January 15, 2021
mbbeef.ca
E-Newsletter An update from Manitoba Beef Producers
Agricultural Crown Land Auctions To Be Held Online (January 11, 2021 Province of Manitoba News Release)
Allocating agricultural Crown land leases by way of a public auction is part of the modernization of the Agricultural Crown Lands Program, the minister noted. These leases and permits are available to farmers and ranchers, to provide an additional land base on which to conduct agricultural activities. The “By modernizing our approach to service delivery we are Agricultural Crown Lands Program supports the better able to meet the needs and expectations of our sustainable expansion of the livestock herd in clients,” said Pedersen. “The new, online auction format will ensure we can offer all Manitobans the opportunity to Manitoba, contributes to ecological goods and services, and supports mitigation and adaptation to rent additional lands that will support their farming climate change. operations.” The Manitoba government announced a new, modern online approach to agricultural Crown land lease auctions beginning in February, Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen said.
A number of agricultural Crown land parcels will be available to rent for haying, grazing, or cropping. The official listing of agricultural Crown lands available for rent can be found at: https://resd.ca/leases_and_permits/ LPproperties.aspx. The online auctions will be hosted by Garton’s Auction Service from Feb. 8 to 12, with further information to follow on https://gartonsauction.com/.
More information on the upcoming auctions can be found at https://resd.ca/leases_and_permits/ LPproperties.aspx or by contacting the Agricultural Crown Lands Program by email at agcrownlands@gov.mb.ca or by calling 204-867-6550 or 1-844-769-6624 (toll-free).
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The Canadian Cattlemen's Association is collaborating with industry stakeholders and the Government of Canada to ensure both stable beef production and trade during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.cattle.ca/ccaresources/covid-19/
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Province Seeks Input from Manitobans on Safely Reopening Services and Activities Feedback Requested on a Safe, Responsible Reopening Plan to Protect Manitobans while Restarting Gatherings and Services: Pallister (January 15, 2021 Province of Manitoba News Release)
The Manitoba government is seeking feedback from Manitobans on its plan to move forward to safely restore services and activities, while balancing the needs of the health care system, Premier Brian Pallister and Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer announced today. “The current public health orders – which have been in place for over two months were put in place to halt the spread of this deadly virus and save lives,” said Pallister. “These orders are working, thanks to the willingness of Manitobans to follow them. At the advice of Dr. Roussin and our health care leaders, we are now in a position to consider reducing some restrictions and safely restoring our services and activities that so many Manitobans have sacrificed throughout this pandemic in order to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their community.” The province has launched a survey on EngageMB.ca and invites Manitobans to share feedback on their priorities for potential easing of the current COVID-19 restrictions. The survey asks questions about people’s perspectives on the risk of the virus, COVID-19 vaccines and their comfort levels with different activities.
The survey also asks about priorities to safely restore services, including possible changes to gradually expand retail shopping, re-open barbershops and salons, gyms and fitness centres, non-regulated health professions, restaurants, faith-based and ceremonial gatherings and organized recreation and sport and possible increases to indoor, outdoor and household gathering sizes. For more details on each option and to provide your feedback, visit EngageMB.ca/restartmb-pandemicresponse-system. This survey builds on prior steps taken to connect with Manitobans throughout the pandemic on public health orders, pandemic planning and more. “While our test positivity rates, case numbers and hospitalizations are starting to come down and Manitobans are starting to get vaccinated, it is crucial that Manitobans continue to follow the fundamentals so we do not lose sight of the gains we have made these past few months,” said Dr. Brent Roussin, chief provincial public health officer. “While we consider ways to carefully re-open Manitoba, we must always consider the needs of our health care system and limit the activities which we know cause the greatest risk.” continued on next page
Province Seeks Input from Manitobans on Safely Reopening Services and Activities Feedback Requested on a Safe, Responsible Reopening Plan to Protect Manitobans while Restarting Gatherings and Services: Pallister Since April 2020, more than 304,000 participants have engaged with the Manitoba government on COVID-19 issues
through telephone town halls, online surveys, public opinion research and other engagement opportunities on EngageMB. “From the very beginning of this pandemic, our government has endeavoured to reach out directly to Manitobans and ask for their input, ideas and feedback on a variety of measures designed to keep Manitobans safe, while balancing the needs of our health care system and economy,” Pallister added. “Our goal right now is to move forward, not backward. We want to create a sustainable path forward where our businesses and communities can reopen safely, and stay open. I look forward to hearing from Manitobans as we work together to build a heathier, safer, more prosperous future.” For more information on Manitoba’s current pandemic response, visit www.manitoba.ca/COVID-19.
