Local, Regional, Canadian News
Another big hurdle for Canadian producers
With MRLs, the problems begin when a test used for regulating trade gets treated as a verdict on food safety MORE
Farmers and earthworms
Thoughts for average citizen who doesn’t get chance to experience joys of farming MORE
Honeybee colonies and production are up
Mitigation measures implemented in 2014 appear to be working MORE
They owe this’: Farm work gives convicts and victims of violent crime a chance to heal
On small farm in Mission, B.C., offenders and victims have something to offer each other MORE
Building a Food Secure Province – Symposium Explores Science behind Agriculture Industry
Researchers, farmers, students, general public and others who are interested in learning more about the local agricultural research that is driving the industry forward are invited to attend the third biennial Agricultural Research Symposium being held at the Holiday Inn in St. John’s November 2-3. MORE
Livestock
Diagnosing and Controlling Johne’s Disease in Beef, Dairy Herds
Johne’s disease, caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP), affects dairy and beef cattle and can cause a range of symptoms including diarrhea, wasting and a dramatic drop in (milk) yield. MORE
High-tech beef cattle monitoring firm pockets growth funds from U.K. investor
From a chart on his computer screen at GrowSafe Systems Ltd., co-CEO Camiel Huisma can describe not only how much a certain cow ate today but how quickly it ate and how much it weighs. MORE
Milk producers seek added processing capacity
Lack of processing is keeping the industry from reaching its full potential say the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba MORE
Sales Static for Meat and Poultry, but Fish Thriving
The latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures from market research company Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 9th October 2016 show sales volumes virtually static year-on-year in all areas except Chilled Fish. MORE
Fundamentals undercut CME hog futures
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures finished weaker for the first time in four sessions on Wednesday, pressured by profit-taking and uneasiness about cash and wholesale pork prices as October Pork Month winds down, said traders. MORE
All Eyes on US as Nations Consider Ratification of TPP Trade Agreement
The Director of International Trade, Government and Media Relations with the Canadian Meat Council, remains hopeful the current US administration will move forward with the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement, writes Bruce Cochrane. MORE
Artificial Insemination Taking India’s Pig Production to New Levels
Artificial insemination of swine is gaining ground in India, especially in the states of Goa, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, besides North Eastern states, where the method has emerged as one of the most potent techniques to aid pig production, writes A Nair for The Pig Site MORE
Tighter Supplies Ahead in EU but Limited Price Support
The reduction in the EU pig breeding herd recorded in the year to June 2016 is expected to lead to some reduction in supplies over the coming months, according to UK levy board AHDB Pork. MORE
EU Pig Prices: Price Decline Slows
There was further pressure on the European pig market recently as market prices in almost all EU member countries went down again. MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – October 20 HERE
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Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Wednesday, October 26 HERE
Potatoes
Yukon Gold 50 today
Yukon Gold potatoes celebrate the 50th anniversary of their launch today. MORE
Mich. Variety Trial Results
The 2016 Upper Peninsula potato trial results are in, accounting for 32 different varieties. MORE
A Look in the Toolbox
Parasitic nematode worms are a hidden enemy of potato growers worldwide, causing billions of dollars’ worth of crop damage every year. MORE
New Tools for Potato Doctors
Developments in disease diagnostics MORE
Unusual market dynamics in Northern-European potato trade
Currency and supply dynamics are affecting the relative price of British processing potatoes compared to supplies from Belgium and the Netherlands. MORE
USDA clears Calyxt potato modified to withstand bruising
A new potato variety that’s genetically modified to withstand bruising has been cleared for commercialization without undergoing USDA’s deregulatory process for biotech crops. MORE
Bolivia distributes technological packages to avoid losing potatoes
Bolivia’s national agricultural health and food safety service distributed a technological package to small scale growers, aimed at combating pests and avoiding losses in potato crops. MORE
Potato blight results in €4m spray bill for growers
According to new paper, at least 27 species of blight, or ‘Phytophthora’ are now found across Ireland, with invasions on the rise in line with increasing globalisation and international trade in plants, reports the Irish Independent. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola follows soybeans higher
ICE Futures Canada canola contracts were stronger on Wednesday, as a rally in Chicago Board of Trade soybeans spilled over to provide support. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Wednesday: Canola futures prices higher, barley unchanged HERE
ICE canola up with soybeans at midday
Canola contracts on the ICE Futures Canada platform were stronger at midday Wednesday, as advances in Chicago Board of Trade soybeans provided support. MORE
Good Chemistry
In the world of crop protection, the active ingredients in products are what dominate much of the discussion—and for good reason. At the most basic level, active ingredients are the molecules that effectively control target pests. MORE
Canola faces supply questions
ICE Futures Canada canola contracts moved higher during the week ended Wednesday, as persistent weather problems in Western Canada and gains in world vegetable oil markets provided support. MORE
Harvest pressure seen easing
Soybean and corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade moved higher during the week ended Wednesday, with soybeans leading to the upside on the back of solid export demand and a rally in world vegetable oil markets. MORE
Soybeans hit two-month high
U.S. grain and oilseed futures rose more than one per cent on Wednesday, lifted by investment fund buying and expectations for increased export demand as harvests neared completion, traders and analysts said. MORE
U.S. agency seeks proof of criminal use of dicamba
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency executed search warrants in parts of southeastern Missouri earlier this month to look for signs of improper use of the herbicide dicamba, the agency said on Tuesday. MORE
InVivo pursues co-op alliances to vie with grain, chemical giants
France’s InVivo wants to expand international partnerships with other co-operatives, including in joint buying of crop supplies and shipping fixtures, as it tries to compete with global grain trading and chemical firms, its CEO said on Wednesday. MORE
AM markets: funds help corn, soy breach key price points HERE
PEI Grain Elevator Prices – September 20 HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
Action finally in sight on CFIA modernization
Changes were first promised more than five years ago but were derailed by a federal election MORE
7 tips for on-farm research tests
Looking for the best information about new products? Test it on your own farm MORE
Packers put plants on plates
Meat packers can sense the shifting tide and are rebranding themselves as protein companies MORE
WHO cancer agency asked experts to withhold glyphosate documents
The World Health Organization’s cancer agency — which is facing criticism over how it classifies carcinogens — advised academic experts on one of its review panels not to disclose documents they were asked to release under U.S. freedom of information laws. MORE
Farm of the Future
A unique enterprise hopes to facilitate agriculture’s move to the future MORE
Belgians struggle to agree on text to save CETA
Agricultural imports, investment court key sticking points MORE
Regular Updates
Rayglen Market Comments – October 26 HERE
FCC Express – October 26 HERE
CFA in Action – October 26 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Wednesday, October 26 HERE
AgWeather Atlantic HERE
Today’s Local Weather – HERE
Meetings and Events
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
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
