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Manitoba Beef Producers Update re: the Drought Situation, Recent Announcements and Next Steps
Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) wishes to provide an update to its members on the drought...Read More
MASC Alternate Crop Use Information
Note: The following information has been provided by Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation.
The current dry conditions...Read More
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and Provincial Cattle Associations support FPT Ministers’ meeting on drought and wildfire conditions and call for prompt action on relief measures
Beef producers in parts of Ontario, the prairie provinces and British Columbia are facing severe...Read More
Manitoba Beef Producers engaging with government, commodity groups about the drought situation
Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) continues to work with the provincial government and Manitoba Agricultural Services...Read More
CANADIAN BEEF INDUSTRY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
All beef industry stakeholders share a common goal of taking steps to enhance the productivity,...Read More
Governments Provide Livestock Producers with Funding Options to Address Dry Conditions on Pasture
The governments of Canada and Manitoba...Read More
Wildfire information for producers
Due to the dry conditions, parts of Manitoba have been affected by wildfires. The following...Read More
MBP Has Raised Drought Concerns with the Provincial Government, Outlined Strategies to Assist Producers
Note: The following information appeared in the May 7, 2021 edition of Manitoba Beef Producers’...Read More
Drought-related resources
Manitoba Beef Producers has compiled the following information which may be useful to producers facing...Read More
The 2021 Census of Agriculture
Please note that census collection is still ongoing, and that it’s not too late to...Read More
QXNation Cooks with Manitoba Beef Producers
Great food deserves to be shared so Manitoba Beef Producers recently teamed up with Winnipeg...Read More
Guardians of the Grasslands – public launch recording now available
Guardians of the Grasslands is a short documentary that explores the vital role cattle play...Read More
MBP Scholarship
Manitoba Beef Producers is pleased to make available six $500 scholarships annually for MBP members...Read More
The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA)
Since 1996, The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) has been awarded annually at the provincial and...Read More
Deadline to apply for forage insurance is March 31
Producers: The following is some important information from the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation website regarding...Read More
MBP Welcomes Removal of Reference Margin Limit Within AgriStability
STATEMENT
March 26, 2021
Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) welcomes news that the federal, provincial and territorial (FPT)...Read More
Canadian Agriculture Day – February 23
This February, celebrate Canadian agriculture and food, and let everyone know how you feel about...Read More
Manitoba Beef Producers Virtual 42nd AGM a Success
Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) held its successful 42nd Annual General Meeting on February 11, this...Read More
MBP statement on proposed changes to AgriStability
Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is restating its call for the Manitoba government to support the...Read More
It’s here! Announcing our newly redesigned website
Manitoba Beef Producers is excited to announce the launch of our new website! After several...Read More
Livestock Predation Prevention Pilot Project Survey
Check your mailbox for the December issue of Cattle Country – we’ve tucked in an...Read More
Manitoba’s Favourite Food Series Wins National Recognition
Every year the Canadian Agri-Marketing Association celebrates the cream of the crop in agricultural ad...Read More
Fostering connections between burrowing owls and cattle/grasslands
The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is a unique, charismatic, little ground owl that lives...Read More
COVID-19 Updates
Our dedicated page contains information on COVID-19, including links to various programs announced, to news...Read More
Canadian Beef Industry setting Ambitious Long Term Goals
The Canadian Beef industry is demonstrating its commitment to ensuring the health and viability of...Read More
Unpredictable Weather Patterns Prompting Call for Extra hay, Straw and Feed to be Made Available for Purchase by Livestock Producers
Challenging production conditions across Manitoba have provincial farm groups representing beef, grain and forage producers...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.
July 2021
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 droughtJune 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-makingMay 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 conditionsApril 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 salesMarch 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 presidentFebruary 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 conversationJanuary 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 industryDecember 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 EffortsNovember 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 upgradeOctober 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)Cattle Country
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