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MBP Seeks Program for Losses Sustained in Recent Adverse Weather Events Manitoba Beef Producers has asked the Manitoba government to consider enacting a program as soon as possible to assist producers who have faced livestock losses due to repeated adverse weather events from midApril forward. This type of program was provided in 2011 in relation to a severe spring blizzard. Losses in that event occurred “due to a combination of freezing rain, blizzard and previous moisture conditions.” Similar types of adverse weather have occurred in Manitoba in recent weeks, leading to challenging production conditions at a time when spring calving was well underway across the province. In its submission to Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson MBP explained that a number of the existing business risk management tools are not necessarily sufficiently responsive to address these types of weather-related losses. For example, purchasing private insurance to cover potential livestock mortalities is cost prohibitive for many producers unless they are insuring high dollar purebred animals and such programs come with their own limitations. AgriInsurance does not provide production insurance for livestock, which is a considerable program
gap compared to the production loss insurance that is available to the crops sector. Despite these types of limitations, MBP encourages producers to explore all business risk management (BRM) tools available to them to help mitigate various types of risk, including AgriStability and Livestock Price Insurance. MBP, along with other provincial cattle associations and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, are engaging with governments to help ensure that the various BRM tools are responsive to the unique needs of the beef sector. MBP also noted in its submission to the Minister that the repeated storms, coupled with a cold, protracted winter and a late spring has left producers in a difficult position when it comes to sourcing feed and straw supplies as the availability of these kinds of resources had already been adversely affected by recent droughts. Manitoba Beef Producers thanks producers who have already provided feedback to us on the storms’ impact. If you are a producer who would still like to provide this information, please contact our office at 204-772-4542 or email info@mbbeef.ca .
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Flood Bulletin #15: Update on Conditions, Local States of Emergency (May 5, 2022 Province of Manitoba News Release)
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre continues to monitor flood activity as water levels in most of Manitoba begin to stabilize. A precipitation system forecast to arrive on Saturday may bring five to 10 millimetres (mm) of rain but is not expected to impact conditions. In the Red River Valley, the province remains at a high state of readiness as water levels continue to increase. Peak water levels are forecast to be similar to 2009 on the Red River between Emerson and Letellier with slightly lower water levels and between 2011 and 2009 spring flood levels from St. Jean Baptiste to the Red River Floodway inlet. Water levels are expected to remain high for an extended duration in many areas in southern and central Manitoba. Flooding continues in the Interlake, Red River Valley and many other portions of central and southern Manitoba but is becoming more concentrated around drains and streams that are above capacity as water moves through the system. The broader overland flood warning is lifted as there is no significant precipitation forecast that would cause overland flooding in new areas. Residents in these areas are advised to monitor local conditions and take any necessary flood mitigation actions. The Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) continues to work with all local authorities and emergency management partners to provide guidance and support for response and recovery activities. Several communities throughout the province continue to be impacted by high water levels. Reported impacts to date include loss of road access, flooded properties and damage to
infrastructure. As a result of these impacts, nine municipal emergency operations centres have been activated and states of local emergency have been declared in 25 communities. The following warnings and high water advisories are in effect: •
A flood warning remains in place for the Red River from Emerson to the Red River Floodway inlet and from the Red River Floodway channel outlet to Lake Winnipeg.
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A flood warning remains in place for La Salle, Pembina and Boyne rivers and the Deadhorse, Shannon and Netley creeks. All other Red River tributaries are downgraded to a flood watch.
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A flood warning continues for the Fisher and Icelandic rivers.
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A flood warning continues for the Assiniboine River from the Shellmouth Dam to Brandon.
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A flood warning continues for the Whiteshell lakes area.
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A flood watch remains for the Whitemouth and Birch rivers. A flood watch remains in place for the Roseau River.
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A flood watch continues for the Whitemud River.
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A high water advisory is in place for Sturgeon Creek.
Manitoba EMO continues to work with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) in supporting ISC-led response measures with First Nation communities.
