February 5, 2021
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E-Newsletter An update from Manitoba Beef Producers
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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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Agricultural Crown Land Auction Online Bidding Set For Feb. 8 to Feb. 12 Online bidding will take place February 8, 2021 through February 12, 2021 at Garton's Auction Service. Available units will be listed for viewing on the auction website starting on February 1, 2021. All bidders will be required to complete and ACL Registration Form (PDF 736 KB), in addition to registering to bid on the online auction platform. The ACL Registration Form (PDF 736 KB) can be completed ahead of the auction and submitted to agcrownlands@gov.mb.ca Please note that you may be ineligible to bid in an agricultural Crown lands lease auction if you have not made payment in full for your existing 2021 lease or permit by February 1, 2021.
The following information is from the Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development website: The Manitoba government has announced a new approach to agricultural Crown land lease auctions beginning in February. A number of agricultural Crown land parcels will be available to rent for haying, grazing, or cropping. A complete listing of agricultural Crown lands available for rent can be found online at: https://resd.ca/leases_and_permits/LPproper ties.aspx or a Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development office.
For information about participating in a Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development Crown Lands Auction, please refer to the Fact Sheet (PDF 158 KB). Samples of the standard Forage Lease Agreement (PDF 894 KB) and Cropping Lease Agreement (PDF 883 KB) are available for review. Although the lease will apply to most parcels, there may be specific additional provisions that apply to specific parcels. Eligibility An individual must be at least 18 years of age, and be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada). Corporations, forage cooperatives, partnerships, Hutterite colonies, and First
Agricultural Crown Land Auction Online Bidding Set For Feb. 8 to Feb. 12 Nation bands can also be eligible to acquire an agricultural Crown lands lease. Please refer to the Eligibility Policy for further guidance.
Services Division, Department of Finance •
For additional information on upfront costs and annual fees, please see the Allocation and Rent Policy
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A transfer fee of $200 is applicable to transfers and name changes on lease agreements. Please see the Transfer Policy
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Community pasture rent is determined by the Association of Manitoba Community Pastures
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Development (land improvements) is done at lessee cost and rental rates are not increased for an agreed-upon number of years, depending on the extent of the development
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Allocation is done via auction process with an administrative reserve in place
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Annual rent for cropping leases is determined by successful auction bid
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Annual rent for forage dispositions is determined by formula
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Forage Rent Formula = A x 3.5% x B
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A is the average price of beef, determined by the average sale price per hundred pound weight for the previous 36 months, ending September 30 for 500 to 600 pound heifers and steers in the province as published by Canfax (an operating division of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association)
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B is the forage capacity for the land, being the number of animal unit months that the land is capable of producing in an average year, as determined by Manitoba Agriculture
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2021 rent = $7.23/AUM
Annual payment in lieu of municipal taxes is calculated by Real Estate
More information on the upcoming auctions can be found at https://resd.ca/leases_and_permits/LPproper ties.aspx or by contacting the Agricultural Crown Lands Program by email at agcrownlands@gov.mb.ca or by calling 204867-6550 or 1-844-769-6624 (toll-free).
Revision to 2020 Canada-Manitoba Finished Cattle Feed Assistance Program Application Deadline Extended to February 15, 2021 2020 Canada-Manitoba Finished Cattle Feed Assistance Program The 2020 Canada-Manitoba Finished Cattle Feed Assistance Program assists Manitoba cattle producers affected by COVID-19 related closures of slaughter plants and capacity reductions. The program provides financial assistance to offset extraordinary feed costs incurred due to a delay in marketing cattle.
market and slaughter, but could not be sold due to reduced capacity at the major Alberta beef processors. This period, referred to as the Extraordinary Feeding Period, includes the time needed to address cattle supply backlog in Western Canada. For eligible applicants: •
The Extraordinary Feed Period began April 15, 2020, OR when the cattle reached the minimum weight for eligibility (1,400 lbs. for steers or 1,300 lbs. for heifers), whichever is later.
