Local, Regional, Canadian News
Senate to investigate farmland ownership
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture will be among the first presenters to the committee MORE
Farmers lauded for efforts to diversify pollinator habitat
The vital population of bees and other pollinating insects near an Eastern Ontario community is growing stronger, thanks to the remarkable efforts of Marc and Chantal Bercier, winners of the 2016 Canadian Farmer-Rancher Pollinator Conservation Award. 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
Rising feed grain prices set to hit seasonal plateau
Feed barley bids in Alberta have shown some strength over the past few weeks, but may be nearing their highs if seasonal price trends come into play. MORE
Cattle Futures Higher After Supportive Cattle on Feed Report
Fed and feeder cattle futures were higher on Monday. Market participants viewed the latest cattle on feed report as generally supportive of prices in the short term, according to the latest Daily Livestock Report is published by Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc. MORE
High-tech beef cattle monitoring firm pockets growth funds from U.K. investor
From a chart on his computer screen at GrowSafe Systems Ltd., co-CEO Camiel Huisma can describe not only how much a certain cow ate today but how quickly it ate and how much it weighs. MORE
Milk producers seek added processing capacity
Lack of processing is keeping the industry from reaching its full potential say the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba MORE
Hogs extend rally, cattle snap winning streak
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures on Tuesday gained for a third straight session, fueled by recently improved prices for slaughter-ready, or cash, hogs and wholesale pork values despite plentiful supplies, said traders. MORE
Spanish Pork Production,Exports Continue to Reach Record Levels
Spanish swine farmers have weathered the last six months of low prices, and responded to market conditions with a larger pig herd and increased productivity following very promising results from Asia. MORE
Pig Meat a Top Export Performer for EU in August
The latest data show the monthly value of EU agri-food exports in August 2016 reached €10.6 billion, exceeding the export values in August of previous years. MORE
Atlantic Stockyards Market Report – October 20 HERE
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Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Report – Tuesday, October 25 HERE
Potatoes
Belgian potato producers are relieved as weather turns
Finally, potato growers in Belgium can relax a bit. MORE
Unusual Market Dynamics in Northern-European Potato Trade
Currency and supply dynamics are affecting the relative price of British processing potatoes compared to supplies from Belgium and the Netherlands, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). MORE
AAFC / InfoHort Potato Reports HERE
USDA – Daily National Potato and Onion Report HERE
Crops
North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola retreats from nearby highs
ICE Futures Canada canola contracts were mixed at Tuesday’s close, although the bias was weaker in the most active months as prices ran into resistance after hitting fresh four-month highs. MORE
ICE Futures Canada Tuesday: Canola futures prices mostly lower, barley unchanged HERE
ICE canola continues higher
Canola contracts on the ICE Futures Canada platform were stronger at midday Tuesday, hitting fresh four-month highs as the technicals and fundamentals remain supportive. MORE
Homegrown canola breeder sees opportunities and challenges
Brett Young and DL Seeds say they’ll continue to be a major player in canola breeding in Western Canada MORE
Wheat, corn gain on short-covering
U.S. wheat and corn futures were narrowly higher on Tuesday as traders covered short positions after prices for each crop fell to the lowest levels in more than a week. MORE
AM markets: ags make headway. Are funds in buying mode? HERE
PEI Grain Elevator Prices – September 20 HERE
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Daily Commodity Report HERE
More Futures Prices HERE and HERE
General Interest
Climate change could be linked to extreme poverty: report
Climate change has been listed as the cause of an increase in extreme weather, rising temperatures and now it could be the reason millions of people live in extreme poverty. MORE
Court may help EU sidestep lone-wolf resistance to trade deals
Belgian negotiators to resume talks on CETA Wednesday MORE
ChemChina reported ready for concessions to clinch Syngenta deal
Firm now expects deal to close around end of Q1 in 2017 MORE
DuPont says Dow merger may get delayed
Company now expects Dow merger to close in early 2017 MORE
The slow death of the Green Revolution
Even as the negative impacts of the great Green Revolution pile up, there is hope MORE
Regular Updates
PEIDAF Agriculture Marketing Report – October 21 HERE
FCC Express – October 26 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
