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 Friday, October 7, 2016. MORE
P.E.I. farmer showing off crops from a whole new angle
Farmer captures eye-catching images with drone MORE
Farmers Helping Farmers on P.E.I. celebrates anniversary
Emily Wells has been cooking up a fundraising feast for Farmers Helping Farmers for a decade. 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!
New Brunswick college to launch marijuana cultivation course
A college in New Brunswick plans to institute a program on marijuana cultivation so that students can be trained to work at local companies that produce the drug, a school official said on Tuesday. MORE
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 6th, 11th, 12th
For more information please contact Charlotte at the PEIFA office 902-368-7289.
Livestock
Livestock Farmers Expect Good Long-Term Business Prospects
Farmer sentiment toward the agricultural economy improved slightly in September, according to the latest reading of the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. MORE
New Zealand’s Beef Representatives Visit EU to Discuss Trade
Britain’s arrangements for leaving the European Union (EU) by the summer of 2019 and progress towards an EU-NZ Free Trade Agreement (FTA), will be on the agenda when Beef + Lamb New Zealand meets British and EU farming representatives during a northern hemisphere visit. MORE
Vaccination Is Solution for Ileitis, Antibiotic Stewardship
The growing global demand for antibiotic justification and stewardship has MSD Animal Health (known as Merck Animal Health in the US and Canada) turning to prevention options rather than treatment, writes Sarah Mikesell for ThePigSite. MORE
Sustainable Outdoor Pig Production Workshops on Offer
A free half day workshop is now on offer to help farmers plan and manage outdoor pig farms, in a way that benefits the environment and their practice. MORE
New Research Finds Cinnamon Cools Pigs’ Stomach, Improves Overall Health
New research has found that cinnamon can help cool the stomachs of pigs as well as contributing to a general improvement in overall health. MORE
More ASF Reported in South African Pigs
Five new outbreaks have been reported on South African pig farms. MORE
Poland Reports New ASF Outbreak
A new outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has been reported in Poland. MORE
Olymel ham consolidation spurs more plant upgrades
Meat packer Olymel’s plans to consolidate its ham production work has led to a new round of plant upgrades. MORE
U.S. livestock: Burdensome supplies slam lean hog futures
Live cattle extend gains, feeder cattle end lower MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – September 29 HERE
*Scroll down to find current report
Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Wednesday, October 5 HERE
Potatoes
Rhizobacteria for a sustainable potato cultivation
Potatoes are the most important crop worldwide after rice and wheat. They need great amounts of nitrogen and phosphorous, that is why using PGPRs, (Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria), could be a sustainable way to satisfy their nitrogen needs. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American grain/oilseed review: Canola mostly unchanged
ICE Futures Canada canola ended unchanged to slightly stronger on Wednesday, following a day of choppy trade. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Wednesday: Canola futures prices higher, barley unchanged HERE
ICE canola mixed in choppy trade
ICE Canada canola contracts were mixed in choppy trade on Wednesday. MORE
Harvest to keep market rangebound
ICE Futures Canada canola contracts have a softer tone, but are likely to stay rangebound in the short term, one analyst says. MORE
Wheat jumps on short-covering
U.S. wheat futures rose more than two per cent on Wednesday as signs of fresh export demand triggered a short-covering rally in a market where commodity funds hold a large net short position, traders said. MORE
CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soybeans look overpriced
Corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade appear poised to fall lower in the days to come, after a surprising week in which values jumped around 18 cents per bushel. MORE
Multi-species cover crops have multiple benefits
Planting a multi-species mixture of cover crops – rather than a cover crop monoculture – between cash crops, has some definite benefits, according to researchers at Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. MORE
Pulses toward back of research pack
While biotechnology has made big changes to some types of crop production, pulses remain underfunded MORE
You grew the crop… now make them pay
Six steps to help you market your grain MORE
Egypt stocks up on strategic commodities ahead of devaluation
Egypt said it plans to build a six-month reserve of essential food items, adding to other recent purchases of commodities such as oil and wheat, in what traders said was a move to build up stocks ahead of a currency devaluation. MORE
Vale fertilizer sale seen on track despite review
Vale SA’s plan to dispose of fertilizer assets remains on track despite a request last week by Brazil’s state development bank, BNDES, to analyze the transaction more carefully, according to two people with direct knowledge of the situation. MORE
Farm product prices, August 2016 HERE
AM markets: winter wheat markets fight back against spring HERE
PEI Grain Elevator Prices – September 20 HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
Federal carbon price plan sparks fears among five Canadian industries
The national minimum price on carbon proposed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday has sparked fears from several Canadian industries that their costs and product prices will rise and their ability to compete with international rivals will suffer. MORE
Student numbers grow in faculty of agriculture
Students are responding to robust signals from the agriculture sector job market MORE
Why are so many Canadians still going hungry?
The world’s current overabundance of food means more people can afford more processed foods and expensive sources of protein. MORE
EU’s Juncker seeks to win over Austria on CETA
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker expressed optimism on Wednesday that EU governments would agree a contentious free trade deal this month ahead of a meeting with a skeptical Austrian chancellor. MORE
Regular Updates
CFA in Action – October 3 HERE
FCC Express – September 30 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Monday, October 3 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 6th, 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