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The Extraordinary Feed Period ends December 31, 2020, OR on the actual slaughter date of the cattle, whichever is earlier.
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The Extraordinary Feed Period for these cattle must have been greater than 14 days.
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Applicants must have owned the cattle for a minimum of 60 days prior to slaughter and must have missed the intended marketing date due to COVID-19 related slaughter interruptions.
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The cattle slaughter date must be between April 29, 2020 and December 31, 2020.
Who can apply? The following are eligible to apply: •
individuals
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partnerships
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corporations
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co-operatives
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First Nation communities
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any other association of persons owning and responsible for associated feed costs of eligible animals between April 15, 2020 and December 31, 2020
When are the application deadlines? Applications must be received by February 15, 2021. What do we fund? The program will pay daily support for the period during which cattle were ready for
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Revision to 2020 Canada-Manitoba Finished Cattle Feed Assistance Program Application Deadline Extended to February 15, 2021 How much does the program fund? Eligible applicants will receive $1.20 per eligible animal for each day in the Extraordinary Feeding Period, to a maximum of 63 days. The maximum payment is $75.60 per head.
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Payments will not be issued for: •
animals with less than 14 Extraordinary Feed Days
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applicants with fewer than five eligible animals
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payments of less than $200.00
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Refer to the Terms and Conditions or Frequently Asked Questions guide for more detailed information on eligible and other requirements. Complete an Application Form and either email completed application form to agriculture@gov.mb.ca or mail to: •
Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development, Box 970, Roblin MB R0L 1P0
Please note: Applications must be accompanied by documentation that supports the claim of costs incurred by feeding eligible animals (refer to Terms and Conditions) during the Extraordinary Feed Period. All Applications must include copies of sales invoices, including the date and average weight of cattle, provided by purchasing slaughter facility.
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Payments will be considered allowable income for AgriStability, in the program year only.
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Payments will not be considered allowable revenue under AgriInvest.
Western Livestock Price Insurance Program has a new name Calf price insurance is available to purchase beginning February 2, 2021
(February 1, 2020 News Release) The Western
Livestock Price Insurance Program, a risk management program available in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, announced a major rebrand today. The Western Livestock Price Insurance Program (WLPIP) is now known as Livestock Price Insurance (LPI). This change does not change the details or delivery of the program. The name change is part of the program’s strategy to strengthen its capabilities to promote Livestock Price Insurance, while adhering to the latest Canadian Agriculture Partnership guidelines. Moving forward, Livestock Price Insurance, remains true to its services offered and customer service experience. Federal and provincial partners continue to collaborate on raising program awareness amongst its producers. This brand revitalization incorporates the three core values of the Program: a collaborative approach, producerdriven initiative, and effective risk management. The Livestock Price Insurance program continues to grow and evolve alongside industry; the Program is focused on continuing to expand awareness and enrolment. The launch of this rebrand is accompanied by an updated logo and a fresh look that will help communicate a clear and effective Program to producers. Along with a new look, the program website has undergone a redesign. Following producer feedback, the Livestock Price Insurance program
saw an opportunity to enhance the current website. Changes include simplified navigation and a fresh review on program information. This website acts as a hub for Livestock Price Insurance information and a gateway into customer’s portal access to conduct their business. In times of uncertainty, producers continue to access coverage against market volatility. In 2020, approximately 360,000 calves, 209,000 Feeder cattle, 232,000 Fed cattle and 9,300 hogs were insured through Livestock Price Insurance across all four provinces. Overall, producers received over $122 million in payouts. Accessible year-round, producers can purchase livestock price insurance for their feeder cattle, fed cattle or hogs. By offering policies continuously throughout the year, producers can select from a variety of price insurance coverage options, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, to find the best fit for their livestock operation. Enrolment into Livestock Price Insurance is free and producers are encouraged to explore how it could benefit their own operations. Calf price insurance is available to purchase beginning February 2, 2021. Producers can purchase Livestock Price Insurance on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT. Claims can be made on Mondays between 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. MT. If you require assistance, please contact your provincial LPI office. LPI toll-free: 1.844.782.5747 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MT Closed weekends and statutory holidays MASC Office Locations
