PEI Wild Blueberry Growers Seek a Project Manager
The PEIWBGA is seeking a project manager for an 8 week summer position. Anticipated start date is July 4th.
For more information visit HERE
Local, Regional, Canadian News
P.E.I. research farm makes history with organic crops
‘You’re always looking for something novel’ MORE
Organic farm in Brookfield, P.E.I. files environmental impact plan
Red Soil Organics experiencing “exponential growth” says shareholder MORE
As go the bees, so go the blueberries
U.S. food blogger Alyssa Rimmer says a visit to a P.E.I. blueberry field was all it took to cure her fear of bees. Rimmer is one of 10 food bloggers from several U.S. areas who recently took part in a summit on honeybees hosted by Jasper Wyman and Son, one of P.E.I.’s largest blueberry producers. MORE
Crop Survey, Final Validation for the Crop National Occupation Standard
FROM : CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL HUMAN RESOURCE COUNCIL
We waited till after seeding to remind you of this. We are sending this to you now because we want to catch you before you get too busy with other things on your farm. It is really important to participate in this as it is your opportunity to check and make sure the information the researchers collected is correct and reflects the operations on a modern grain operation today. Please find time in the next week to participate in the SHORT online survey. Fill out the survey that is closest to your own job: Entry Level, Experienced, Supervisor or Manager. Your responses will remain anonymous. SURVEY
Recruiting Farm Families for the 2017 Faces of Farming Calendar
The PEIFA is currently recruiting farms to feature in the 2017 Faces of Farming calendar. We welcome all farm families of various commodities and farm history to submit their name for our consideration. The Faces of Farming calendar has become very popular over the years for its ability to share good news stories about local producers while also educating the public about farming in Prince Edward Island.
Should you be interested in having your farm featured, please submit a short description of your farm to charlottec@peifa.ca. If selected the PEIFA will have a photographer visit your farm this summer/early fall to take photos.
For more information please contact the PEIFA office 902-368-7289.
New Agriculture Environment Officer Unit
Prince Edward Island farmers have an important role in protecting and enhancing the environment. The PEI Department of Communities, Land and Environment believes that by working with farmers, we can better meet our goal of protecting the environment and public health and safety.
This year, a new Agriculture Environment Officer (AEO) unit has been established to work directly with farmers. This Unit will take a compliance-focused, risk-based approach to environment requirements. Staff will focus first on education and helping farmers get into compliance. The AEO unit will still enforce requirements in instances where there is high risk to the environment and public health and safety, when efforts to achieve compliance have failed, and when dealing with repeat offenders.
In the coming weeks and months, staff from the Ag-Environment unit will be visiting farms to introduce themselves and answer any questions you might have. When possible, they would like to call the farm first to make arrangements for a visit. If you are interested in being contacted first before a visit, please contact the Ag-Environment Team Leader (Shawn Schofield) at (902) 393-5285 or seschofield@gov.pe.ca
PEI Potato Blossom Festival – July 18th – 24th
Farmers Banquet – July 22nd – Community Sports Centre – O’Leary
Catered by The Sizzler – tickets $25.00 – Option of chicken or pork.
Purchase ticket at festival office in the Future Tech Building or phone 902-726-3300
Livestock
U.S. livestock: Live cattle fall to four-year low on beef prices
U.S. live cattle futures tumbled to the lowest levels in more than four years on Monday as weak cash cattle prices and declining beef values underscored worries of flagging demand, traders and analysts said. MORE
CME: Brexit Impact on US Dollar Important for Livestock Markets
This week includes the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. And judging from the number of potentially market moving events already on schedule, this could be a long week for futures markets participants, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner. MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Weekly Market Report – June 16 HERE
*Scroll down the page to find the report
Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Monday, June 20 HERE
Potatoes
McCain Foods expands Florenceville-Bristol French fry plant with potato specialties line
McCain Foods (Canada) announced today a major investment in its Florenceville-Bristol French fry plant that will expand capability and create 40 to 50 new jobs. MORE
Biological control of Potato Psyllids by Parasitic Wasp approved by New Zealand Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of New Zealand has approved a type of parasitic wasp as a biological control agent to combat the tomato potato psyllid (a plant louse), which attacks tomatoes, potatoes, capsicums and tamarillos in the country. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
ICE Canada Review: Canola Sinks As Selling Builds On Itself
THE ICE Futures Canada canola market suffered steep losses Monday, as the front-month contracts sunk below major support levels which triggered additional selling. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Monday: Canola futures prices lower, barley unchanged MORE
AM markets: corn extends dip, on surprise US crop resilience HERE
U.S. grains: Corn sags as forecast rains trigger long liquidation
U.S. corn futures fell nearly four per cent on Monday and soybeans also weakened on forecasts calling for much-needed rains in the U.S. Midwest, traders said. MORE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
Farm and business groups back proposed changes to family transfers
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture and the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses have welcomed an NDP MP’s proposal to ease the transfers of business to the next generation. MORE
Bayer crop unit apologizes to farmers after Twitter gaffe
Bayer AG’s crop science division apologized on Monday for a tweet that suggested reduced meat demand could benefit the environment, in a bid to appease outraged farmers who buy the company’s seeds and chemicals. MORE
Regular Updates
PEIDAF Agriculture Marketing Report – June 17 HERE
FCC Express – June 17 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Monday, June 20 HERE
AgWeather Atlantic HERE
Today’s Local Weather – HERE
Meetings and Events
PEIFA / Island Lime / PEI Agromart Scholarship
$2000 Scholarship to be awarded – Application Deadline is July 1st. DETAILS and APPLICATION
Combine Clinic – East
Jul 13 – Montague
The PEI Department of Agriculture & Fisheries will be hosting two Combine Clinics featuring combine specialist John Aubin. MORE
Combine Clinic – West
Jul 14 – Summerside MORE
PEI Potato Blossom Festival – July 18th – 24th
Farmers Banquet – July 22nd – Community Sports Centre – O’Leary
Catered by The Sizzler – tickets $25.00 – Option of chicken or pork.
Purchase ticket at festival office in the Future Tech Building or phone 902-726-3300
East Coast Style 2016 – Dairy Sale & Show
Aug 11 – 13 – Eastside Holsteins, Frenchfort MORE
