Local, Regional, Canadian News
Job Posting – PEIFA
The PEI Federation of Agriculture is seeking a full-time Program Officer.
Deadline for applications is October 14th, 2016
View the job posting HERE
‘A huge crop’ of apples on P.E.I. this year, says growers’ group
‘Pretty excited that we’ve had a lot of people here that have never been here’ MORE
Apprenticeship Networking Commons
This event will provide your company with an opportunity to meet with job seekers interested in the skilled trades and technology sector to discuss your company’s hiring needs.
Saturday, November 5th 2016, 3pm to 6pm
Tourism and Culinary Centre Cafeteria – 4, Sydney Street, Charlottetown PEI
For more information you can call us at (902) 368-4650
Due to limited space please register as soon as possible!
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
New Sustainability Strategy for Canadian Beef Industry
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) has devised a new strategy to advance sustainability efforts following a two-year, ‘farm to fork’ study of the environmental, social, and economic performance of the Canadian beef industry. MORE
Cattle Donations Work to Reduce Poverty, Improve Diets
Two papers co-written by a pair of University of Illinois experts in agricultural policy and international development point to the wealth of positive effects that direct livestock-transfer programmes have on impoverished communities in rural Africa. MORE
Cattle fall to six-year low on long liquidation
U.S. cattle futures fell to six-year lows on Tuesday, adding to steep losses from the previous session as investors liquidated holdings amid ample animal and meat supplies, traders and analysts said. MORE
Brandon’s Ag Ex adds two national cattle shows to event
Attendees at this year’s Manitoba Ag Ex will notice a lot more activity taking place, as the event has partnered with the Manitoba Rodeo Finals and two national cattle shows MORE
Canada Opens Market to Mexican Pork
The Canadian government has opened its market to Mexican pork after recognising Mexico as a country free of classical swine fever (CSF). MORE
Study Finds Humans Have Selectively Bred Pigs for their Black Coat
New research suggests the Polynesians, Europeans and the Chinese have had a penchant for black pigs because of the novelty of their colour. MORE
Update on Swine Enteric Coronavirus Disease in US
The number of pig farm samples that were confirmed positive for porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV) in the last week was two. There were no premises confirmed with having porcine delta coronavirus (PDCoV) or the dual infection (PEDV and PDCoV), in the 6 October 2016 report. MORE
South Dakota Farmer Named America’s Pig Farmer of the Year
Brad Greenway, a pig farmer from Mitchell, South Dakota, has been named the 2016 America’s Pig Farmer of the Year by achieving the highest score from a third-party judging panel and online voting. MORE
Small-scale chicken quota changes stir controversy
Manitoba Chicken Producers has launched a new annual specialty quota program in hopes of developing new markets for specialty poultry products in the province MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – October 6 HERE
*Scroll down to find current report
Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Tuesday, October 11 HERE
Potatoes
TESCO BRINGS TOGETHER POTATO SUPPLIERS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE
British retail chain Tesco has announced it will bring potato suppliers Branston and Samsworths together, to reduce the food waste, by using all the production for mashed and prepared meals. MORE
Maine Teens Find Harvest Work Rewarding
This potato harvest, as she has for every one for about half her life, Sydney Garrison of Blaine, Maine, rises to the sound of her alarm clock at 5:30 a.m. so she can be at work on her family farm an hour later. MORE
U.S. Foods Introduces “Clean” Chips
Starting this fall, U.S. Foods, one of the leading foodservice distributors in the Americas, will launch a new line of “clean label” products, targeting restaurateurs and out-of-home operators. Among them, the company includes three processed potato specialties, under the Chef’s Line and Monarch brands. MORE
NEW POTATO RESEARCHER AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
An expert in potato pathogens is the new head of Colorado State University’s Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management, or BSPM, housed in the College of Agricultural Sciences. MORE
Blackleg and Brexit under the Spotlight at AHDB Potatoes Seed Industry Event
HDB Potatoes will use this year’s Seed Industry Event on 3 November to review the industry’s current approach to controlling blackleg. MORE