Flood Bulletin #15: Update on Conditions, Local States of Emergency Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 75 is now closed north and south of Morris and detours are in place. Detour information is available at www.manitoba511.ca or by calling 511. The Red River Floodway and the Portage Diversion continue to operate to lower water levels in Winnipeg. Flow in the floodway channel was 40,100 cubic feet per second (cfs) this morning. Flows upstream of the floodway inlet this morning are approximately 78, 200 cfs. Many drains, creeks and tributaries in the Red River Valley and the Interlake are above or at capacity. Manitobans are reminded spring is still underway throughout the province and conditions including increased run-off are still ongoing, so to stay off waterways including creeks, streams, rivers and the floodway. High flows, debris and cold water temperatures present a significant safety risk. Members of the public are also asked to keep away from flooded areas, water control structures including dams and diversions, and areas where flood response crews are working. Provincial crews are deployed to a number of communities in southern Manitoba running pumping operations as well as preparing for, monitoring and implementing dike closures as required. Rising waters may necessitate dike or highway closures at some locations and motorists are reminded to stay off closed roads and not attempt to travel across inundated roads. Up-to-date information on highway conditions, including detours and road closures,
is available at www.manitoba511.ca or by calling 511. Flood forecasters will continue to monitor precipitation amounts and assess impacts on flows and levels. The most recent river forecast information can be found at www.gov.mb.ca/mit/floodinfo/index.html. Flood mitigation assistance can be directed to the municipal authority. In case of an emergency, residents are advised to contact 911. For questions about forecasts, water levels, provincial waterways or provincial water control infrastructure, call 204-945-1165 or email floodinfo@gov.mb.ca. For more information about flooding in Manitoba, visit: www.manitoba.ca/flooding. Background: States of local emergency have been declared in the following 25 communities: Town of Arborg; Rural Municipality (RM) of Armstrong; Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton; RM of Cartier; RM of Coldwell; RM of Dufferin; Municipality of Emerson-Franklin; RM of Fisher; RM of Grahamdale; RM of Grey; RM of Headingley; RM of Macdonald; RM of Montcalm; City of Morden; RM of Morris; Municipality of Norfolk Treherne; Municipality of Pembina; RM of Rhineland; RM of Ritchot; RM of St. Laurent; RM of Thompson; RM of West Interlake; RM of Whitemouth; Town of Winnipeg Beach; and RM of Woodlands.
Getting Prepared for Possible Spring Flooding Are you prepared for possible spring flooding? The following is some information from the provincial government to help you get organized in the event of an emergency such as a flood. A reminder about individual responsibilities during an emergency: Step 1: – Producers/Individuals are the first point of responsibility to deal with their own emergency situation. Step 2: - If individuals cannot provide appropriate response to their emergency situation, their local municipality is the first point of contact for emergency-related information and assistance.
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Disaster Financial Assistance Fact Sheet
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Disaster Financial Assistance Application and Information
If you do experience flooding and are incurring damages and expenses related to that which may be eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance it is important that you: •
Take pictures of all damaged property and items before you dispose of anything.
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Keep track of all your disaster-related repairs and activities including:
Step 3: - If the local municipality cannot handle the situation, that municipality will contact Emergencies Measures Organization (EMO) for assistance. If EMO requires Manitoba Agriculture’s assistance, they will assign an issue to our emergency coordinator. Below are some useful provincial links related to flooding (forecasts, river and lake levels, etc.), tips for evacuation, Disaster Financial Assistance, etc. •
Flood Forecasting
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Flood Information
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Evacuation Information Sheets
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Caring for Livestock During an Evacuation
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Animal Emergency Supply Kit
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Materials used, including quantities.
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Specific types of equipment used, including make, model, year, horsepower and attachments.
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Receipts, invoices and other documents you need to support your DFA claim.
