News

September 2021

Manitoba Agriculture aims for quick turnaround on AgriRecovery aid MASC reports slight forage insurance uptick Prairie ranchers take stock of summer drought as big decisions loom this fall MBP GM Says Pastures Starting To Green Up Manitoba producers welcome AgriRecovery AgriRecovery an example of how governments can work together Manitoba farm groups happy with AgriRecovery program details Province launches new AgriRecovery programs Manitoba Beef Producers on new feed costs funding Beef farmers grappling with feed costs double that of 2020: Manitoba Beef Producers president Manitoba announces details and opens up application window for AgriRecovery drought programs New programs aim to help Manitoba's drought-battered producers, beekeepers

August 2021

CBC Radio Noon update - AgriRecovery program details Agriculture recognition election goal Cdn. farmers gearing up for ag leaders debate Little relief expected from second cut hay Calculating the genetic cost of drought Drought tests Canadian Agricultural Partnership Send us your cows: N.B. group makes unique pitch to Prairie farmers facing hay shortage Ottawa boosts AgriRecovery to $500 million TESA 25: Triple V Ranch believes in being in tune with nature 'Aid can't come soon enough' Cattle sector says long-term plan needed Manitoba commits $62 million to AgriRecovery drought-relief programs Manitoba Farm Groups Welcome AgriRecovery Announcement Manitoba Beef Producers GM Encouraged By AgriRecovery Announcement More drought support than promised needed for farmers, say producer groups Livestock Producers Reminded To Test Feed ALÉAS CLIMATIQUES DANS L’OUEST : « C’EST SANS PRÉCÉDENT » PERFECT STORM: Prairie drought threatens future of livestock industry Contracts, economics complicate calls for alternate-use crops Feed hazards lying in wait Western Canada farmers struggling to get through unprecedented drought season Farmers Race to Save Their Cattle From Canada’s Drought Drought leaves farmers in dire straits

July 2021

Bibeau’s visit highlights widespread scope of drought Manitoba cattle producers facing uncertainty Cattle, forage farmers struggle through drought Drought may significantly slash western herd Livestock tax deferral areas announced Farmers scramble to turn drought-stricken crops into feed Federal aid for Manitoba beef producers 'will move the needle in the short term': Agriculturalist Ottawa funds conservation, wildlife habitat MBP update on Global Winnipeg Call made for emergency livestock feed switches Federal support not enough to save Manitoba farms that are going dry: farm couple MBP update on CJOB Save the cow herd: the drought is more than a farmer's problem - July 22 Manitoba triggers hay disaster benefit Corporations, community working to battle low crop yields Canada takes action to support drought-impacted farmers and ranchers Help coming for drought-stricken farmers, ranchers ‘It’s heart-wrenching’: Drought conditions devastate food producers from B.C. to Ontario CTV Winnipeg evening news CBC Manitoba evening news Cattle Marketing Expected To Pick Up As Producers Cull Herds To Deal With Feed Shortages Greenfeed and silage needed in Manitoba Federal ag minister tours Manitoba farms, announces drought support measures Federal, provincial governments announce relief programs for drought-stricken Manitoba farmers 'Heartbreaking': Ottawa to help farmers and ranchers affected by drought Bibeau To Visit Drought-Stricken Interlake Region Thursday Manitoba Beef Producers Answers Drought Questions ‘Time is ticking’ on drought response for beef cattle sector Manitoba Farmers Dealing With Drought Extreme drought conditions leaving Manitoba cattle farmers to make tough decisions MBP update on 730 CKDM Canada’s farmers brace for new heat wave as scorching summer leaves cherries roasting on trees 'Never seen it like this': Manitoba cattle ranchers consider culling herds as drought ruins feed Manitoba farmer calls drought ‘worst he’s ever seen’ MBP update on CJOB MBP on CBC Radio Noon Eichler returns as Man. ag minister Cattle head to auction markets as Manitoba pastures dry up Manitoba Beef Producers Engaging With Government, Commodity Groups About Drought Situation Beef producers call for drought and wildfire relief On the brink: Drought pushes Interlake beef producers to the edge of viability 'Worst fears are being realized' for cattle producers suffering amid drought: association president Cattle producers feeling the heat Feed fears come into focus after poor first cut, flagging pasture Collaboration between crop, livestock producers could be key to salvaging dry Manitoba summer MBP comments on drought situation - CBC Radio Noon Some Manitoba farmers battling drought MBP comments on drought situation - CJOB Man. gov’t, farmers form working group on drought Farm groups meet to discuss drought conditions Local leaders concerned about ongoing drought

June 2021

Rains bring second wind to pastures, water supplies Province earmarks funds for livestock watering Water shortage worsens for Manitoba cattle producers Cow/calf producers in drought-stricken areas facing looming feed cliff Beef Producers President Says Moisture Deficit Dates Back To Last Fall Water assistance available for Manitoba ranchers Pasture records key tool in drought decision-making

May 2021

MBP comments on BSE negligible risk status (look for May 28 edition) Rains welcome, but farmers need more Dry conditions spark provincial service quick list Water supply perilous for many prairie ranches The dreaded ‘D’ word: drought CJOB Ag Report - drought conditions

April 2021

Beefing about environmental cancel culture Rest stop benefits for livestock fail to stand out Farmers fear potential drought Drop in quality and numbers seen at cattle sales

March 2021

Forage insurance changes arrive for spring MB Beef Producers Welcomes RML Removal In AgriStability Governments work to boost AgriStability MBP update - Ag Review on 730CKDM Legislation aimed at preventing livestock disease Ranchers want cards on the table on land improvement values Dry Conditions Cause Concern For Cattle Producers Fulton looks down the pipe as new MBP president