Resolutions Suggestion Form for 42nd Manitoba Beef Producers AGM Manitoba Beef Producers’ board of directors is now accepting in writing suggested late resolutions for potential debate at its virtual 42nd Annual General Meeting set for February 11, 2021. If the resolution is deemed to be in order by MBP’s Resolutions Committee it will be considered for debate at the resolutions session. In consultation with the resolution’s author, proposed resolutions may be subject to editing by MBP for clarity and to ensure consistency of formatting across all resolutions. Please note: if the resolution covers off matters on which MBP is already conducting advocacy work, it may be deemed to be redundant and not taken forward for debate so as to ensure there is time to debate resolutions on emerging matters. As well, it is also important that proposed resolutions deal with something that is potentially achievable and clearly state the actions you are asking MBP to consider taking. See sample resolutions and submission instructions on page 2, and provide your proposed resolution on the form below. Whereas _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Whereas _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Be it resolved to recommend that Manitoba Beef Producers _________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Your name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: (include MBP District number if known) ___________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________________
Email Address: _____________________________________
Sample Resolutions Arising from Past Manitoba Beef Producers District Meetings Example 1 Whereas blackbirds cause significant losses to producers’ crops. Be it resolved to recommend that Manitoba Beef Producers lobby the Minister of Sustainable Development to include blackbird damage as eligible for claims under the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program for Crop Damage. Example 2 Whereas Manitoba Agriculture recognizes that bale grazing of beef cattle can save producers time, effort and money and help distribute valuable nutrients to the soil to enhance future productivity; and Whereas even though this practice is well utilized by Manitoba’s beef producers, they currently receive no compensation for wildlife damage to bales left in fields or pastures for feeding purposes. Be it resolved to recommend that Manitoba Beef Producers lobby the provincial government for changes to the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program for Crop Damage to ensure that baled hay that remains on fields for use as part of an extended feeding regime becomes eligible for compensation related to wildlife damage.
Submission Instructions for Proposed Resolutions Please send the proposed resolution (along with your contact information) to info@mbbeef.ca to the attention of General Manager Carson Callum and Policy Analyst Maureen Cousins. Alternatively, you may fax it to 1-204-774-3264 or mail it to 220530 Century Street, Winnipeg MB R3H 0Y4. For resolutions to be reviewed by MBP’s board of directors and posted on MBP’s website prior to the 42nd AGM for others to see, they need to be received by MBP no later than 8:30 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2021. Thanks for your assistance in this regard and we look forward to an engaging virtual resolutions debate!
Province Increases Protection for Small Businesses Through Manitoba Bridge Grant (January 12, 2021 Province of Manitoba News Release) The Manitoba government is
extending the Manitoba Bridge Grant application deadline until Jan. 31 and expanding eligibility to offer financial support and protection for more small businesses through the current public health orders, Premier Brian Pallister announced. “Small businesses, charities and not-forprofit organizations continue to do their part to protect the health and safety of Manitobans and follow the restrictions under the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System,” said Pallister. “As expanded public health restrictions are necessary to protect Manitobans and reduce COVID-19 cases, we are extending the Manitoba Bridge Grant to help more businesses make it through this critical time and eases some of their financial pressures.” To reflect the extension of the public health orders announced Jan. 8 and to ensure small and medium-sized businesses, notfor-profits and charities get the support they need, the province is inviting businesses to apply for the Manitoba Bridge Grant until Jan. 31, 2021. Pallister also confirmed eligibility has been expanded for hotels, resorts, lodges and outfitters, travel agencies, janitorial services companies and owner/operators of licensed passenger transportation businesses that have seen demand for their services impacted by the public health orders. The province first announced the Manitoba Bridge Grant Nov. 10, 2020, to provide
$5,000 up-front to businesses, not-forprofits and charities directly impacted by the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System and temporarily ordered to close their storefronts to the public. The province announced a program expansion Dec. 8, 2020 to support home-based businesses indirectly impacted by Manitoba COVID-19 public health orders, with up to $5,000 based on 10 per cent of their most recent calendar year revenues. The province had committed to providing an equal second payment if public health orders remained in place past Jan. 1, 2021. Those payments were made between Jan. 8 and 10 and recipients notified of the deposit via email. To date, the Manitoba Bridge Grant program has paid approximately $104 million to 10,740 eligible applicants, which includes the first payment Nov. 16 to Dec. 31 and second deposits this past week. The total includes approximately $94 million to over 9,400 store-front businesses that received two $5,000 up-front payments. It also includes approximately $10 million to more than 1,300 home-based businesses in two equal payments of up to $5,000. The average payment to home-based businesses is $3,605, or a total of $7,210 on average to each business. Beginning Jan. 12, new applicants to the Manitoba Bridge Grant that were ordered to close their premises will be entitled to a one-time payment of $10,000, whereas eligible home-based business applicants will receive a maximum payment of $10,000. continued on next page
Province Increases Protection for Small Businesses Through Manitoba Bridge Grant “Our government remains committed to delivering the right programs at the right times in response to the COVID-19 outbreak to help individual Manitobans and businesses through these challenges,” said Pallister. “Manitoba is providing one of the most broad-based, accessible and generous business support programs in Canada.” Pallister noted the province has committed approximately $420 million in COVID-19 supports to Manitoba businesses this fiscal year through programs such as the Manitoba Bridge Grant, Manitoba Gap Protection Plan, Back to Work in Manitoba Wage Subsidy and measures such as the elimination of the provincial sales tax (PST) on property insurance and Manitoba Public Insurance rebates. This also includes initial supporting funds of up to $50 million for business groups such as the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Winnipeg to provide a detailed plan to government on long-term recovery funding this month. More information about the Manitoba Bridge Grant is available at https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/programs/ bridge-grant.html. Businesses that require assistance in completing the online form can contact Manitoba Government Inquiry at 204-945-3744 or 1-866-MANITOBA (1866-626-4862). Manitobans can learn more about COVID-19 supports for businesses at https://manitoba.ca/supportsforbusiness.