Keep all receipts, invoices and any other documents for disaster related expenses as they are required in order to support your DFA claim. Invoices submitted to Manitoba EMO must be accompanied by the corresponding proof of payment (e.g. credit/debit slip, cancelled cheque) in order to be considered for eligibility.
Government of Canada supports the resiliency of the agriculture sector by increasing its capacity to face emergencies (May 5, 2022 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada News Release) Every year, Emergency
Preparedness Week serves as an opportunity to remind Canadians of the importance of being prepared for any emergency situation that can occur. Over the past few years, Canada's agriculture sector has faced many challenges, including devastating floods, a historic drought and a global pandemic. The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of over $3 million for two projects to enhance emergency management, develop risk assessments and strategies to mitigate disease outbreaks. Extreme weather events and natural disasters are a growing threat to the safety and economic stability of Canadian communities. To support the resiliency of country's agriculture and agrifood sector throughout these difficult times, it is imperative that producers and processors have access to the resources they need in the face of emergencies. Funding for the two recipient organizations will help the sector increase its capacity to face emergencies. The recipient organizations include: •
Animal Health Canada (formally known as National Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Council) in Elora, Ontario will receive up to $2,572,888, for a three year project under the AgriAssurance Program to enhance Animal Health Emergency Management in provincial/national associations. This project will help enhance the emergency management capabilities of Canada's livestock and poultry
industries, to remain ready in the face of adverse events and a continually evolving disease landscape. Outcomes include addressing lessons learned from previous animal health emergencies, improving protocols, and developing training and resources. •
Swine Innovation Porc will receive up to $446,135 under the Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program, to develop strategies to mitigate the impact of an African swine fever outbreak on the pork sector. This will help the industry prepare for a potential disease incursion and help manage surplus animals in the event of an outbreak.
Producers also have access to a comprehensive suite of Business Risk Management (BRM) programs to help them manage risks that threaten the viability of their farms. AgriStability, one of the BRM programs, protects Canadian producers against large declines in farming income for reasons such as production loss, disease outbreak, increased costs and changing market conditions. To allow farmers more time to sign up and take advantage of the support available under the program, governments recently agreed to extend the deadline to enroll to June 30, 2022. This year's theme is Emergency Preparedness Week: Be Ready for Anything, which highlights the importance of being prepared before disasters strike. The Government recognizes the challenges our agriculture sector has endured and will continue to work with industry partners to invest in tools and resources that help prepare for emergencies in the future.
Government of Canada supports the resiliency of the agriculture sector by increasing its capacity to face emergencies Quotes "Emergency Preparedness Week is an opportunity to review our emergency preparedness plans in the agricultural sector. The weather events of the past year and the avian flu we are currently experiencing are some examples of the many kinds of challenges agricultural producers must be ready to face. Our government continues to improve its practices, invest in prevention and support those who ensure our food security."
everything we can to support animal health and welfare." - Melanie Barham, Executive Director Animal Health Canada Quick facts •
Emergency Preparedness Week is in its 27th year and happens annually the first week of May.
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This week-long public education effort is led by Public Safety Canada in collaboration with partners at various orders of federal, provincial and territorial governments, as well as Indigenous, non-governmental and private organizations.
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The Business Risk Management (BRM) suite of programs includes AgriInsurance, AgriStability and AgriInvest. These programs are 60:40 cost-shared between the federal government and the provinces/territories.
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The Government of Canada is committed to the long-term sustainability of the agriculture sector, and building its resilience to extreme weather events. With the recently announced 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Canada's Next Steps to Clean Air and a Strong Economy, the Government of Canada committed over $1 billion in new funding to continue to help farmers develop and adopt agricultural management practices to reduce emissions, store carbon in healthy soil and enhance climate resiliency.
