Island farmers plant more mustard in battle against wireworm
‘Hopefully this mustard is our golden ticket, that’s kind of what we’re all banking on’ MORE
This year’s potato crop promising, but more rain still needed
25 to 35 mm of rain per week needed now, says potato board MORE
Warm, sunny summer proves good news for P.E.I. wineries
‘Honestly I think it has been our best year yet for growing’ MORE
Roseville fish kill cleanup slowed by rotting fish, murky water
More than 580 fish collected so far MORE
FISH KILLS: “We are the rivers”
Opinion: Dramatic increase in potato acreage saw huge amounts of pesticides, fertilizer dumped onto landscape MORE
Council of Canadians questions motive behind $1M donation to QEH
‘Usually when a corporation makes a donation, it is looking for something in return’ MORE
Ontario farmer tells animal activist’s trial he was worried about his pigs
The trial of a woman who gave water to slaughterhouse-bound pigs heard Wednesday from the owner of the animals who said he complained to police because he was concerned about the safety of the pigs and the animal activists. Anita Krajnc, an activist with the group Toronto Pig Save, was charged with mischief in connection with an incident in June 2015, in which she started dumping water inside a tractor trailer carrying pigs to a slaughterhouse in Burlington, Ont. She has pleaded not guilty to the charge. MORE
CAHRC is ready to have the National Occupation Standards validated by the potato community.
Thank you for all of those who helped get the POTATO National Occupational Framework to this stage. Through extensive national consultation, detailed descriptions of what people need to do and know to be successful were defined for key roles in a farm operation:
- entry level farm worker,
- experienced farm worker,
- supervisor,
- manager.
Your help is critical to make ensure that the information is accurate and complete! WHY?
These are tools are being developed for your sector… find out what experts like yourself have identified as best practices and expectations. They serve as a benchmark against which to recruit, select, train and develop employees.
Four surveys have been prepared. You can complete one or more of the surveys – it’s your choice and each survey focuses on 1 of the 4 roles. What is really important is that the person completing the survey has an in-depth understanding of what a person needs to know and do to be successful so we invite you to send the invitation to members of your staff as well.
Entry: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/CAHRC/Potatoes/EntryLevel/
Experienced: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/CAHRC/Potatoes/Experienced/
Supervisor: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/CAHRC/Potatoes/Supervisor/
Manager: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/CAHRC/Potatoes/Manager/
Each survey will walk you through two documents:
- National Occupational Standard: a list of the tasks organized by major task areas – representing what the person needs to do
- Competency Profile: a collection of competencies and related observable behaviours required to successful carry out the identified tasks.
Each survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. It is highly recommended that each survey is completed in one sitting. However, you can complete the survey in more than one sitting provided you are the only person using your computer to complete this survey.
Note: The survey will be available online from August 22 to September 2, 2016.
Livestock
Sustainable beef is within our grasp
McDonald’s Restaurant project set the tone for Canadian beef industry MORE
Fines now an option for pig traceability enforcement
Canadian hog producers who don’t follow the federal requirements for animal identification and tracking of animal movements could now be fined for non-compliance, though it’s expected such fines would be a “last resort.” MORE
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle slump eighth day in a row
Lean hog contracts finish weaker MORE
Rabobank: US Pork Exports Depend on Mexico, Ractopamine
Expect ups and downs for pork, poultry and beef animal protein. A new report from Rabobank says pork exports rely on two key factors. MORE
Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Wednesday, August 24 HERE
Potatoes
Island farmers plant more mustard in battle against wireworm
‘Hopefully this mustard is our golden ticket, that’s kind of what we’re all banking on’ MORE
This year’s potato crop promising, but more rain still needed
25 to 35 mm of rain per week needed now, says potato board MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American Grains/Oilseed Review – Canola follows Soy lower
THE ICE Futures Canada canola market finished lower on Wednesday, tracking losses in the Chicago Board of Trade soy complex. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Wednesday: Canola futures prices lower, barley unchanged HERE
AM markets: grains gain, but not by much, despite tour data HERE
ICE weekly outlook: Canola watching China before harvest
The canola market continues to watch and wait for the Chinese and Canadian governments to resolve a dispute over the amount of dockage allowed in imports of Canadian canola. Until that happens, canola may face growing pressure between now and next week. MORE
CBOT weekly outlook: Soybeans watch U.S. export sales
Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade recorded losses during the week ended Wednesday, while soybean futures added gains for the September contract but recorded losses for the November contract. MORE
Soybeans trip up top traders, prompt rare offer to U.S. farmers
Two of the world’s biggest agricultural trading houses bungled crop sales they made on behalf of U.S. farmers this year because of what one described as “unique” price moves for soybeans, prompting both to take rare steps to keep disgruntled customers. MORE
U.S. grains: Soybeans weighed down by big harvest prospects
Wheat tumbles after higher crop estimates in Canada, Ukraine MORE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
When Manitoba set the standard for tractors
A forgotten Manitoba competition tested early tractors for prospective buyers MORE
Tisdale puts controversial slogan to rest
A Saskatchewan town that’s been known for the past 60 years as “The Land of Rape and Honey” is projecting a new image. Municipal officials at Tisdale, Sask., about 200 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon, unveiled a new town slogan earlier this week, replacing the old slogan that town officials called “confusing and outdated.” MORE
Regular Updates
CFA in Action – August 24 HERE
Rayglen Market Comments – August 24 HERE
StatsCan – Oilseed crushing statistics, July 2016 HERE
StatsCan – Milled wheat and wheat flour produced, June 2016 HERE
StatsCan – Production of principal field crops, July 2016 HERE and HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Tuesday, August 23 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 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
2:00 – 4:00 PM – August 25. View all details HERE
Progressive Agriculture Farm Safety Day!!
Saturday, September 10th – 9am-12:30pm at the Kensington Fire Hall
Registration is $5- includes lunch and a t-shirt
The PEI Federation of Agriculture is excited to be hosting its 5th Progressive Agriculture Safety Day on Saturday, September 10th at the Kensington Fire Hall! This event is open to youth ages 7-14 who have an interest in agriculture ( no farm background necessary!).
Those pre-registered by September 8th will be entered in a draw to win a bicycle! Contact Charlotte at the PEIFA office 902-368-7289 charlottec@peifa.ca
View the poster HERE
Get the Registration/consent form HERE
4R NUTRIENT STEWARDSHIP – FARM TOUR & TAILGATE MEETINGS
Modhaicdh Farms – September 8, 2016 at 6:00 p.m
Island Holdings – September 9, 2016 at 11:30 a.m
Wallace Family Farms – September 12, 2016 at 11:30 a.m
View full details for these events HERE
AAFC Potato Variety Evaluation Field Tour
The 2016 potato variety evaluation field tour will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 1 pm at the Harrington Research Farm located at 1200 Brackley Point Road (7 km north of the Charlottetown Airport). This year new varieties, advanced selections and Accelerated Release (AR) lines from three trials will be on display.
Trial 1: Advanced selections of fresh market and processing lines from AAFC under conventional production.
Trial 2: New varieties, AR lines, high starch varieties and 6 lines at 75 lbs N/acre.
Trail 3: Advanced selections from AAFC under organic production.
For more information, contact: David Main at david.main@agr.gc.ca or 902-370-1375
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
PEI COPC 13th Annual Organic Harvest Meal & Celebration
September 25, 2016 6:00 PM at Confederation Centre of the Arts. 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
World Food Day – October 16 MORE
