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Pastures near Fork River, Man., show the strain of drought and grasshopper pressure.
Livestock, News

Cattle sector says long-term plan needed

Relief has been promised, but with many ranchers selling down herds, producers say there must be a long-term plan to get them back in the game

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Though the gears of government relief programs have begun grinding into motion, that aid will come far too late for many drought-stricken ranchers. “It’s taking so long,” said Arnthor Jonasson, who is a cattle farmer and the reeve of the RM of West-Interlake. “If the government is at all interested in trying to save the
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Province encourages farmers to use mental health supports

Drought conditions have added a new level to farm stress this year

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Farmers are encouraged to reach out for mental health support as drought conditions wear on. “Mental health is something we can never take serious enough. We want to make sure we have those support services for any help that they might need,” provincial Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Ralph Eichler told the Co-operator. Intense stress
“We are experiencing the worst drought our country has seen in decades, leaving our cattle herd at great risk right from British Columbia across to Ontario.” – Bob Lowe, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association president.
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More drought support than promised needed for farmers, say producer groups

Manitobans are waiting with high hopes for province-specific plans for AgriRecovery funding

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[UPDATED] August, 10, 2021 – A federal pledge of $100 million in AgriRecovery funds for drought-stricken farmers is a good start – but far more is needed to save farms and herds say producer groups. “MBP strongly believes additional support will be required and asks for swift action on this,” Manitoba Beef Producers said in
Unprecedented summer cattle sales across province
Livestock Markets, Markets

Unprecedented summer cattle sales across province

Drought in stark focus as producers forced to cut herds

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In Allan Munroe’s 10 years at the Killarney Auction Mart, he has never before needed to conduct a sale at his auction site in July. However, desperate times for cattle producers called for having a sale of 285 butchers and feeders on July 26. Killarney was not alone as Gladstone, Grunthal, Winnipeg and both Heartland
A resolution passed at a recent KAP meeting called on the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation to exclude a farmer’s Individual Productivity Index calculations from standing crops cut for feed, instead of being combined.
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Drought triggers calls for crop insurance adjustments

MASC urged to waive IPI calculations

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As a severe summer drought tightens its grip on Manitoba, farmers are seeking adjustments to crop insurance coverage to help them salvage what they can from drought-ravaged crops. A resolution passed at a recent Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) meeting called on the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) to exclude a farmer’s Individual Productivity Index (IPI)
“Price and quality of alternative forages will play a key role in determining whether they can be used in a given production situation.” – Zac Carlson, NDSU.
Forages, News

Going non-traditional on forage

Tips and considerations for putting up atypical sources of livestock feed

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Many producers are seeking alternative, possibly non-traditional, sources of forage such as cattails, flax, kochia, millet varieties and soybeans in light of continued drought. “With limited forage on the market and high prices, it may be a better option to evaluate local hay options,” North Dakota State University Extension beef cattle specialist Zac Carlson said.
The federal government is pledging $100 million through AgriRecovery for drought-stricken farmers.
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Federal government announces $100 million for AgriRecovery

Provincial, federal governments agree to increased AgriStability interim payments

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The federal government has pledged $100 million through AgriRecovery to aid drought-stricken farmers. Today we are announcing $100 million to add to provincial AgriRecovery initiatives, ready to be delivered as quickly as we can turn around provincial submissions, and ready to seek further funding for requests exceeding this amount,” said federal Minister of Agriculture Marie-Claude
North Dakota spring wheat crop slashed by drought
Cereals, News

North Dakota spring wheat crop slashed by drought

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Reuters – The average spring wheat yield in North Dakota, the U.S.’s top producing state for the crop, was estimated at 29.1 bushels per acre on July 29 by the annual Wheat Quality Council tour. It is the lowest on record going back to 1993 due to a severe drought in the northern Plains. The

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