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December edition of Cattle Country
Due to the ongoing postal disruption printed copies of the December edition of Cattle Country...Read More
MBP Announces 2024-25 Scholarship Recipients
Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is pleased to announce the six recipients of its $1,000 scholarship...Read More
Beef Sector Response to Federal Party Participation at Bill C-282 Rally
The cross-party display of support for Bill C-282 (An Act to amend the Department of...Read More
Feed testing equipment now available at participating Manitoba Watershed District offices
When you don’t know the quality of feed on an operation, maintaining optimal animal health,...Read More
District meetings – Manitoba Beef Producers
Manitoba Beef Producers’ Fall District Meetings were held October 21st to November 5th in odd-numbered...Read More
Every Ingredient Tells a Story
Great Tastes has entertained viewers since 1991, and there are many stories still to tell!...Read More
Manitoba Beef Producers Signs Three-Year Funding Commitment to AITC-M
Three-Year, $105,000 contribution aims to boost agricultural literacy among Manitoba students
Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) Incentive Pilot
To encourage uptake of VBP+ in Manitoba, MBP is launching an incentive pilot to encourage...Read More
Applications for Consideration for The Environmental Stewardship Award Due to MBP by December 13
Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is accepting applications until Friday, December 13, 2024 for consideration for...Read More
Governments Of Canada and Manitoba Invest in Manitoba’s Livestock Predation Prevention Program
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing financial support to Manitoba’s Livestock Predation Prevention...Read More
Manitoba Beef Producers Congratulates New Government
Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) congratulates incoming Premier Wab Kinew and his fellow Manitoba New Democratic...Read More
A new season of Great Tastes of Manitoba premieres, showcasing farm-to-table recipes and hardworking Manitoba farmers
Home cooks will be delighted to learn that Great Tastes of Manitoba is back for...Read More
Beware of Highly Toxic Water Hemlock
MBP has received calls from several producers concerned about the proliferation of water hemlock in...Read More
Potential Funding Opportunities Available for Beef Producers in Manitoba
This information document compiled by Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is intended as a resource providing...Read More
Producer Outreach & Knowledge Session
MBP hosted a producer outreach & knowledge session on July 11, 2023. Along with industry...Read More
Responsible Antimicrobial Usage in Beef Cattle Production
Antimicrobials are used in human and veterinary medicine for the same reasons. Using an antimicrobial...Read More
Adoption of vaccinations in Canadian beef herds – BCRC study results
Did you know that vaccinated cows are more likely to get pregnant, especially in co-mingling...Read More
Province Accepting Applications Until Early June Under Two New Funding Streams for Agriculture Producers: RALP and SAM
The Manitoba government has opened intakes for two new programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural...Read More
Grasslands Stewardship Program
The Grasslands Stewardship Program provides financial support to livestock producers for Best Management Practices (BMPs)...Read More
Discover Agriculture in the City
Bring the family, stop by the MBP booth and discover how Manitoba’s vibrant world of...Read More
Manitoba Beef Producers 44th Annual General Meeting & President’s Banquet
The 44th Annual General Meeting took place February 2-3, 2023 at the Victoria...Read More
MBP Statement re: Added Levy to Cattle and Other Commodities to Fund Keystone Agricultural Producers
Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) has advised Manitoba Beef Producers it is seeking to expand the...Read More
Farm management tools and resources
Put data to work for your farm using Cost of Production guides. These resources can...Read More
Manitoba Agriculture and Food Knowledge Exchange website
University of Manitoba scientists are sharing research findings using the new Manitoba Agriculture and Food...Read More
Wildfire information for producers
Due to the dry conditions, parts of Manitoba have been affected by wildfires. The following...Read More
Drought-related resources
Manitoba Beef Producers has compiled the following information which may be useful to producers facing...Read More
MBP in the Media
Manitoba Beef Producers is proud to be the voice of the provincial beef industry. Part of that important work is keeping an open line of dialogue with the media to ensure that the voice of our members is heard on breaking news and issues. Below are a collection of recent articles focusing on MBP or in which MBP was asked to comment and represent the interests of our members and the provincial beef industry.
Cattle Country
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