy crops after good July weather
The U.S. soybean and corn harvests will be the biggest ever this fall, according to a U.S. Agriculture Department monthly outlook that boosted yield and production forecasts for both crops above market expectations. MORE
U.S. grains: Corn touches seven-year low on record crop view
Strong export demand underpins soybeans MORE
PEI Grain Elevators Prices – August 11 HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
Sask. farmers piece together clues to find stolen tractors
‘This all comes down to one elderly gentleman paying attention,’ says tractor owner MORE
Obama Signs the Bill That Requires Labeling of GMOs
At the end of July, President of the US Barack Obama has signed into law a bill that will require labeling of genetically modified ingredients for the first time. MORE
Test of time: 2 almanacs celebrate milestone anniversaries
Hundreds of almanacs served a nation of farmers over two centuries ago. These days, only a handful of them remain. MORE
Regular Updates
FCC Express – Friday,August 12 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Thursday, August 11 HERE
AgWeather Atlantic HERE
Today’s Local Weather – HERE
Meetings and Events
2 Day Standard First Aid and CPR Courses
(Membership discounted rate of $70)
August 17th-18th– Stratford August 27th-28th– Stratford
September 8th-9th– Stratford September 24th-25th– Stratford
September 27th-28th– Stratford
*First aid and CPR course are also available at your farm for a minimum of 8 participants. Please contact Charlotte at 902-368-7289 for more details.
OPEN HOUSE AT AAFC HARRINGTON RESEARCH FARM
EVERY THURSDAY IN AUGUST 2:00 – 4:00 PM – August 11, August 18, August 25
Early September with an organic potato variety day with David Main
View all details HERE
Farmers Helping Farmers Annual Beef Barbecue
Saturday August 13th from 4:00-6:30pm at the Harrington Research Station, 1200 Brackley Point Road.
Tickets are $30 each for adults, $10 for children under 12, and take-out is available. You can get your tickets by emailing farmershelpingfarmerspei@gmail.com or dropping by the PEIFA Office in the Farm Centre, 420 University Avenue.
Tractor Safety Course
Saturday, September 10th – 8am-4pm – JVI Charlottetown/Reddin Equipment Ltd – Cost: $85
Theory and practical included. Topics include: Occupational Health & Safety, mobile equipment regulations, farm tractors on public roads, tractor stability, instruments and controls, hitching and connecting implements, PTO safety and safe tractor operation.
You must pre-register by contacting Charlotte at 902-368-7289 / charlottec@peifa.ca. Course is limited to 12 participants.
National Organic Week – Sept 17 – 25, 2016
Canada’s National Organic Week is the largest annual celebration of organic food, farming and products across the country. MORE
Namaste Lamb Event
Featuring Celebrity Chef Vikram Vij
A newly branded signature event this year on the Fall Flavours calendar and it will be held on September 24th at 6:00 pm. The event will be held at Rodd Crowbush Resort. Tickets are $90 per person and can be purchased online or by phone at 1-866-960-9912 MORE