- The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
"This dedicated funding for emergency management and risk assessment in the agriculture sector is a step forward that will benefit the industry, while helping our hardworking farmers and producers who feed Canadians stay prepared for future emergencies. As we mark Emergency Preparedness Week, a dedicated focus on being prepared across sectors will make Canada more resilient to the threats that exist, both globally and domestically." - The Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness
"As we enter into the last year of this project, we're excited to continue working with producer groups in Canada to deliver capacity building resources and training to prepare for and minimize the impact of emergencies. Now more than ever, we need to ensure we are doing
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2022 TRUSTBIX INC. ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH JBS FOOD CANADA ULC Edmonton, Alberta, Canada TrustBIX Inc. (“TrustBIX” or the “Company”) (TSXV: TBIX) (OTCQB: TBIXF) is pleased to announce the signing of a master services agreement with JBS Food Canada ULC (“JBS Canada”) on April 28, 2022. The companies will work as trusted partners to grow sustainable beef production in Canada. These services support the evolution of the JBS Angus beef brand with full chain of custody data tracking and analysis by the Company’s proprietary platform, BIX, which supports the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) certified sustainable beef framework. Both companies believe in three pillars of sustainability and food integrity: economic viability, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. “Food integrity is at the core of the JBS Canada Advantage, therefore working with the TrustBIX team will enhance the JBS journey to provide unmatched quality and service, along with accountability and transparency. JBS looks forward to developing a sustainable Angus beef program for our retail customers. We believe in this partnership with TrustBIX and their commitment to our sustainable beef program,” said David Colwell, President of JBS Canada. “We are very proud to be selected by JBS Canada, part of the largest protein processing company in the world, to provide technological expertise utilizing our BIX platform to grow their sustainable beef program,” said Hubert Lau, CEO of TrustBIX. About JBS JBS is one of the world’s largest food companies, providing protein and food solutions to customers and consumers across the globe. Through an ongoing focus on quality, innovation, operational excellence and safety, JBS is committed to responsibly producing good food. A leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of recognized brands and innovative premium products, JBS processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added premium protein products for sale to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. With operations in 15 countries and more than 150,000 team members, JBS ensures the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. For more information, visit www.jbsfoodgroup.com.
About TrustBIX (TSXV: TBIX) (OTCQB: TBIXF) As an innovative leader, TrustBIX provides agri-food traceability and chain of custody value solutions. The Company’s goal is to create a world where we trust more, waste less and reward sustainable behaviour by addressing consumer and agri-food business demands. The proprietary platform, BIX (Business InfoXchange system), is designed to create trust without compromising privacy through innovative, blockchain-derived use of technology and data. By leveraging BIX and its unique use of incentive solutions, TrustBIX delivers independent validation of food provenance and sustainable production practices within the supply chain - Gate to Plate®. ViewTrak Technologies Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, provides a suite of hardware and software solutions to the livestock industry in Canada, United States, Mexico and China, such as Auction Master Pro, Market Master, Feedlot Solutions and pork grading probes. The Company's Insight technology offers an edge-to-enterprise supply chain solution that brings asset situational awareness to dealers, equipment fleets, and civil construction managers. The platform allows for the tracking, protection, and identification of movement of assets using self-powered and self-reporting cellular tags and cloudbased suite of tools. For more information, visit www.trustbix.com or follow TrustBIX on Twitter @BIXSCdn, LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/bixsco-inc-/ and Facebook at www.facebook.com/BIXSco.
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What Qualifies AgriRecovery Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance Helps livestock producers offset freight expenses associated with moving their eligible breeding herd to alternate feeding locations due to shortages of feed.
