Local, Regional, Canadian News
P.E.I. agriculture deserves splash
EDITOR: I agree with Lynn Carr’s letter, “N.B. farming gets big splash” in (Sept. 20th) Guardian emphasizing that an insert about P.E.I. farming would have been appreciated. MORE
Cause of fire at Green Diamond Equipment will remain unknown
The P.E.I. fire marshal’s office has been unable to determine the cause of the fire that destroyed Green Diamond Equipment in Summerside at the end of August. MORE
EU, Canada seek to win over CETA doubters with declaration
Canada’s trade minister and the European Union’s trade chief sought Wednesday to overcome the doubts of Austria and other EU members over a planned EU-Canada free trade deal, with a declaration spelling out the limits of the contentious pact. 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:
September 27th, 28th & 29th
October 3rd, 4th, 6th, 11th, 12th
For more information please contact Charlotte at the PEIFA office 902-368-7289.
Livestock
Western Feedlots winding down cattle operations, cite Alberta’s politics, economy
One of Canada’s largest cattle feeder operations says it’s winding down its cattle ownership and cattle feeding operations. MORE
Major Alberta cattle feeder set to shut feedlots
Western Feedlots’ closure expected to squeeze ranchers, packers MORE
CME: US to Receive First Beef Exports from Brazil
Media has reported that several beef producing facilities in Brazil have been approved to export fresh beef to the US, according to the latest CME Daily Livestock Report from Steiner Consulting Group. MORE
Sustainable Markets: How Will Global Pig Markets React to Changes in Russia?
In today’s interconnected, global economy, changes and events in one market can have worldwide implications. “Sustainable Markets” is a series of articles focused on market news and its impact on the economic and environmental sustainability of the global pork industry. MORE
World Leaders Agree Action to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance
World leaders have signalled an unprecedented level of attention to curb the spread of infections that are resistant to antimicrobial medicines, in a pledge agreed by 193 countries at the United Nations headquarters in New York yesterday. MORE
Value of Australian Farm Production Set to Rise
The gross value of Australian farm production is forecast to increase to $58.4 billion in 2016-17, according to the latest analysis released in the Agricultural Commodities report from ABARES, the research arm of Australia’s agriculture department. MORE
UK Pig Production Falls Back in August
According to the latest figures released from Defra, UK clean pig slaughterings were back 3 per cent in August on the year earlier, to 901.6 thousand head. MORE
Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Wednesday, September 21 HERE
Potatoes
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North America Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola drops with spec selling, hedges
ICE Futures Canada canola contracts were down on Wednesday, as the market backed away from the one-month highs hit on Tuesday. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Wednesday: Canola futures prices lower, barley unchanged HERE
AM markets: wheat market applauds Egypt’s ergot about turn HERE
ICE weekly outlook: Canola crop size watched closely
ICE Futures Canada canola contracts moved higher during the week ended Wednesday, although prices remain rangebound overall as market participants continue to try and get a better handle on the size of this year’s Canadian crop. MORE
CBOT weekly outlook: Harvest pressures run up against harvest conditions
Soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade moved higher during the week ended Wednesday, as a rally in soyoil, solid export demand and concerns over harvest delays across the U.S. Midwest all provided support. MORE
U.S. grains: Harvest pressure, profit-taking pull down corn, soy
U.S. soybean and corn futures fell on Thursday, pressured by profit-taking after a streak of gains and by weakness on the cash market, traders said. MORE
Orchard’s business success inspired by Disney
Andrew and Jennifer Lovell turned this small U-pick into a thriving farm market and entertainment destination, using the magic of Disney’s marketing psychology MORE
PEI Grain Elevator Prices – September 20 HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
How to pay yourself
Structuring farms as corporations offers lots of tax advantages. Since most farms qualify for the federal small business tax credit, the federal rate is only 11 per cent. MORE
This ain’t your grandad’s grazing system
Innovative producers, especially younger ones, are looking to cover crop cocktail mixes to get more production per acre MORE
Regular Updates
Rayglen Market Comments – September 21 HERE
CFA in Action – September 20 HERE
StatsCan – Model-based principal field crop estimates, August 31, 2016 HERE and HERE
PEIDAF Agriculture Marketing Report – September 16 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary –Wednesday, September 21 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)
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.
PEI COPC 13th Annual Organic Harvest Meal & Celebration
September 25, 2016 6:00 PM at Confederation Centre of the Arts. MORE
Namaste Lamb Event
September 25 – 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
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:
September 27th, 28th & 29th
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
World Food Day – October 16 MORE
