Local, Regional, Canadian News
P.E.I.’s Eddy Dykerman inducted into Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame
Island vegetable grower Eddy Dykerman has been inducted into the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame. MORE
Canada: Outlook for Principal Field Crops, 2016-09-28
This report is an update of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) September 1 outlook for crop years 2015-16 and 2016-17. MORE
Job posting
Technical Product Lead (TPL) – NutriAg Canada Ltd.
NutriAg Ltd is a Canadian Company with international presence in the field of speciality fertilizers, spray adjuvants and biological products. 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
Livestock
Feeder market lacks buying interest
In a market profile, trader Peter Steidlmayer clarified that markets go up because there is no selling and markets go down because there is no buying. Western Canadian feeder markets were a perfect example of this market theory, as prices experienced a week-over-week decline of $10-$15. MORE
Live cattle rally to three-week high
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures rose for a third consecutive session to their highest level in three weeks, fueled by Friday’s strong cash prices and the U.S. government’s bullish monthly Cattle on Feed report, traders said. MORE
Evaluation of EU’s Antimicrobials Plan Shows Continued Efforts Needed
The EU’s evaluation of its Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Action Plan (2011-2016) has shown that while progress has been made, continued efforts are required to address the problem. MORE
Beef Stocks in Cold Storage Build
According to the latest USDA ’Cattle on Feed’ survey, the total inventory of cattle on feed as of October 1 was 10.266 million head, 0.4 per cent higher than a year ago but about .7 points lower than the average pre‐report estimates, which were indicating a 1.1 per cent increase. MORE
Livestock’s bleak industrial future
There’s not even a hint of light at the end of the tunnel MORE
Effects of Vibration in Transit on Pig Comfort, Meat Quality Examined
Research conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc is expected to shed new light on the effects of vibration during transport on the behavior and comfort of pigs and ultimately on the quality of the pork they produce. MORE
Blunt Force Trauma Ensures Humane Pig Euthanasia, says Veterinary Council
The Veterinary Council with the Canadian Pork Council says, despite public concerns, the use of blunt force trauma to euthanize pigs is an effective and humane method of ensuring animal welfare. MORE
New ASF Cases Reported in Ukraine.
Another three outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) have been reported in Ukraine. MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – October 20 HERE
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Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Monday, October 24 HERE
Potatoes
Potato harvesters market to double by 2022
The global market for potato harvesters is expected to witness a significant growth between 2015 and 2022, according to a new market report published by Credence Research Inc. MORE
Belgium: Potato producers are relieved
For a moment, it seemed as if the doomsday scenario was coming true, but this weekend potato producers can finally feel relieved. MORE
Jamaica expands Irish potato programme
Jamaica’s Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries will be expanding the Irish potato programme to new planting areas for the 2016/17 crop year. MORE
Irish potato exports to Europe & UK may start soon
There are rumours circulating that a boat is being organised to export Irish potatoes to either the UK or mainland Europe over the coming weeks. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola climbs with soyoil
ICE Futures Canada canola contracts climbed to their highest levels in four months on Monday, as gains in Chicago Board of Trade soyoil and weakness in the Canadian dollar provided support. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Monday: Canola futures prices higher, barley unchanged HERE
ICE canola up with soyoil at midday
Canola contracts on the ICE Futures Canada platform were stronger at midday Monday, as gains in Chicago Board of Trade soyoil provided support. MORE
Homegrown canola breeder sees opportunities and challenges
BrettYoung and DL Seeds say they’ll continue to be a major player in canola breeding in Western Canada MORE
Soy jumps on vegetable oils’ gains
CBOT wheat down most in two months MORE
Wheat’s turn to shine
Despite shrinking government support in recent years, there have been remarkable research payoffs, and new investments promise even more MORE
Oxbo: Innovations in berry harvesting
Brian Foote from Oxbo shares the latest in fruit harvesting technology and what berry picking could look like in the future. From the Pacific Ag Show in Abbotsford BC. MORE
AM markets: soybean, vegoil futures take turn under pressure HERE
PEI Grain Elevator Prices – September 20 HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
Ukrlandfarming owner in talks to sell stake
Ukrainian businessman Oleh Bakhmatyuk, the major shareholder in agricultural group Ukrlandfarming, is in talks with Chinese and Middle East investors about possibly selling a stake in the company, Interfax news agency said on Monday. MORE
Growth chamber system ‘test drives’ new varieties
Cameras can detect and quantify signals produced by plants MORE
Belgian internal feud blocks EU-Canada trade deal
The European Union’s hopes of signing a landmark free trade deal with Canada this week appeared to evaporate on Monday as the Belgian federal government failed to win the consent of French-speaking regional authorities. MORE
Children need more meat
More than 80 per cent of children younger than two years old are not getting enough nutrition, according to a new report from the UNICEF. MORE
Regular Updates
PEIDAF Agriculture Marketing Report – October 21 HERE
FCC Express – October 21 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Monday, October 24 HERE
AgWeather Atlantic HERE
Today’s Local Weather – HERE
Meetings and Events
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
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