Mooij Agro provides a breath of fresh air at Interpom | Primeurs with its EC Axial 1000 fan
Mooij Agro never sits still when it comes to the development of new products and innovations in the field of ventilation technique. Questions from the field ensure that Mooij Agro stays focused and responds to the customer demands. MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola Up, Just Below Resistance
ICE Futures Canada canola contracts were stronger on Tuesday, as bullish chart signals and weather worries provided support. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Tuesday: Canola futures prices higher, barley unchanged HERE
ICE canola up at midday
Canola contracts on the ICE Futures Canada platform were stronger at midday Tuesday, as the market ‘played catch-up’ with the Chicago Board of Trade soyoil market. MORE
Snow brings harvest to standstill in Saskatchewan, southern Alberta
Fields are saturated, combines have come to a halt and harvest is at a standstill across Saskatchewan and in southern Alberta because of snow. MORE
Back to the basics, with red clover
Farm experience and university research add up to make a strong case in favour of the cover crop MORE
Economic Contribution of Export Trade of US Grain
Exports of grain and grain products generated $74.7 billion in annual economic output and added $82 billion in value to the United States’ economy in 2014, according to an Informa Economics IEG study commissioned by the US Grains Council. MORE
U.S. grains: Corn, wheat futures firm ahead of USDA report
Soy ends nearly unchanged, erasing modest advances MORE
Organic Panic – Finding the right combination
Organic produce is popular. However, growing organic crops is notoriously high-maintenance for farmers. Researchers are trying to identify the best ways to grow these crops in order to keep the shelves stocked. MORE
Farmers Edge investing millions in sustainable crop production
Sustainable Development Technology Canada is one of the investors MORE
AM markets: firm dollar overhangs ags, as key crop data loom HERE
PEI Grain Elevator Prices – September 20 HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
Saskatchewan’s interests:’ Premier mulls legal options on federal carbon tax
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall came out swinging Friday against the federal government’s intention to impose a carbon tax, questioning whether it would be legal and whether Ottawa did its homework before announcing its plans. MORE
Food safety and traceability support available for British Columbia producers
The Governments of Canada and British Columbia (B.C.) are providing up to $1.6 million over two years to support B.C.’s agri-food producers’ efforts to enhance on-farm food safety practices and meet emerging national and international food safety traceability requirements. MORE
FBC earns national, provincial honours for farm coverage
Winnipeg farm publishing house Farm Business Communications has earned 13 national and provincial awards so far this fall for its news and feature coverage of issues in Canadian farming. MORE
Belgian regions set to block CETA over farm concerns
Austria, Slovenia backing for EU-Canada trade pact also uncertain MORE
Space agriculture key to exploration
Nobody knows exactly how space will affect plant growth and reproduction over the long term MORE
Regular Updates
PEIDAF Agriculture Marketing Report – October 7 HERE
Rayglen Market Comments – October 6 HERE
Ontario Farm Market Summary – Tuesday, October 11 HERE
AgWeather Atlantic HERE
Today’s Local Weather – HERE
Meetings and Events
Chainsaw Maintenance and Safety course
The PEI Woodlot Owners Association – in co-operation with the Department of Forestry is holding a Weekend Woodsman Chainsaw Maintenance and Safety course at the Beach Grove Forestry complex on Wed, Oct 19th at 6:00 pm.
There will be a Cutting and Felling workshop on Saturday, October 22nd — weather permitting.
Pre-registration is necessary as only 10 people can be accommodated.
No charge for PEIWOA members; $20 charge for non-members.
Contact John Rowe at 902-940-1933 or rowe@pei.sympatico.ca
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
Apprenticeship Networking Commons
This event will provide your company with an opportunity to meet with job seekers interested in the skilled trades and technology sector to discuss your company’s hiring needs.
Saturday, November 5th 2016, 3pm to 6pm
Tourism and Culinary Centre Cafeteria – 4, Sydney Street, Charlottetown PEI
For more information you can call us at (902) 368-4650
Due to limited space please register as soon as possible!
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
World Food Day – October 16 MORE