Province Seeks Feedback on Next Steps in Pandemic-Related Reopening Plans (February 4, 2021 Province of Manitoba News Releases) After safely implementing modest
changes to public health orders to slowly reopen the economy, Manitoba’s COVID-19 curve continues to bend in the right direction, Premier Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial health officer, announced, noting the province is considering further loosening some restrictions, while continuing to prioritize the needs of the health- care system and protecting Manitobans from the risks of COVID-19 and new variants. “I want to thank Manitobans for their patience and their commitment to follow to the guidelines and public health orders as we cautiously begin to restart our economy and reopen our communities,” said Pallister. “While Manitoba’s COVID cases continue to trend in the right direction, we must not lose sight of the gains we have made and the risks associated with vaccine delays and new COVID variants. We must, and will, proceed with caution to ensure we continue to protect and safeguard Manitoba lives.” The province is considering the following changes for all of Manitoba is and asking Manitobans for their input on: • allowing food services, including restaurants and lounges, to reopen at 25 per cent capacity with closure time of 10 p.m., limited to patron groups of household members; • allowing personal services, including nail salons and tattoo parlours, to reopen at 25 per cent capacity with adequate physical distancing, enhanced personal protective equipment measures and requirements to collect information for contact tracing purposes.
• allowing gyms to reopen at 25 per cent capacity for one-on-one and individual training sessions with adequate physical distancing, with no group classes; • allowing places of worship to reopen at a maximum of 10 per cent capacity or 50 people, whichever is lower; • allowing libraries to reopen at a maximum of 25 per cent capacity, limited to patron groups of household members; • allowing organized outdoor sports to resume for games or practices (no multi-team tournaments); • clarifying that addictions support and treatment groups can operate with adequate physical distancing measures in place; • allowing the film industry to resume work, with safety protocols in place; • opening public washroom facilities with 25 per cent capacity and enhanced signage; • increasing capacity for weddings to up to 10 people in addition to the officiant and photographer; and • allowing photographers to resume operations outdoors and with studio capacity limited to patron groups of household members only. “We’re in a stable place right now – our data is not showing evidence of a spike as a result of the reopening measures put in place Jan. 23. However, the next few weeks will be crucial to determine whether any COVID-19 variants have entered Manitoba and their impacts,” said Roussin. “Of course, the fundamentals – including physical distancing, frequent handwashing, mask wearing and staying home when sick – still apply, and are what will help us gradually reopen more activities and services when it is safe to do
Province Seeks Feedback on Next Steps in Pandemic-Related Reopening Plans so.” The proposed plan brings the entire province under the same restrictions, enabling the northern region to observe restrictions the rest of the province will continue to have in place including household visitor restrictions of up to two designated people, visits of five people plus members of a household on an outdoor private property, retail stores open at 25 per cent capacity or 250 people maximum with adequate physical distancing and non-regulated health services, hair salons and barbershops open with 25 per cent capacity and adequate physical distancing. The province is asking for feedback from Manitobans on the proposed changes, which would come into effect next week to replace the current public health orders that expire at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 12. To provide input, visit https://engagemb.ca/. Manitobans provided feedback that helped form the orders beginning Jan. 23, which saw the safe, modest reopening of Manitoba’s economy, as well as the basis for the proposed changes above, the premier said. More than 73,000 responses were provided between Jan. 15 and 19 and indicated: • 85 per cent of respondents strongly or somewhat agreed it is important the province reopen gradually, preventing a yo-yo return to restrictions in future; • 61 per cent of respondents indicated the ability for children and young people to participate in organized sports and recreation is very important or important; • 62 per cent of respondents are very or
somewhat comfortable going to restaurants; and • 49 per cent of respondents said that the ability to have more people attend a wedding than the current five-person limit is very important or important. Results of the survey will be posted on the EngageMB website once completed. For up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Manitoba, visit www.manitoba.ca/COVID19.