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Rangeland Extension Specialist The Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation is seeking a self-motived individual to develop and deliver a rangeland extension program. As a Rangeland Extension Specialist, the incumbent will work with Manitoba ranchers and land managers to support effective management of rangelands for the benefit of grassland birds and livestock. The candidate will require a P. Ag. and have extensive knowledge of native and tame grassland management and the livestock industry. Full position description is available at: www.mhhc.mb.ca/news/careers Essential Qualifications: • • • • • •
Professional Agrologist designation Extensive knowledge of rangeland management Knowledge of grassland species at risk Excellent communication skills Proficiency with MS Office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Able to travel throughout southern Manitoba
Asset Qualifications: • • •
Familiar with Manitoba’s geography and cattle industry Functional with ArcGIS (Desktop or Pro) Comfortable with public speaking
Closing Date: February 5, 2021 Position Location: Brandon, MB (other suitable locations may be considered)
1-833-323-4636
www.mhhc.mb.ca
@MBHabitat
Reminder re: Canada Emergency Business Account CEBA requirements and deadlines have changed: •
As of December 4, 2020, CEBA loans for eligible businesses will increase from $40,000 to $60,000.
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Applicants who have received the $40,000 CEBA loan may apply for the $20,000 expansion, which provides eligible businesses with an additional $20,000 in financing.
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All applicants have until March 31, 2021, to apply for $60,000 CEBA loan or the $20,000 expansion.
*NEW* All applicants can now check the status of their CEBA Loan online at https://statusstatut.ceba-cuec.ca/. Please wait 5 to 7 business days after finalizing your application before checking your loan status on this loan status website or with the call centre. If you try before the 5 to 7 business days you will not receive an update. The loan status website will be able to address the following types of questions: •
What is the status of my application?
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Why was my application declined? How can I fix those errors (if applicable)?
All applicants are encouraged to check the status of their CEBA Loan online at https://statusstatut.ceba-cuec.ca/, but if you continue to have questions you may call the CEBA Call Centre at 1-888-324-4201. The CEBA Call Centre is available Monday to Friday from 8AM to 9PM Eastern Standard Time, excluding statutory holidays.
Free virtual mental health literacy training throughout the months of January, February, and March 2021. Please visit KAP's website to learn more and register for a session that suits your schedule: https://manitobafarmsafety.ca/upcoming-events
Birds Canada and our partners have been talking with Manitoba’s cattle producers, and we have heard many farmers and ranchers that would like to participate in programs and incentives that help fund their stewardship activities, but they often find it time-consuming and difficult to find what is available. In response, we have produced the Grasslands Conservation Incentives Guide. This guide contains information about over fifteen programs and funding sources available in Manitoba that help producers preserve, improve, or restore prairie habitats. By compiling the incentives and programs available into one easy-to-use guide, we aim to make it easier for producers to access incentives and evaluate which programs are right for your operations’ production and environmental goals. There are also resources with best management practices to promote biodiversity and pasture health, as well as information on the prairie birds that you will be helping when you participate in the programs found in the guide! As Manitoba cattle producers, you know that prairie plants and animals evolved along with grazing, and that well-managed grazing is vital to the health of the prairie ecosystem. Grazing produces a variety of vegetation heights, a diversity of plants, and provides homes for a vast array of birds, insects, and plants that fill the many different niches on responsibly grazed pastures. Twelve species of birds are found in the Great Plains and nowhere else, and this group of birds is disappearing faster than any other on our continent. We’ve lost nearly 60% of our Canadian grassland birds since 1970, largely due to habitat loss. Birds Canada recognizes that Manitoba cattle producers are the guardians of one of the world’s most endangered ecosystems, and are integral to the survival of our grassland birds. We are committed to working with beef producers so you can continue to make a living on the land, while providing habitat for the huge diversity of birds that rely on this working landscape. Please check out the Grasslands Conservation Incentives Guide at: https://www.birdscanada.org/birdscience/grassland-birds-at-risk/ to find stewardship incentives and programs that will fit your goals. Please reach out with any questions you might have about the guide, Birds Canada’s work on the prairies, or birds in working landscapes. Ian Cook, P. Ag Grasslands Conservation Manager Birds Canada icook@birdscanada.org 204-720-9161
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Stock Talk Webinars Reminder Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development produces free Livestock webinars- live and on demand. Manitoba Agriculture specialists and invited guests will speak to a variety of topics related to livestock feed and nutrition, marketing and production management. Register Now https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5726092041423487502 Please do not share your hyperlink to the webinar only one person can enter the webinar on each link. By registering, you will receive an email with the link to the recorded webinar for viewing at a time that is more convenient to you. StockTalk webinars are also available on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/ManitobaAgriculture.
