Local, Regional, Canadian News
Building on 255 years
On this Nova Scotia farm, the ninth generation takes a decidedly modern approach to soybeans MORE
3 takeaways for Canadian agriculture following the U.S. election
On November 8, America elected Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States. The results of the election were surprising – the vast majority of national polls and forecasts had Hillary Clinton as the most likely winner, creating sudden uncertainty in the markets. MORE
Three new inductees join Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame for 2016
Three accomplished ambassadors for Canadian agriculture were officially inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame at a special awards banquet on November 6, 2016 in conjunction with The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. MORE
Canadian marijuana sector could reap the rewards after U.S. states ease laws
Canada’s marijuana industry could benefit after seven states representing twice the population of Canada voted in favour of legalizing the drug, either recreationally or medically. MORE
Funding continued for Foodgrains Bank
The federal government commitment ensures stable funding for the next five years MORE
Flight simulator shows pesticide effects
High-tech approach at the University of Saskatchewan uses virtual reality more common to video games
Do You Know Enough About the “silent thief’’?
Survey results reveal Canadians misconceptions about osteoporosis MORE
Mission to Asia: Trade minister says Trump win hasn’t changed Alberta’s plans
Alberta’s trade minister says Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. election last week hasn’t changed the province’s plan to diversify its economy by expanding new markets. MORE
THE PEI Department of Agriculture & Fisheries has an immediate opening for a Potato Industry Coordinator. It is a one year temporary position with the possibility of an extension.
The purpose of this position is to serve as a coordinator for all related programs and activities within the Department. The Potato Industry Coordinator will, in cooperation with industry, develop innovative ideas or projects in the potato sector and take action to ensure they are successfully completed.
Duties include:
- Coordinating information from all potato programs and services offered through the Department of Agriculture & Fisheries
- Providing liaison with primary producer groups, other government departments, agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the agriculture services sector with reference to potato related topics and industry development issues
- Developing, implementing and coordinating programs, events and activities which will improve the profitability to potato industry clients
- Developing reference and training materials and provide information for clients to enhance production, management and marketing skills
- Preparing briefing notes and industry profiles for use by the Minister and Deputy Minister of Agriculture and other government senior management
- Other duties as required
Qualifications:
Must have a B.Sc. (Agr), ideally in Agronomy or Plant Science, or a B.Sc. in a related field, with specialized course work in crop production technology.
Experience in practical potato production would be an asset.
For more information, please contact Lynda MacSwain, Manager of Industry Development, PEI Department of Agriculture and Fisheries: lemacswain@gov.pe.ca Office: (902)368-4815
Mobile: (902)314-0828
Livestock
Bovine TB quarantines push into Saskatchewan
TB strain never seen before in Canadian wildlife, livestock MORE
Strong demand underpins feeder market
Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $3 above week-ago levels; however, weaned lower-flesh calves were $3 to as much as $6 higher. MORE
Ag Markets Task Force Calls for New Rules on Unfair Trading Practices
The Agricultural Markets Task Force (AMTF) has presented recommendations on how to improve the positions of farmers in the food supply chain to the EU’s Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan. MORE
CME live cattle finish mostly firmer
Feeder cattle end higher, hogs close weaker MORE
Farm Vigilance a Key Priority in Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
Measures which encourage the prudent use of antibiotics in the food chain are likely to be extremely useful in reducing the emergence and spread of resistance to these drugs in bacteria, a new report from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation says. MORE
Alberta dairy farm settles with energy company over chemical contaminant
An Alberta farm family has reached a settlement with an energy company that tainted their land with chemicals. MORE
Sask Pork Confident in US Acceptance of TPP
The Chair of Sask Pork says, in the event the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) fails to make it to the finish line, the Government of Canada needs to be prepared to refocus its efforts on the creation of new bilateral trade agreements, writes Bruce Cochrane. MORE
New Project to Recover Nitrogen from Pig, Poultry Manure