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More support for tourism and other small businesses experiencing COVID-19-related losses across Western Canada The expanded Regional Relief and Recovery Fund now offers up to an additional $20,000 for eligible small businesses needing continued financial support (February 5, 2021 Western Economic Diversification News Release) Government of Canada has been
supporting small businesses and protecting jobs since the pandemic began, and will continue to do so for as long as it takes. Since its launch on May 13, 2020, the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) has protected over 33,500 jobs in Western Canada by providing nearly $427 million to support over 7,400 businesses and organizations, of which nearly 45 percent are located in rural areas and 30 percent are owned by women. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada announced an expansion of the RRRF to align with the increased funding available under the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA). This follows the Government’s intention in the Fall Economic Statement, to increase RRRF funding by $500 million nationally, including over $250 million for Western Canada. This will make a total of more than $800 million available to meet strong demand to help western Canadian small businesses and organizations with liquidity needs that cannot be met by other federal support programs, such as the new Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP).
New applicants to the RRRF can now request up to $60,000 in interest-free, repayable support, up from $40,000 previously. Existing RRRF recipients can now apply for additional funding of up to $20,000, if they continue to suffer eligible COVID-19-related losses. Additional fully repayable liquidity support over $60,000 may also be available for eligible applicants. With many travel and public health restrictions in place, Western Canada’s tourism sector has been particularly hard-hit by the pandemic. This is why a minimum of 25 percent of RRRF funding across Canada is earmarked for local tourism-related businesses and organizations to help them to be ready for an eventual recovery of the industry. Quick facts •
RRRF is a national $2 billion needsbased program delivered by the Government of Canada’s regional development agencies, including Western Economic Diversification Canada, to fill gaps by helping support:
– businesses and organizations unable to access other federal pandemic support programs; and
More support for tourism and other small businesses experiencing COVID-19-related losses across Western Canada The expanded Regional Relief and Recovery Fund now offers up to an additional $20,000 for eligible small businesses needing continued financial support – businesses and organizations that continue to experience hardship after accessing these measures. •
Up to 12 months of liquidity support is available to cover losses sustained between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2021, an increase of six months. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2021.
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This new funding increases the contribution limit from $40,000 to $60,000, based on eligibility.
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Eligible applicants can get funding up to $40,000, with 25 percent (up to $10,000) forgivable if the nonforgivable portion is repaid by December 31, 2022.
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Eligible applicants can apply for an additional funding over $40,000 and up to $60,000, with 50 percent (up to $10,000) forgivable if the nonforgivable portion is repaid by December 31, 2022.
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The fully repayable liquidity support over $60,000 is subject to different terms and different deadlines.
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Community Futures organizations across the West are delivering targeted RRRF support to small businesses in rural communities.
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In Western Canada, program delivery is also being complemented by the Women’s Enterprise Initiative.
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Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
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://status-statut.cebacuec.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://status-statut.cebacuec.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. Join us virtually March 1, 2 and 3! This online conference co-hosted by the University of Manitoba’s National Centre for Livestock and the Environment and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will feature morning workshops and afternoon panel discussions with producers, researchers, and industry specialists representing both crop and livestock sectors. The three days will provide opportunities to explore novel ideas and concepts, including an exciting session with graduate students who will share their research through short videos. Click to visit our website for the full program and to learn more about the student competition (deadline February 12). This conference is intended for a diverse audience. The aim is to bring together researchers, students, producers, government, commodity organizations and industry representatives from across Canada with a range of perspectives to collectively share ideas and experiences about how to improve agricultural sustainability in Canada.
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 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 upcoming EFP workshops - 1pm-4pm on February 17, March 3, and March 17 - 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.