Primary Producers
Breeding Animals
• Owned or leased the eligible breeding animals between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022 or later
• Mature females exposed to breeding (natural service or artificial insemination)
• Have a minimum of 10 eligible breeding animals (per type of livestock)
• Males used previously for breeding
Eligible Breeding Animals • Beef cattle • Sheep • Goats
• Immature replacement females are not eligible
Eligible Alternate Feeding Locations • Farms, custom feeders and other livestock operations where breeding animals must be relocated to address a shortfall in winter feed capacity
• Movement to a normal wintering site is not eligible
• Locations are not owned, leased or rented by the eligible producers
• Animals cannot be sold or marketed prior to returning to the location of origin when temporary feeding is complete
• Must be capable of housing and providing adequate feed, water and care
• Animals must remain in the new location for at least 30 days
Eligible Distance • Minimum distance of 40 kilometres to a maximum one-way distance of 1,000 kilometres
Contact • 1-844-769-6224
• manitoba.ca/agriculture
Date of Eligible Expenses • Incurred from August 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022
• ARD@gov.mb.ca
How to Apply for Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance Six Steps for Application
STEP 1
Application deadlines:
May 13, 2022 for Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance July 30, 2022 for Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance
Application form and program guide Complete the form as instructed, declare that you meet all the program terms and conditions, and that the information you provide is complete and accurate. The terms and conditions are outlined in the AgriRecovery Drought Assistance for Farmers Program Guidebook. You can access the application form and the program guide by: downloading them at manitoba.ca/agriculture
In-person at your nearest Service Centre (see reverse for locations)
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Declaration of eligible breeding animals
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Self-haul declaration
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calling 1-844-769-6224 to have a copy mailed to you
Extraordinary Expense Declaration
• Complete a Declaration with your first application • Declare the number of eligible breeding animals that will be maintained and overwintered
• Contact the program administrator (email: agaction@gov.mb.ca) if the number of eligible animals changes over time.
If you self-haul feed or livestock, complete the self-haul declaration form and provide invoices for feed purchases or accessing feed as outlined in the guidebook.
If you have extraordinary expenses for renting pasture or cropland, temporary fencing, hauling or pumping water, harvesting feed, or transporting self-produced feed, complete the one-time declaration as outlined in the guidebook.
Note: If your application is successful, you will receive a notification letter and cheque in the mail from the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC).
STEP 5
Prepare your application After completing the necessary documents, check the boxes for all declarations on the forms. Ensure that you have included everything needed in your submission:
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application form invoices for each feed and/or transportation purchase proof of payment for each invoice (e.g., cleared cheques, bank statement, credit or debit card receipt)
eligible breeding animal declaration (first application only) self-haul declaration (only if you self-hauled feed or livestock) declaration of extraordinary expenses (only one submission allowed)
Submit your application Email documents in step 5 to: agaction@gov.mb.ca
or mail to: Manitoba Agriculture AgriRecovery Drought Assistance 903-401 York Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P8
Service Centre Contact Information Arborg Box 2000, 317 River Road Arborg MB R0C 0A0 1-833-206-0451 1-833-478-1304 arborg@masc.mb.ca
Headingley 1-5290 Monterey Road Headingley MB R4H 1J9 1-833-206-0465 1-833-478-1307 headingley@masc.mb.ca
Portage la Prairie Unit 400, 50-24th Street NW Portage la Prairie MB R1N 3V7 1-833-206-0470 1-833-478-1312 portagelaprairie@masc.mb.ca
Brandon Unit 100 - 1525 1st Street S Brandon MB R7A 7A1 1-833-206-0455 1-833-478-1305 brandon@masc.mb.ca
Killarney Box 190, 203 South Railway Street Killarney MB R0K 1G0 1-833-206-0466 1-833-478-1309 killarney@masc.mb.ca
Steinbach Unit C – 284 Reimer Avenue Steinbach MB R5G 0R5 1-833-206-0480 1-833-467-1059 steinbach@masc.mb.ca
Dauphin Room 209, 27-2nd Avenue SW Dauphin MB R7N 3E5 1-833-206-0459 1-833-478-1306 dauphin@masc.mb.ca
Morden 536 Stephen Street Morden MB R6M 1T7 1-833-206-0479 1-833-467-1056 morden@masc.mb.ca
Swan River Box 1108, 120-6th Avenue N Swan River MB R0L 1Z0 1-833-206-0476 1-833-478-1315 swanriver@masc.mb.ca
Neepawa Box 1179, 41 Main Street E Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 1-833-206-0469 1-833-478-1310 neepawa@masc.mb.ca