A new European research project is aiming to recover nitrogen nutrients from pig and poultry manure during composting and anaerobic digestion, using gas-permeable membrane technology. MORE
Medics Urge More Action on Antibiotics in Farming
Fifteen of the UK’s most senior medics have called on the government to tackle “routine misuse of antibiotics in UK farming”, in a letter published in The Telegraph to mark the start of World Antibiotic Awareness Week. MORE
Value of UK Pork Exports Growing
The value of pork exported from the UK during September was up 16 per cent on the year, reaching £21.7 million. MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – November 10 HERE
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Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Monday, November 14 HERE
Potatoes
Agrico presents four new potato varieties during its annual variety presentation
On Thursday 10 November, Agrico opened its annual varieties and seedlings show at its breeding and research facility, Agrico Research, in Bant. The varieties show, which was also open on Friday 11 November, attracted many interested national and international visitors. MORE
Potato Company RPE expands marketing team with Tim Huffcutt
US based potato grower and shipper RPE Inc. has added a new Marketing Director, Tim Huffcutt. MORE
Red River Valley Potatoes launches New Website
Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA) has launched a new website, one entirely dedicated to promoting potatoes grown for the fresh market and branded as Red River Valley Potatoes. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American Grains/Oilseed Review: Canola declines with US soy, veg oil
THE ICE Futures Canada canola market finished lower on Monday, weighed down by losses in vegetable oil and Chicago Board of Trade soybeans. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Monday: Canola futures prices lower, barley unchanged HERE
Canada’s canola meal sales to China at five-year high
Canadian canola meal shipments to China have jumped to their highest level in five years, boosting profits of crush plants and firming prices as farmers slog through a difficult harvest. MORE
Wheat down as U.S. dollar pressures commodities
CBOT soybeans hit by sag in Chinese markets MORE
Pulse crops fight for consumer attention
Somehow these healthy options are overlooked even in a world suddenly concerned about healthy food MORE
New York Times findings on GM crops disputed
A Times study concludes GM crops don’t yield more than conventional ones, but two Canadian agricultural economists found GM crops are worth billions MORE
AM markets: China clampdown fears keep cloud over ag markets HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
Mike Wilson joins forces with VERITAS Farm Management Services
Ontario’s leading provider of precision farming solutions has added one of Ontario’s precision ag leaders. Mike Wilson, a highly recognized and respected name in the precision agriculture community has joined forces with VERITAS Farm Management Services and will be responsible for growing the footprint of the company in Ontario under the new VERITAS Affiliate Program. MORE
KAP says fund education through income tax and residences
Farmers complain about skyrocketing tax increases on farmland, even though province-wide they are up only 15 per cent on average, according to a Manitoba government official MORE
‘You’re wrong’ is the wrong message
Trying to dictate what products consumers should get or what food companies should supply them is surely a losing tactic MORE
Challenger tames the tiger
Two transmissions drive AGCO’s new 1000 Series MORE
Regular Updates
Weekly PEI Agriculture Market Comments – November 11 HERE
Rayglen Market Comments – November 9 HERE
Grain Insight Special Alert – November 9 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Monday, November 14 HERE
AgWeather Atlantic HERE
Today’s Local Weather – HERE
Meetings and Events
Economic Information Observation as applied to CETA: a workshop offered by the Atlantic Canada Economic Information Observatory
The Chamber is hosting Michel Têtu of the Atlantic Canada Economic Information Observatory for a free workshop on November 16th (9:30am-11:00am, GCACC Boardroom). The workshop is an opportunity for business owners and business professionals to learn about tips and techniques for observing current economic information and will be presented in the context of the Canada EU Comprehensive Economic and trade Agreement (CETA).
Date: November 16, 2016
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Location: GCACC Boardroom, 134 Kent St., Suite 230
Cost: Free
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
The PEI Woodlot Association, in partnership with the Island Nature Trust and the Dep’t of Communities, Land and Environment, is sponsoring an information session and workshop on the identification and control of invasive species here on PEI.
It will be held at the Emyvale Community Center, Emyvale, on Saturday morning , Nov 26th beginning at 9:00 am. Calling all woodlot owners; members of the conservation and watershed groups on PEI; and other interested individuals. Everyone is welcome.
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
