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“It’s a significant increase from a year-to-year standpoint.” – David Koroscil, MASC.

MASC reports slight forage insurance uptick

This was the first year programs included changes from a forage insurance review

By Alexis Stockford September 21, 2021

Slightly more producers bought into forage insurance this year, although it’s unclear how much that increase was brought on by changes new to the program this year, and how much was due to expectations of a poor season. “It’s probably a combination of both,” Manitoba Beef Producers general manager Carson Callum said, “and we don’t

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Manitoba farm groups happy with AgriRecovery program details

By Geralyn Wichers September 10, 2021

AID | $155 million in relief measures hits the biggest hurts, but how does it stack up against groups’ initial asks? KAP, Manitoba Beef Producers and Dairy Farmers of Manitoba said they were pleased with AgriRecovery drought relief measures announced August 31. “We thank both levels of government for recognizing the severity of the disaster and enacting

Manitoba Beef Producers president Tyler Fulton speaks to media outside the Manitoba Legislature on Aug. 31, 2021, as Manitoba agriculture minister Ralph Eichler looks on.

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$155 million in feed, transportation and ongoing livestock aid announced

Plans for a herd rebuilding program are still in the works, province says

By Geralyn Wichers August 31, 2021

Manitoba livestock producers will have access to financial aid for feed costs, feed transport and animal transport costs, provincial agriculture minister Ralph Eichler announced the morning of August 31. “This investment is among the highest in the AgriRecovery assistance of our livestock and forage sectors in Manitoba history,” Eichler said. For those who have or

“We’re going to see something similar to what we saw last year and other years where the asking price might be 12.5 cents, but the market will only be able to bear somewhat less than that price, and if that happens, then we’re going to continue to see a reduction in the number of cattle that are being overwintered.” – John McGregor, MFGA.

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Little relief expected from second cut hay

Hay will cost producers a pretty penny, what little there is

By Alexis Stockford August 20, 2021

If producers were hoping the second cut might take the sting out of Manitoba’s feed crisis, they’ll be disappointed. Conditions vary, according to Carson Callum, general manager of the Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP), but anecdotes suggest that second cut will be “very poor or non-existent,” depending on region. Why it matters: With all the stressors

Additional details will be shared with Manitoba producers as programs are developed and become available.

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Province pledges $62 million to AgriRecovery

Drought situation has been ‘extremely stressful and challenging’ for cattle producers, says MBP president

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff August 10, 2021

The Manitoba government will invest $62 million in programs for drought-stricken farmers under the AgriRecovery framework ag minister Ralph Eichler announced Aug. 10. “Without additional investment, producers are in the very difficult position of having to consider reducing their herds or leaving the industry altogether,” said Eichler in a news release. “Our government is making

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Fulton looks down the pipe as new MBP president

Tyler Fulton has taken over from Dianne Riding as president of the Manitoba Beef Producers

By Alexis Stockford March 1, 2021

Between an off-farm job, a national committee and his own operation, Tyler Fulton of Birtle knows a thing or two about business risk management. That’s probably a good thing, since BRM programming is expected to be near the top of the priority list for the board he’s now heading. Fulton is now several weeks into

Manitoba Beef Producers is calling for several improvements to the Livestock Price Insurance program.

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Time for a shift on livestock price insurance?

Government cost sharing for premiums and an expansion to a permanent, nationwide program are on the list of price insurance changes beef producers would like to see

By Alexis Stockford February 26, 2021

AgriStability might be taking up news headlines when it comes to business risk management, but the beef sector also has a wish list to overhaul Livestock Price Insurance. Three such asks, including several that echo stances already made at the national level through the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), made the docket for the Manitoba Beef

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A difficult year for Manitoba’s cattle industry

COVID backlogs and market pivots were all just part of the challenge

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 8, 2021

It would be something of an understatement to say the Manitoba cattle industry faced a tough year in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a pair of industry experts. “Prices were volatile and then very flat in the second half of the year,” commented Brian Perillat, manager and senior analyst for CanFax. He

“Sharing the stories of TESA winners at both the provincial and national level helps to build public trust and confidence in the beef industry.” – Manitoba Beef Producers.

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Call out for TESA hopefuls

The beef sector’s annual environmental stewardship award is open for nominations until Dec. 4

By Alexis Stockford November 24, 2020

The Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is once again looking for the cream of the crop when it comes to sustainable beef production. Nominations are open for TESA (The Environmental Stewardship Award). Producers have until Dec. 4 to complete their 2021 nominations. The award — presented first at the provincial, and then at the national level

Cattle producers are now eligible for funding to cover extra expenses related to the COVID pandemic.

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Finished cattle slated for up to $2.5M in AgriRecovery

Finisher operations that took the brunt of the market hit earlier this year can apply for AgriRecovery aid until Dec. 1

By Alexis Stockford October 29, 2020

Two of Manitoba’s largest producer groups say they’re perplexed why the provincial government is blaming them for their lack of participation in a recently announced AgriRecovery program. The 2020 Canada-Manitoba Finished Cattle Feed Assistance Program will spend up to $2.5 million federally funded dollars through provincial administration. That’s a departure from past AgriRecovery efforts, which

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MASC reports slight forage insurance uptick

Manitoba farm groups happy with AgriRecovery program details

$155 million in feed, transportation and ongoing livestock aid announced

Little relief expected from second cut hay

Province pledges $62 million to AgriRecovery

Fulton looks down the pipe as new MBP president

Time for a shift on livestock price insurance?

A difficult year for Manitoba’s cattle industry

Call out for TESA hopefuls

Finished cattle slated for up to $2.5M in AgriRecovery

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