PEIFA Golf Tournament
Thursday, August 10th – Countryview Golf Course. 9:00a.m. shotgun start. Includes 9 Holes of golf, cart and bbq steak dinner – $60.00 per person.
Contact Jennifer at 902-368-7289 or jmurphy@peifa.ca to register.
MUST PRE-REGISTER by August 4th.
Local, Regional, Canadian News
Rural incomes catching up on P.E.I.
The employment income of Prince Edward Islanders living outside of Charlottetown and Summerside is catching up with those living in the two cities. MORE
Organic industry review gives P.E.I. mixed marks
P.E.I. is a leader in some respects when it comes to support for organic farmers, but has other areas it needs to work on, according to a benchmark report on the state of the industry in Canada. MORE
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Open House on Prince Edward Island
Join us as we celebrate 150 years of agriculture and showcase agricultural research and innovation at the Charlottetown Research and Development Centre on Prince Edward Island.
August 5, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – 1200 Brackley Point Road Harrington, Prince Edward Island MORE
Organic groups call for Ontario regulations
A look at organic regulation across the country by the Canadian Organic Trade Association (COTA) shows a hodge-podge of support, despite national standards in existence for eight years. MORE
Rainy summer washes out plans for new Stittsville farmers market
This year’s heavier-than-normal rainfall has washed out plans for a new farmers market in Stittsville — but organizers say they hope to have it up and running next year. MORE
U.S. dairy lobby increases pressure on Canada
The U.S. dairy lobby is ratcheting up the pressure on Canada as talks to renegotiate NAFTA draw closer, demanding concessions the Canadian government looks unwilling to grant, according to people familiar with the file. MORE
Response from Dairy Farmers of Canada on the U.S. starting positions for the re-negotiation of NAFTA
Our initial reaction is that the US objectives remains fairly broad, and there isn’t anything new. We will not comment further at this time. Canada’s own consultation on the re-negotiation of NAFTA is ending tomorrow, July 18. MORE
Chicken board opts for modular loading
The Chicken Farmers of Ontario marketing board has decided all its farms will move to modular loading by 2024.
It will phase out the use of crates which have become controversial with the recent release of underground videos in British Columbia showing how chickens are stuffed into crates. MORE
Environmental Farm Plan Renewals
The Enhanced Environmental Farm Plan Program sent out renewal letters in early 2017 to notify producers that their environmental farms plans would be expiring at the end of the year. If you are a producer who has not yet contacted the office to have your plan updated please call Matt or JoAnn at 902-368-7289.
EFP’s are valid for 5 years and we encourage all farmers to participate in the program. Participation in the program also allows you to apply for funding through the Growing Forward 2 Agriculture Stewardship Program, Farmland Finance Program and the Future Farmer Program. For your convenience the EFP can be completed at your farm or at the PEI Federation of Agricultural office and takes approximately 1.5 hrs to complete. EFP’s are no cost to the producer.
If you feel your EFP may be expired and you have not yet been contacted please call the office and we will check the status of your last plan. Further information on the Enhanced Environmental Farm Plan Program can be found on the PEI Federation of Agriculture webpage www.peifa.ca/efp/
Client Satisfaction Survey: Business Risk Management Programs
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, in collaboration with provincial partners, has launched an online survey seeking producers’ input on the level of satisfaction with our Business Risk Management (BRM) programs (AgriStability, AgriInvest, AgriInsurance, and Advance Payments Program). The survey is intended to be completed by producers who have applied to these programs in recent years and focuses on their experience with them.
Results from this survey will help us understand client expectations and improve BRM program delivery services.
The anonymous survey will be available until July 31, 2017 and will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
To complete the BRM Client Satisfaction Survey, please click here.
Thanks in advance for helping us better serve Canadian producers.
Livestock
USDA Raises Beef Import, Export Forecast for 2018
In the cash market, as reported by USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), fed steer prices were higher week-over-week, writes Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc. MORE
US-China Beef Deal Benefits Nebraska Corn Crop
As US beef exports to China resume, Nebraska, the No 1 exporter of beef and beef products in the US, is optimistic that its biggest crop export – corn – will also benefit. MORE
Irish Cattle Price Strong This Week
National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said the cattle trade is stronger this week with the base price for steers at €4.05/4.10 and €4.15/4.20/kg base being paid for heifers. MORE
Taiwan to Conditionally Lift 16-year-old Import Ban on Japanese Beef
Taiwan has decided in principle to lift a ban since 2001 on beef imported from Japan, action taken following the discovery there of cattle with mad cow disease, the Food and Drug Administration said in a statement posted Monday on its website. MORE
Cattle Trade Ban Hits Restaurants in Q2 as Meat Prices Rise
The ban on trading cattle for slaughter hit the restaurant business during the previous quarter, with supplies of meat and meat-related food curtailed and prices on the rise, restaurateurs and traders said. MORE
Lean hogs draw support from cash price discounts
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures finished higher on Monday, helped by their discounts to cash prices and technical buying, traders said. MORE
Pork, Poultry, Egg Forecasts for 2017 and 2018 Unchanged
In the cash market, as reported by USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), fed steer prices were higher week-over-week, writes Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc. MORE
Recognition of Experience, Competency of Farmers Fundamental to Animal Health Strategy
IFA National Animal Health Chairman Bert Stewart has welcomed the launch of the National Farmed Animal Health Strategy (NFAHS) 2017-2022 and the Animal Health Surveillance Strategy for Ireland 2016-2021 by the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed. MORE