February 2021

Time for a shift on livestock price insurance? Feed supplies update Coyotes cause big livestock damage Feed supplies in good shape Coyotes cause 62 percent of livestock losses in Manitoba Manitoba Beef Producers Holds 42nd AGM Cattlemen’s group name worthy of a conversation

January 2021

Manitoba beef producers hoping for change in assistance ahead of 2021 season Animal disease outbreak a threat to Manitoba economy: report Agricultural Crown land update Mild Winter Helping To Stretch Feed Supplies Crown land leaseholders eye legal challenge Mild winter weather - MBP update Livestock sector benefiting from mild winter weather Loblaw joins sustainable beef marketplace A difficult year for Manitoba’s cattle industry

December 2020

Manitoba Beef Producers GM Looks Back On 2020 Survey examines livestock predation Livestock producers asked to fill out survey, reduce livestock predation (Dec. 17 issue) Manitoba Beef Producers need farmers' engagement (Dec. 17 issue) A producer survey kicks off the three-year industry-led pilot project Survey For Livestock Producers First Step In Predation Mitigation Efforts Livestock Predation Project Survey For Livestock Producers First Step In Predation Mitigation Efforts

November 2020

Forage intercropping trials show promise in Western Canada (MBFI media coverage) Producers asked to share information on predation Call out for TESA hopefuls Spicing up the mix in MBFI's corn fields Manitoba farm leaders watching U.S. closely True North to offer greener pastures for grass-fed beef A celebration of Manitoba's ag women Reforms to Manitoba’s Crown lands still frustrate leaseholders MBP hosts successful virtual meetings Manitoba Beef Producers District Meetings Conclude Provincial forage AgriInsurance gets upgrade

October 2020

Editor’s Take: Passing the buck (October 29) Province promises rent break on 2019 dry Crown lands (October 29) Finished cattle slated for up to $2.5M in AgriRecovery (October 29) New director for Manitoba Beef Producers needed in District 3 (October 29) Drought, pandemic focus of beef producer meetings (October 27) MBP reacts to AgriRecovery program (October 26) New night hunting law now in effect (October 23) MBP provides reaction to recent federal & provincial agriculture announcements (October 19) Pedersen, Beef Producers Disagree On Cattle Feed Assistance Program (October 19) Beef producers critical of province (October 17) Manitoba Beef Producers district meeting coming up (page 4, October 15) MBP update on district meetings (October 15) Beef producers engage in Crown lease modernization (page 7, October 14) MB Beef Producers district meeting coming up (page 14, October 14) Manitoba Beef Producers Urge Members to Take Survey (October 13) Manitoba Beef Producers Brings Town Hall Meetings To You (October 12) Man. abandons grazing lease auction (October 9) Man. ag Crown land consultation (October 7) Crown land lease renewals to extend to family transfers (October 6) MBP Encouraging Ag Crown Land Leaseholders To Participate In Consultation (October 5) Manitoba cattle producers get say on crown land leases (October 2)

September 2020

Vulnerable cattle production (September 26) [French] COVID-19 no cause for course change on protein, says ag-minister Pedersen (September 18) Beef Producers Optimistic Heading Into Fall (September 16) MBP update on pasture conditions (September 16) MBP update with 730 CKDM (September 3)

August 2020

Pandemic spurs concern with fall run approaching (August 29) Four ranches nominated for national environmental award (August 6) Manitoba livestock sector faces feed shortages (August 6) Man. groups call for hay, straw, feed (August 6)

July 2020

Manitoba farmers encouraged to list any available feed due to potential shortages (July 31) Manitoba farmers plead for livestock feed (July 30) Farm Groups Calling For Extra Feed To Be Made Available (July 29) CCA names TESA nominees (July 29) Impressive nominees for environmental stewardship awards (July 29) MFGA Says Time Is Now To Prepare For Fall/Winter Livestock Feed Supplies (July 21) Forage insurance review offers hope to producers (July 7)

News stories about the pandemic in which MBP has been interviewed

Vulnerable cattle production (September 26) [French] COVID-19 no cause for course change on protein, says ag-minister Pedersen MBP update with 730 CKDM (September 3) Pandemic spurs concern with fall run approaching (August 29) Farm fresh fears (June 20) Southeast Ranchers Hoping To Avoid Big Losses (June 11) Livestock price insurance a hard sell (June 11) WLPIP premiums won’t be subsidized, says ag-minister Pedersen (June 9) eef producers faced with tough decisions (June 8) Manitoba Beef Producers provides update on state of the industry in Manitoba (June 1) Radio silence from Manitoba government on agriculture relief (May 26) Farmers begin 2020 growing season with one eye on COVID-19 (May 21) Manitoba no closer to new beef-processing capacity (May 21) Small slaughter plants not the answer: Unrau (May 13) NDP calls for Crown land payment suspension following Cargill closure (May 12) Farming group disappointed with farm aid (May 7) Manitoba Beef Producers Able To Move Animals, But At Lower Price (May 5) Alberta beef plant closures effects felt in Manitoba (May 4) Manitoba’s beef producer’s look forward and plan for difficult times ahead (April 30) ‘Worst scenario I’ve seen in decades’ for Manitoba producers as demand disappears: Pork Council GM (April 24) L’industrie du boeuf au Manitoba réclame une aide financière (April 23) Coronavirus: Manitoba farmers taking one day at a time as planting season looms Meat plants hampered by spread of COVID-19 ‘a major concern’ for Manitoba producers (April 14) Beef, pork producers facing supply chain issues (April 14) Cattle producers face uncertain future (March 27) Uncertainty looms large for farmers (March 23)