News

February 2023

Wintertime calving Manitoba Beef Producers names new president Video game aims to educate on grasslands Triplet bull calves an udder surprise for southwestern Manitoba farmer Beef producers push province on veterinary funding Deer nicking winter feed a problem Ranchers up in arms over wolf attacks Big Bad Wolves: Beef producers call for support on problem predators MBP Trying to Mitigate Feed Damage Valentine's Day triplets: Manitoba farm welcomes trio of calves Killarney area cattle producer - "What are the chances of triplets? 1 in 100,000!" Manitoba Beef and Forages joins Smart Farm network Marking Canada's Agriculture Day Cleanfarms speaks at Manitoba Beef Producers AGM Size of cattle herd takes major hit in Manitoba Beef producers gathering for AGM in Winnipeg for first time Industry and AGM update

January 2023

Cattle market to keep stride Day 2: Ag Days continues at Keystone Centre Manitoba farmers hopeful for 2023 after painful hits to bottom line in 2022 Manitoba cattle year in review: A tale of two halves

December 2022

MBP Says Feed Situation Looking Better Manitoba appoints new deputy minister of agriculture

November 2022

Economic, climate pressures on cattle producers lead to sell-offs, retirements The Fake Meat Fiasco: So Much for Plant-based Protein Alternatives A family farm's story No easy fix for declining cattle herds

October 2022

Crown lands, disaster aftermath top MBP’s advocacy agenda Johnson not giving up on cattle numbers Crown Land Survey Open Until Friday Rural kids prioritized for new veterinary seats Fighting for footing: The great cattle exodus Crown lands to get rent relief MBP comments on plan to address shortage of veterinarians supporting rural commercial agriculture

September 2022

Manitoba Beef Producers announce schedule for fall meetings Industry update Boning up on Manitoba's beef industry Today’s farms nothing like Old McDonald’s Cattle crunch: Tug of war on herd rebuilding prospects Cattle producers on eastern end of the West hope for better Post-pandemic rebound sees busy year at MBFI Manitoba Beef Producers welcomes announcement of Livestock Tax Deferral Interlake cattle producers should have enough winter feed; dry period required Feed loss not as dire this year, farmers say

August 2022

Checking in with Manitoba cattle ranchers after a soggy summer Au Manitoba, le foin est abondant et de bonne qualité malgré la pluie Hay production way up from last year The good news, bad news scenario on hay Assessing the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

July 2022

What works — or at least helps — in reducing livestock predation? Manitoba Beef president sees better times ahead Predation project set to bear results Technology offers a little more insurance Ranching group drops 'Cattlemen' name to be more gender inclusive The price of beef

June 2022

BRM programs a poor fit for challenged livestock sector President of MB Beef Producers. Health Cda meat labeling Canadian ranchers say their industry is being unfairly singled out. Cattle farmers oppose health Canada warnings for ground beef Pastures looking good Manitoba beef producers feel ‘targeted’ by potential Health Canada label change Beef Industry Fighting New Regulation Manitoba's beef industry calling on Health Canada for exemption to saturated fat warning label Livestock groups oppose Health Canada’s food package proposal

May 2022

Canada concerned as COOL talk builds on Capitol Hill Farmers adapt to wet in wake of drought U.S. beef pricing bill on Canadian radar Wind puts added pressure on flooded southern Manitoba Colorado lows hammer Manitoba producers through calving season Wariness and hope mix under Crown land forage pilot Livestock eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance Flooding slows livestock transportation Manitoba storms take devastating toll on livestock Calving losses add insult to injury Beef producers calling for help after losing calves in wet, cold, windy weather

April 2022

Les producteurs bovins du Manitoba sont en détresse face aux conditions météorologiques MB Beef Looking for Producer Feedback Second storm challenges Man. cattle producers Overland flood warnings affecting cattle farmers Farmers fear serious seeding setback VIDEO: ‘Clover’ provides real calving skills, without a real cow Facing the fallout: Give drought-stressed pastures time to recover Manitoba farmers grappling with rising feed and fertilizer costs Changes made to AgriRecovery program AgriRecovery program expanded Producers look for credit bridge Manitoba drought recovery program for farmers sees adjustments Manitoba changes AgriRecovery assistance for producers in need Royal Manitoba Winter Fair wraps up in Brandon Steer sale cancelled due to beef industry woes

March 2022

Groups use fair to promote livestock Cattle producers resort to cattails, straw, and other creative feed sources while waiting on green pastures More than $120 million in AgriRecovery drought relief funds still available in Manitoba Long, cold winter has cattle producers in tight spot Livestock sector sees supply shortfall CP Railway strike would be ‘devastating’ for producers, farming groups say New grant aims to help beef producers fight climate change $2.86M in grants approved for 14 Manitoba-based conservation groups to fight climate change MASC puts hard numbers to sky-high forage claim season Soaring fuel prices will drive up costs for goods, food: analysts Multi-species forage gets insurance safety net

February 2022

Inflation’s impact on beef demand uncertain Producers assured calf prices will increase soon Why the AG industry needs young farmers A day in the life of a beef farmer An opportunity to lead High demand for beef driving cattle sector AgriRecovery program expands Manitoba Beef Producers' 43rd AGM going virtual this Thursday Fluctuation In Temps Creating Challenges For Livestock Producers Manitoba Beef Producers provides industry update [p.10] Manitoba Beef Producers prep for AGM Manitoba Beef Producers gear up for 43rd AGM [p.7] Manitoba Beef Producers virtual AGM set for Feb. 10 [p.5]

January 2022

New ag minister to focus on long-term drought recovery Industry update - Jan. 29 Industry update - Jan. 26 Wet snow vs. dry snow: which is better? Snow giving producers hope for 2022 growing season Manitoba farmers digging out after big snowfall Most Canadian beef trading partners still open for business after mad cow case Manitoba Beef Producers on three countries banning Canadian beef imports Suggestions for a safe snowmobile season Producers cautiously optimistic for 2022 Drought, COVID-19 pandemic strengthen ranchers’ resolve Cold weather feeding tips

December 2021

Drought The Big Story For Beef Producers In 2021 Eichler not worried on AgriRecovery uptake Details announced for livestock breeding herd restoration funding Producers form coalition in difficult times Manitoba Beef Producers launches drought survey

November 2021

Manitoba Beef Producers calls for producers to tap AgriRecovery Manitoba producers are in a bind, farmers need moisture, cattle need to be shipped Prairie ranchers brace for potential strike at Cargill plant in Alberta as deadline looms Beef prices and inflation Manitoba Beef Producers discussing beef prices Manitoba Beef Producers District 8 meeting Manitoba Beef Producers Fall Meetings Conclude Predation numbers dip in Manitoba Low water levels a cause for concern in Manitoba Livestock predation solutions hit proving ground Ag leaders say Bibeau reappointment means continuity in portfolio Trespassers growing concern for producers Farmer faces big loss after cattle disappear Funding window to open for farm water infrastructure

October 2021

Manitoba Beef Producers organizes fall meetings AgriRecovery payments arrive Manitoba Beef Producers Fall District Meetings Start This Week MBP update on 730 CKDM On the farm with Pure Country 101.1FM MB Beef Producers district meetings starting Oct. 19 Industry update On the farm with Bounce Radio 96.1FM A day in the life of a beef producer Industry update

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)