CEOs from Leading AH Companies Discuss Market Access in China
Kisaco Research has announced the dates for the next event in their Animal Health Innovation series: Animal Health Innovation Asia. Leaders from the Chinese and Global animal health industry will gather in Beijing this October to discuss innovation, business partnerships and opportunities to work together in the region. MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – July 13 – HERE
*Scroll down to find current report
Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Monday, July 17 HERE
Potatoes
The US wants to export its potatoes to Mexico
US potato producers began lobbying for Mexico to effectively open its doors to US exports in the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). MORE
Drones Measure Nitrogen Application in Potato Farming
The researchers at Wageningen University & Research announced that the ‘Toward precision agriculture 2.0’ research program has included a group of potato farmers carrying out test runs with sensor observations by drones. The drone images show exactly where they should apply more or less nitrogen on their fields, allowing farmers to use the product more efficiently. MORE
Kurdistan expects to export 500 tonnes of potatoes to Russia
The Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources of Kurdistan’s Regional Government, Abdul Sattar Majid, reported that the region’s total potato production in 2016 reached 243 thousand tonnes and that they expected to export 500 tonnes of potatoes to Russia this year. MORE
Bad year for Sicilian early potatoes
Not a very good year for Sicilian new potatoes, as the low prices (up to 25 eurocents/kg) were in stark contrast with the cost of seeds (70/80 eurocents). In addition, a series of weather calamities delayed growth and, in some cases, completely ruined the harvest. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola down, but beans up
ICE Futures Canada canola contracts were weaker on Monday, as bearish chart signals weighed on values. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Monday: Canola futures prices lower, barley unchanged HERE
Managing herbicide resistance
Diversity is defined in the dictionary as “the condition of having or being composed of differing elements.” MORE
Wheat hits two-week low on spreading
Chicago Board of Board of Trade wheat futures fell to a roughly two-week low on Monday while MGEX spring wheat gained one per cent in wheat spreading as dry conditions stressed the spring wheat crop in the northern U.S. Plains, traders said. MORE
China approves two more GMO crops for import
China has approved two more genetically modified (GMO) crops for import, the Ministry of Agriculture said, the second such move in the past month to expand access to biotech seeds as part of Beijing’s 100-day trade talks with Washington. MORE
Agricultural Imports in 2017 Rise Rapidly
China’s imports of major agricultural products continued to increase fast in the first five months of the year, driven by price gaps between domestically produced products and imported products, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. MORE
AM markets: corn leads grains higher as US crops deteriorate HERE
PEI Grain Elevator Prices – HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
Putting the petal to the metal
A 500-lb. monarch butterfly is now featured in the newly planted butterfly garden next to the Winkler Art Gallery. The gallery is Winkler’s former water treatment plant MORE
U.S. makes lower trade deficit priority in NAFTA talks
The United States on Monday launched the first salvo in the renegotiation of the 23-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), saying its top priority for the talks was shrinking the U.S. trade deficit with Canada and Mexico. MORE
Regular Updates
FCC Express July 14 HERE
CFA in Action July 12 HERE
Weekly PEI Agriculture Market Reports – July 14 HERE
Rayglen Market Comments – July 12 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Monday, July 17 HERE
AgWeather Atlantic HERE
Today’s Local Weather – HERE
Meetings and Events
3A Airbrakes Test Facilitation
***UPDATE–WE ARE NOW TAKING NAMES FOR OTHER DATES THAT MAYBE OFFERED FOR 3A TRAINING IF INTERESTED PLEASE GET YOUR NAME ON A WAITING LIST FOR THE NEXT TRAINING SESSIONS!! WE MAYBE OFFERING SESSIONS IN JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER***
From field to road…do you have employees that drive your trucks, but don’t have their licenses?
We are looking for experienced drivers that would like to obtain their Airbrakes and Class 3A license.
The PEI Agriculture Sector Council will be facilitating these two courses through JVI and Access.
This project will be processed through the Canada Job Grant and Skills PEI.
Draft Schedule:
Day 1- Airbrake theory
Day 2- Review of Airbrakes and Airbrake test (written on site), Preform a pre-use inspection
Day 3- Driving and Testing for Class 3A (time scheduled test on site)
Day 4- Driving and Testing for Class 3A (time scheduled test on site)
Requirements- must have valid truck driving experience, but not licensed & Medical completed and returned
Lunch will be provided
For more details on registration requirements, contact Laurie at 892-1091.
Registration is now open, limited seating available. To sign up, contact the PEI Agriculture Sector Council at 892-1091 or e-mail info@peiagsc.ca
Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative
The Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative has been approved for a 2 year period. Applications will be accepted starting April 26, 2017.
The program is designed to hire youth aged 15 to 30 for internships of up to 12 months. It will be of interest to producers and organizations working in the agriculture industry and interested in implementing agriculture projects that are environmentally beneficial.
Producers operating a farm or ranch can hire a young person to implement an environmentally beneficial project in their operation.
Agricultural organizations, such as watershed groups and companies providing environmentally beneficial services can access the program to support an environmentally beneficial project their organization is implementing. Research organizations can receive funding to support their agricultural research that benefits the environment.
For an application form and more details on the program, please visit: Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative
Obsolete pesticide & animal health medication collections – November 6 – 17, 2017
Prince Edward Island from November 6 – 17, 2017.
Collection site locations and dates are available HERE.
