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In Brief… – for Aug. 19, 2010

By Reuters August 19, 2010

Pickups rise on U. S. theft list: Hauling power has made pickups a “group to watch” in an annual U. S. insurers’ study of vehicle theft losses. Models such as the Ford F-250/350, Chevy Silverado 1500, and Dodge Ram 2500 were found to be attractive “not only because of the vehicles themselves but also because

Livestock, News

Producers Seek Crown Land Lease Waivers – for Aug. 5, 2010

By Ron Friesen August 5, 2010

You know there’s something very wrong when farmers put up fences to keep cattle out of pastures rather than in them. But that’s what Lynn and Larry Henry did several weeks ago on their farm near Eddystone. The Henrys were forced to fence off seven quarter sections because overland flooding was so serious their cattle

Beef cattle, Livestock

Larger Feed Crops Seen Boosting Feeder Prices – for Aug. 5, 2010

By Phil Franz-Warkentin August 5, 2010

The cattle on offer at Manitoba’s cattle auction yards during the week ended July 30 were generally holding firm, although volumes remain seasonally light moving through the quiet summer months. “We saw some large groups of heavyweight yearlings off the grass move this week,” said Rick Wright, a cattle buyer with the Heartland Order Buying

Crops, Forages, Livestock

Cattle Producers Want Aid Too – for Jul. 29, 2010

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff July 29, 2010

Waterlogged Manitoba cattle producers need excess moisture disaster assistance as much as grain farmers, according to the Manitoba Cattle Producers Association (MCPA). “We have producers in disastrous situations, yet there has been no assistance or relief package forthcoming, such has been extended to the grain industry,” MCPA president Major Jay Fox said in a news

Cereals, Crops, Livestock, News

Excess Moisture Application Forms In The Mail

By Allan Dawson July 22, 2010

Application forms for the aid promised by federal and provincial ministers earlier this month are in the mail and farmers can expect payments in late August or early September, officials say. Farmers have until Aug. 3 to apply for the 2010 Canada-Manitoba Excess Moisture Assistance Program (CMEMAP), which pays $30 for each acre of annual

Crops, Livestock, News

Flood Aid From Ag Ministers’ Meeting?

By Allan Dawson July 8, 2010

“We’re not arguing about whether or not (there’s a problem) it’s how to deal with it.” – IAN WISHART It seems no one is quibbling with the scale of the disaster of soaked, unseeded fields and drowned crops in Western Canada this year. The ongoing debate right now is how best to respond. Ian Wishart,

Livestock, News

Troops Line Up For Steaks

By Daniel Winters July 1, 2010

“Your dedication and sacrifice allows Canadians the privilege of living in peace, while enjoying the freedom and benefits of a democracy.” – HARVEY DANN Under a warm summer sun, and with a band playing live music from an outdoor stage, Canadian Froces soldiers who recently returned from a tour in Afghanistan chowed down on 1,000

Livestock, News

Ag Ministers Working On Aid For Drenched Farmers

By Allan Dawson July 1, 2010

Provincial and federal agriculture ministers are working on a package to assist Western Canadian farmers suffering through the wettest spring on record, says Manitoba Agriculture Minister Stan Struthers. And Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger is promising expedited payouts under the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation’s (MASC) Excess Moisture Insurance program. The program pays farmers $50 for each

Beef cattle, Livestock

Soaked Pastures Muddy Improved Markets

By Amanda Lefley July 1, 2010

The Manitoba cattle industry is expected to get stronger. However, producers are looking for better weather for pasture conditions to improve and for feed grain prices to stay low, according to an official with the Manitoba Cattle Producers Association. During the week ended June 25, cattle movement was said to be steady considering the industry

Livestock, Opinion

MCPA not ignoring producers in TB Alley

June 24, 2010

It was gratifying to see the articles in the June 10, 2010 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator. However, the Manitoba Cattle Producers Association was dismayed the editorial indicated industry associations have ignored producers. The association is writing to enlighten the Co-operator and its readers on the activities of the MCPA regarding TB and the Riding

Daily Network News

China lifts Brazilian poultry imports ban over bird flu

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures slow descent

U.S. grains: Soybeans, wheat plummet from highs on limited Chinese demand

Tag Archives Manitoba Cattle Producers Association

In Brief… – for Aug. 19, 2010

Producers Seek Crown Land Lease Waivers – for Aug. 5, 2010

Larger Feed Crops Seen Boosting Feeder Prices – for Aug. 5, 2010

Cattle Producers Want Aid Too – for Jul. 29, 2010

Excess Moisture Application Forms In The Mail

Flood Aid From Ag Ministers’ Meeting?

Troops Line Up For Steaks

Ag Ministers Working On Aid For Drenched Farmers

Soaked Pastures Muddy Improved Markets

MCPA not ignoring producers in TB Alley

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