Upcoming Stock Talk Webinars February 25, 2021
Marketing Mania
1:00 pm
2021 Cattle Market update, Shrink and the Price Slide
March 18, 2021
Forage Frenzy
1:00 pm
Extended and Rotational Grazing
April 15, 2021
Forages for Cows
Forage Rejuvenation & Annual Crops
1:00 pm
Upcoming Environmental Farm Plan Workshops (Source: Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development) Environmental Farm Plans (EFP) are an essential part of every farm operation. These workshops will guide producers through the EFP workbook to help assess and identify the environmental assets and risks on their farm operations, and develop an action plan to address the identified risks. Workbooks and support material will be provided to those who attend. EFPs must be renewed every five years to remain valid. If you are unsure if your EFP is valid, please contact KAP to inquire: (204) 697-1140. Due to COVID-19, all EFP workshops will be taking place virtually via GoTo Meeting until further notice. To register for an EFP workshop, contact Tami Watson (204) 239 3352 or tamara.watson@gov.mb.ca. Once registered, arrangements will be made to provide you with the EFP workbooks and support material needed for the workshop.
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LOCATION
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January 20, 2021
GOTo Meeting (online)
1PM - 4PM
February 3, 2021
GOTo Meeting (online)
1PM - 4PM
February 17, 2021
GOTo Meeting (online)
1PM - 4PM
March 3, 2021
GOTo Meeting (online)
1PM - 4PM
March 17, 2021
GOTo Meeting (online)
1PM - 4PM
CONTACT: Tami Watson 204-239-3352 tamara.watson@gov.mb.ca Tami Watson 204-239-3352 tamara.watson@gov.mb.ca Tami Watson 204-239-3352 tamara.watson@gov.mb.ca Tami Watson 204-239-3352 tamara.watson@gov.mb.ca Tami Watson 204-239-3352 tamara.watson@gov.mb.ca
23rd Western Canadian Feedlot Management School Virtually Everything You Want to Know About Cattle Feeding! Webinar Series – February 9, 16 and 23rd, 2021
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9th, 2021
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 16th, 2021
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 23rd, 2021
1:00pm Welcome and housekeeping
1:00pm Welcome and housekeeping
1:00pm Welcome and housekeeping
1:05pm A word from our sponsors
1:05pm A word from our sponsors
1:05pm A word from our sponsors
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour
1:10pm Calhoun Cattle Co. – Swalwell, AB
1:10pm Birkland Farms – Winkler, MB
1:40pm A word from our sponsors
1:10pm Star City Colony - Star City, SK . 1:40 – 1:45pm A word from our sponsors
1:45pm Transport Reg Changes in Canada – What you Need to Know Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein – AAFC
1:45pm Managing Disease in the Feedlot Dr Steve Hendrick –Coaldale Veterinary Clinic
1:45pm Intensive vs Extensive Backgrounding Travis Peardon – SK Ministry of Agriculture
2:30pm Implant Protocols for Backgrounding and Finishing Dr Sandi Parr – GK Jim Group of Companies
2:30pm What’s Going on in Cattle Markets?! Anne Wasko – Gateway Livestock
2:30pm Cover Crop Practices for Cattle Feeders Ben Stuart – Birch Island Land & Cattle
1:40pm A word from our sponsors
Registration is now open! Register online by visiting the event page of our website www.saskcattle.com or contact the office at (306) 969-2666 office@saskcattle.com
WCFMS is presented by: