E-Newsletter dsfsfa An update from MBP August 26, 2022 mbbeef.ca
By way of background, on August 25 KAP sent correspondence to Manitoba commodity groups stating as follows: “KAP is the certified organization under the Agricultural Producers’ Organization Funding Act. This enables us to receive the funds generated through the check off system. The levy will be applied by designated purchasers (e.g., grain buyers, abattoirs, supermarkets) who buy agricultural product (e.g., cattle, grains, wool, honey, eggs) directly from Manitoba producers. The annual check off is capped at $262.50, plus GST.”
Manitoba’s cattle producers already pay check off dollars to fund invaluable beef sector related work at both the provincial and national levels. This includes advocacy on a wide array of issues and opportunities, as well as research and promotional activities aimed at stimulating, increasing and improving the well being of the cattle and beef industry. Some recent MBP activities include: securing aid for producers affected by weather related disasters; the Livestock Predation Prevention Pilot Project; and, advocacy work re: business risk management programs, Crown lands issues, vet shortages, front of package labeling on ground beef, livestock transportation, and much more. We value your support and input.
This Act and accompanying regulation state that designated purchasers of agricultural products are to withhold a percentage value of the product, that being 1% of the gross selling price payable by a designated Producerspurchaser.with questions about how this collection process will work should contact the Keystone Agricultural Producers office at 204 697 1140 or email kap@kap.ca .
MBP Statement re: Added Levy to Cattle and Other Commodities to Fund Keystone Agricultural Producers
Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) has advised Manitoba Beef Producers it is seeking to expand the collection of its annual membership fee as outlined in the Agricultural Producers’ Organization Funding Act to more commodities, including cattle. MBP was not consulted about this and does not support this. MBP is continuing to investigate the potential implications of KAP’s decision for our members and the sector on whose behalf we so proudly work.
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Following the recommendations of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, there should be a minimum six month interval between the child’s last dose and the booster dose. In addition, it is recommended that children who are eligible to get a booster dose but were recently infected with COVID 19 should wait three months afterward to get a booster dose. Children who have not completed their primary series should wait two months after the infection to get their next dose. At a minimum, they should be outside of the recommended isolation period and be symptom Appointmentsfree.are currently available at regional vaccine sites, public health offices, pharmacies, and medical clinics. Parents and caregivers of eligible children may book appointments directly with medical clinics or their local pharmacies or through the vaccine call centre at (toll free) 1 844 626 8222 (1 844 MAN VACC). The phone line is recommended for parents and caregivers who may need to make more than one appointment at the same time. The online vaccine finder can help you find a location nearest you. For more information,
vaccine at physician’s offices and pharmacies. In addition, planning continues in order to provide additional doses as needed in long term care facilities across the province. To ensure ongoing accessibility for the COVID 19 vaccine, the province will reopen the regional vaccine clinic at 1680 Notre Dame Ave. in Winnipeg, with the first appointments available in mid September. The vaccine clinic at RBC Convention Centre will close in mid September. The capacity of each facility is similar, as they can provide 1,700 immunizations per day if needed. On behalf of all Manitobans, the province would like to thank RBC Convention Centre for the pivotal role it continued on page 4
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Public health officials continue to plan and implement strategies to increase childhood immunization coverage. Immunizations are recommended throughout a person’s life and it is important to be up to date on all routine vaccines. Individuals should speak with their regular health provider to ensure they and their family members are up to date on their routine Childrenimmunizations.agedfive to 11 years old may receive other vaccines before, on the same day, or after receiving the COVID 19 vaccine. For more information including the recommended schedule for routine immunizations,
(August 24, 2022 Province of Manitoba News Release)
Children Five to Eleven Can Receive Booster Dose of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
childhood immunizations was noted in March 2020, preliminary data on routine immunization from 2020 is comparable to data from 2017.
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Manitoba Health is advising that all children aged five to 11 can now receive a booster dose of the Pfizer COVID 19 vaccine. A booster dose is particularly important for children with an underlying medical condition that places them at high risk of severe illness due to COVID 19. For most children in this age group, this will be their third dose of vaccine.
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the day to day manager. • Disaster Financial Assistance Fact Sheet • Frequently Asked Questions DFA for Farm 2022 Spring Flood Deadlines • March 20 to July 20, 2022: Event Dates damages/losses incurred from flooding between these dates are included in the 2022 Spring Flood DFA Program • September 23, 2022 : Deadline to Apply submit your application prior to the application deadline • November 15, 2023 : Program Closure Deadline we are working with all claimants so that repairs can be completed as soon as possible, but no later than November 15, 2023 We are receiving a high volume of claims for the 2022 Spring Flood DFA program and experiencing delays in processing claims. We ask for your patience. DFA staff will be in contact with you as your claim progresses through the DFA program. For more information about Disaster Financial Assistance see: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/dfa/index.html 1-866-367-3276 I SupportLine.ca
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Spring Flood DFA Virtual Information Webinar Set for September 12th (Source: Province of Manitoba) Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) will be offering virtual information webinars on the 2022 Spring Flood Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program. Those with flood related impacts to their private residence, farm, small business or nonprofit organization are encouraged to attend an information session to learn more about the application, screening, inspection, evaluation and payment process. Self registration links: • Monday September 12 7:00 PM to 8:30 DownloadPMpresentation: • Webinar for Private Residence, Farms, Small Business and NPO • Webinar for Municipalities The Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program assists farmers by providing financial support after a disaster. In order to qualify for DFA, your farm must
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On May 9, 2022 the Manitoba government announced Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) related to damages to infrastructure, private residences, farms or small businesses due to spring flooding. DFA will also assist with verified livestock losses. The following information has been provided by the provincial government and Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) to help producers as they consider making a claim under the DFA program.
• DFA will provide assistance to farms that have experienced livestock losses as a result of spring flooding in 2022. To qualify for DFA, your farm must have yearly gross revenues of between $10,000 and $2 million and employ no more than 20 full time workers. It must be an owner operated business and the owner operator must be the day to day manager. The farm cannot be a hobby farm
o For losses that happened some time ago, the producer should contact their veterinarian, explain the situation, and obtain the needed certificate.
o For calf losses, the compensation will provide assistance based on a 500 lb. cow.
• Producers should also examine the DFA eligibility criteria related to infrastructure damage to determine if there are any other losses for which they may be eligible to seek compensation.
• Program webinars presentations: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/pdfs/2022_dfa_webinars_pr.pdf
o Is based on the Wildlife Damage Compensation program for predation losses (MASC). See: https://www.masc.mb.ca/masc.nsf/fact_sheet_679_wildlife_damage_livestock.html
• In the DFA application form, producers should note the number and types of cattle lost, e.g. calves, fed steers, fed heifers, bulls, etc. Under the DFA program criteria, a veterinary certificate is required to verify that the losses were a direct result of the event. This is non negotiable.
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To view a video on how to apply for DFA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0S_STwXlP0
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o Will provide a price per pound for livestock losses. The price is based on the Canfax value on the date of loss (www.canfax.ca)
• For complete program details and to download the DFA application form, go to: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/dfa/farm.html
• Manitoba Beef Producers has helped develop a template that vets can use to support the producer’s DFA application and this information is being circulated to them In the veterinary certificate the cause of loss needs to be attributed to the ‘2022 spring flood’ and the date of loss should be stated. This form is also available on the “DFA for Farm” page on the EMO website under “Step 2: Apply and mandatory documents.” See: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/dfa/farm.html
The application deadline for the spring 2022 DFA program has been extended to September 23, 2022.
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Frequently asked questions about DFA: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/dfa/faq.html
o Different types of cattle are priced differently on Canfax, so therefore the farm will need to provide details on the type of livestock that were lost as well as the animal’s weight.
• There were 70,000 head on feeding operations, up from 66,000 last July. Statistics Canada report is included in this on pages 8-12
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On August 23, 2022 Statistics Canada released its livestock statistics as of July 1, 2022. Key Manitoba highlights as July 1, 2022 versus one year prior include: There were 1,005,000 head on all cattle operations compared to 1,080,000 last July. There were 928,500 head on beef operations compared to 1,006,300 last July. There were 717,100 head on cow calf operations compared to 787,800 last July. There were 141,400 head on feeder and stocker operations compared to 152,500 last July.
Livestockestimates,July 1, 2022
Releasedat8:30a.m.EasterntimeinTheDaily,Tuesday,August23,2022 OnJuly 1, 2022,Canadiancattleandhoginventoriesweredown,whilesheepinventorieswereup,comparedwith thesamedateayearearlier.
TheCanadianlivestocksectorcontinuedtofeellastingeffectsfromthedroughtconditionsthataffectedWestern
Canadainthelatterhalfof 2021.Inparticular,tightgrainsuppliesledtoat-timesrecordhighfeedpricesand increasedproductioncosts.Meanwhile,inEasternCanada,labourshortagesandongoingreductionsinslaughter capacitydisruptedthehogprocessingsector.
demandforbeefsupportedanincreaseinslaughter. HoginventoriesalsofellonJuly 1, 2022 asstronginternationalhogexportsanddeclinesinhogproduction
TheCanadiancattleherdfelltothelowestlevelrecordedsinceJuly 1, 1988,ashighfeedcostsandrisingexport contributedtoloweron-farminventories.
SheepinventorieswereuponJuly 1 forthesecondyearinarow,asfavourablemarketconditions throughout 2021 andinto 2022 supportedflockincreasesinseveralprovinces. Cattleandcalfslaughterreacheshighestlevelinoveradecade Canadianfarmersheld 12.3 millioncattleandcalvesontheirfarmsonJuly 1, 2022,down 2.8%fromthesamedate thepreviousyear.Thisrepresentsthelargestyear-over-yeardecreasesinceJuly 1, 2015,whenrecordhighprices incentivisedfarmerstoselltheiranimals. Chart1 Totalcattleinventories,July 1, 2021 andJuly 1, 2022 Canada Atlantic provinces Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 thousands of head 2021 2022 Source(s): Table 32-10-0130-01
TheDaily, Tuesday,August23,2022 ComponentofStatisticsCanadacatalogueno.11-001-X2 CattleandcalfslaughterfortheperiodfromJanuarytoJune 2022 wasup 2.5%fromthesameperiodin 2021,and reachedthehighestlevelrecordedforthefirsthalfoftheyearsince 2010.StrongexportdemandforCanadian beef—particularlyfromtheUnitedStatesandJapan—helpedsupportdomesticslaughter,astotalexportsofbeef andvealfortheJanuary-to-Juneperiodrosein 2022,comparedwiththesameperiodin 2021. InventoriesonJuly 1, 2022 weredown 1.4%to 2.8 millionheadinEasternCanada,anddeclinedby 3.2% to 9.5 millionheadinWesternCanada,asthelingeringeffectsofdroughtconditionsin 2021,primarilytightfeed supplies,maintainedpressureonthelivestocksector.Albertaheldthelargestcattleinventoriesamongthe provincesonJuly 1, 2022,contributing 43.5%tothenationaltotal,followedbySaskatchewan(20.7%)andOntario (13.0%). CanadiancattleproducersretainedlessbreedingstockonJuly 1, 2022,withyear-over-yeardecreasesobservedin allcategories:beefcows(-1.7%to 3.7 millionhead),dairycows(-0.8%to 972,300 head),beefheifersforbreeding (-7.4%to 622,100 head),dairyheifersforbreeding(-2.4%to 419,600 head)andbulls(-1.9%to 219,200 head).
Canadianfarmersheld 1.4 milliondairycowsandheifersontheirfarmsonJuly 1, 2022,down 1.3%fromthesame dateayearearlier.Theinventoryofcalvesdroppedby 4.7%to 3.9 millionhead,aresultofthedecreaseinthe breedingherd,aswellasadeclineindemandforcalvesfromproducersduetohigherfeedcosts.Inparticular, internationalimportsoflivecalvesfellbyoverhalf(-51.6%)fromJanuarytoJune 2022,comparedwiththesame periodin 2021.
Producersalsoheldfewerfeederheifers(-4.7%),yetslightlymoresteers(+0.6%)comparedwithJuly 1, 2021. Heiferstypicallyrequiremorefeedthansteerstocreateapoundofmeat;assuch,producersmayfavourretaining steersoverheiferswhenfeedpricesarehigh.
InternationalexportsofcattleandcalvesforJanuarytoJune 2022 wereup 50.5%yearoveryearto 413,100 head. ExportsfromWesternCanadawereparticularlystrong,asfeedcostsspurredthesaleofbothfeederandslaughter animalstotheUnitedStates.
AveragepricesforCanadianfeederandslaughtercattlegenerallyremainedhigherinthefirsthalfof 2022, comparedwiththesameperiodin 2021,aresultofhigherproductioncosts,andgreaterdemandfromfeedlotsand processors. AsofJuly 1, 2022,inventoriesofcattleandcalveswerereportedby 72,685 farms,down 2.0%fromJuly 1, 2021. ThenumberofcattlefarmsinCanadahasgenerallydeclinedsince 2004,largelybecauseofbusiness consolidations.
Hogproductiondropsasprocessingslowdownspersist Hogproducersreported 13.9 millionhogsontheirfarmsonJuly 1, 2022,down 3.0%fromthesamedatein 2021. Quebec,OntarioandManitobacontinuedtoholdthelargestinventoriesamongtheprovinces.Thesethree provincesarehometoover 80%ofCanada'shogs,withQuebecaccountingfornearlyone-thirdofCanadianhog inventories,at 4.4 millionhead.
WhileproducerpricesforhogsgenerallytrendedlowertowardstheendoftheJanuarytoJune 2022 period,as exportdemandforlivehogsfromtheUnitedStatesbegantoweaken,averageCanadianproducerpricesremained wellabovethosereceivedinthefirsthalfof 2021.However,Quebecslaughterhogpricesweredownfromayear ago,followingatemporaryarrangementreachedbetweenQuebechogproducersandprocessorsinlate March 2022,wherebyproducersagreedtolowerslaughterhogpricesinanefforttoreduceprocessingbacklogs.
TheDaily, Tuesday,August23,2022 ComponentofStatisticsCanadacatalogueno.11-001-X 3 Chart2 Totalhoginventories,July 1, 2021 andJuly 1, 2022 Canada Atlantic provinces Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 thousands of head 2021 2022 Source(s): Table 32-10-0160-01 AsofJuly 1, 2022,hoginventorieswerereportedby 7,310 farms,down 1.5%fromthesamedateayearearlier. Thesefarmsreported 1.2 millionsowsandgilts(-1.8%),whilethenumberofboarsdecreasedby 1.8%yearover yearto 16,500 head. Thepigcrop,whichrepresentsthenumberoflivepigletsafterweaning,fellto 14.9 millionforthe January-to-June 2022 period,a 2.9%dropcomparedwiththesameperiodayearearlier.Manitobapostedthe largestdecreaseinhogproduction,witha 7.6%declineinthepigcrop,andinternationalexports(-6.9%)and slaughter(-1.0%)werealsodown. CapacityreductionsintheeasternCanadianhogprocessingsector,aswellaslowerexportdemandforpork, particularlyfromChinaashogproductioninthatcountrycontinuedtorecoverfromtheeffectsofAfricanswine fever,weretheprimarydriversbehindthe 0.2%year-over-yeardecreaseintotalslaughterfromJanuaryto June 2022,to 11.1 millionhead.
Canadaexported 3.3 millionlivehogsinthefirsthalfof 2022,up 1.8%fromthesameperiodin 2021,asprocessing reductionsinEasternCanadacontinuedtoencourageexportsoflivehogstotheUnitedStates.Ontarioexportsfor JanuarytoJune 2022 remainedhigh,up 3.7%yearoveryearfromthesameperiodin 2021, reaching 989,200 head,and 54.8%overthepreviousfive-yearaverage,asproducerssoughttooffsetdecreasesin domesticslaughter.
TheDaily, Tuesday,August23,2022 ComponentofStatisticsCanadacatalogueno.11-001-X4 Lambpricestumblefromrecordhighs Canadianinventoriesofsheepandlambswereup 2.4%yearoveryearto 1.1 millionheadonJuly 1, 2022,the secondconsecutiveannualincrease. Chart3 Totalsheepinventories,July 1, 2021 andJuly 1, 2022 Canada Atlantic provinces Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia 0 500 1,000 1,500 thousands of head 2021 2022 Source(s): Table 32-10-0129-01 OntarioandQuebecwerehometooverhalfofCanada'ssheepandlambsonJuly 1. Thesheepbreedingherdrose 1.4%yearoveryearto 659,400 head,asincreasesinthenumberofewes(+1.9%) andrams(+2.1%)morethanoffseta 0.9%declineinreplacementlambs.Inventoriesofmarketlambsrose 3.9% yearoveryearto 417,700 headonJuly 1, 2022,primarilyonaccountofhigherbirths(+3.8%).Duringthefirsthalf of 2022,sheepandlambslaughterfell 0.5%yearoveryearto 339,700 head. AverageproducerpricesforCanadianslaughterlambsgenerallyweakenedduringthefirsthalfof 2022,falling belowtheat-timesrecordpricesreceivedduringthesameperiodin 2021,whensuppliesweretighterrelativeto demand.Nevertheless,pricesforJanuarytoJune 2022 remainedwellabovehistoricvaluesforthatperiod,as globaldemandforlambcontinuedtobestrong. Internationalexportsoflivesheepandlambsincreasedovertwentyfold,yearoveryear,fortheJanuaryto June 2022 period,reaching 18,100 head,asUSpricesremainedstrongrelativetodomesticmarkets.Meanwhile, internationalimportsofliveanimalsremainedelevatedrelativetohistoricallevelsat 13,300 head,asdemandfrom WesternCanadaremainedstrong.
TheDaily, Tuesday,August23,2022 ComponentofStatisticsCanadacatalogueno.11-001-X 5 Notetoreaders LivestockestimatesareavailableforCanadaandtheprovinces,aswellasfortheUnitedStates. Intercensalrevisions Followingthereleaseofthe 2021 CensusofAgriculturedatainMay 2022,intercensalrevisionstotheLivestockEstimatesdatafor years 2016 to 2021 arenowavailable.ForthelatestinformationontheCensusofAgriculture,visitthe CensusofAgriculture portal. PigTRACEdata AsoftheJanuarytoJune 2017 period,thisreleaseusesadministrativedatacollectedbytheCanadianPorkCouncil(CPC)toestimate interprovincialhogimportsandexports,definedasthemovementofpigstoadifferentprovincefornon-slaughterpurposes.This approachisinlinewithStatisticsCanada's AgZeroInitiative,whichaimstoproducehigh-qualityestimatesusingmodels,administrative dataandothernon-traditionalsurvey-basedapproaches. SinceJuly 1, 2014,reportingtoPigTRACEismandatorybylawforallpeopleandorganizationsparticipatinginthemovementofpigs.It is,however,recognizedthatifpremisesdonotreporttheirmovementstotheCPC,theremaybeundercoverageinthePigTRACE estimates.AdjustmentsmaybeappliedtothePigTRACEestimatesincasesofknownorsuspectedundercoverage. Randomtabularadjustment Therandomtabularadjustment(RTA)technique,whichaimstoincreasetheamountofdatamadeavailabletouserswhileprotectingthe confidentialityofrespondents,wasappliedtotheestimatesderivedfromPigTRACEhogmovementreports. StatisticsCanadatypicallyusessuppressiontechniquestoprotectsensitivestatisticalinformation.Thesetechniquesinvolvesuppressing datapointsthatcandirectlyorindirectlyrevealinformationaboutarespondent.Thiscanoftenleadtothesuppressionofalargenumber ofdatapointsandsignificantlyreducetheamountofavailabledata. UsingRTA,StatisticsCanadacanidentifysensitiveestimatesandrandomlyadjusttheirvalueratherthansuppressthem.Thesizeofthe adjustmentiscalculatedtoprotectrespondentconfidentiality.Afteradjustingthevalue,theagencyassignsaqualitymeasure(A,B,C,D orE)totheestimatetoindicatethedegreeofconfidencethatuserscanhaveinitsaccuracy. FormoreinformationonRTA,pleaserefertothearticle"RandomTabularAdjustmentishere!,"availableaspartoftheStatCanBlog. Formoreinformationonagricultureandfood,visitthe Agricultureandfoodstatistics portal. Availabletables: 32-10-0125-01, 32-10-0126-01, 32-10-0129-01, 32-10-0130-01, 32-10-0139-01 to 32-10-0141-01 , 32-10-0151-01, 32-10-0160-01, 32-10-0200-01 to 32-10-0204-01 and 32-10-0227-01. Definitions,datasourcesandmethods:surveynumber 3460. Formoreinformation,ortoenquireabouttheconcepts,methodsordataqualityofthisrelease,contactus (toll-free 1-800-263-1136; 514-283-8300; infostats@statcan.gc.ca)orMediaRelations (statcan.mediahotline-ligneinfomedias.statcan@statcan.gc.ca).
Safely dispose of unwanted or obsolete agricultural pesticides and livestock/equine medications –no charge! Take them to the following locations on the dates noted between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Farmers! Got unwanted pesticides or livestock/equine medications? • Next Cleanfarms collection in these areas in 2025. • For collection dates elsewhere, go to: cleanfarms.ca/materials/unwanted-pesticides-animal-meds/ ARNAUD Thursday, Oct. 27 G J Chemical Co. Ltd. 96 Smith Ave 204-427-2337West BALDUR Friday, Oct. 28 Baldur Agro 121 2nd 204-535-2598St BEAUSEJOUR Wednesday, Oct. 26 Nutrien Ag Solutions 73010 Road 40 off Hwy 44 SE 204-268-349710-13-7E BRANDON Thursday, Oct. 27 Richardson Pioneer 14 km west on Hwy 1, then 1/4 mile south on Pioneer 204-727-5353Rd. BRUNKILD Monday, Oct. 24 MK 3062AgroRoad 39 204-736-4769NW DAUPHIN Monday, Oct. 24 Dauphin Co-op AGRO 601 Whitmore Ave E 204-622-6080 DELORAINE Monday, Oct. 24 Nutrien Ag Solutions Hwy 3 & Broadway St. S 204-747-2877 GLADSTONE Monday, Oct. 24 Neepawa-Gladstone Coop Road 69, Hwy 16 (4 miles W of 204-385-2906Gladstone) INGLIS Wednesday, Oct. 26 Prairie Giants Crop Supply 2 km East of Hwy 83 on PR 204-564-2293366 MEADOWS Thursday, Oct. 27 Ag Advantage Ltd 68156 Road 6 204-322-5351W MELITA Tuesday, Oct. 25 7CargillkmSW of Melita on Hwy 204-522-322183 PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE Friday, Oct. 28 Portage Agri-Sales 11 Can-Oat 204-857-7838Dr RIVERS Friday, Oct. 28 Redfern Farm Services 102 2nd 204-328-5325Ave SHOAL LAKE Thursday, Oct. 27 Shur-Gro Farm Services Ltd. 236 Industrial Park Rd. 204-759-4240 ST. LEON Tuesday, Oct. 25 Pembina Coop 49079 Road 204-744-285025N STANLEY Wednesday, Oct. 26 12137CargillRoad 204-325-955125W STEINBACH Friday, Oct. 28 Clearview Coop 33124 Road 39 N (at Hwy 12N, between Steinbach and 204-326-9921Blumenort) SWAN RIVER Tuesday, Oct. 25 2Cargillmiles south on Hwy 83 204-734-5747 TEULON Tuesday, Oct. 25 Willis 11034EAgroRoad 204-461-038695N VIRDEN Wednesday, Oct. 26 Core Ag Inputs 320 Chester St. E 431-763-3536 Manitoba Partner Cleanfarms 2022 Unwanted Pesticides & Old Livestock/Equine Me dications Collection Manitoba – October 24 to 28 SCAN ME Cleanfarms.ca info@cleanfarms.ca @cleanfarms
The $350,000 investment will enhance sampling efforts by establishing additional sample drop off locations and reducing turnaround times for testing of samples submitted by hunters, the minister
(August 26, 2022 Province of Manitoba News Release)
First detected in Manitoba in 2021, CWD has been confirmed in five mule deer along the Manitoba Saskatchewan border. If the disease spreads and becomes endemic to Manitoba, there is a serious risk that CWD will threaten the health of all cervid populations in Manitoba.
The Manitoba government is investing an additional $350,000 to help prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) through year round monitoring and enhanced sampling efforts during the upcoming big game hunting seasons, Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt announced.
CWD is an incurable, fatal disease that affects members of the deer family (cervids) including white tailed deer, mule deer, elk, moose and caribou. Animals infected with CWD may appear healthy until the later stages of the disease.
Anoted.map of the expanded mandatory biological sample submission zone is available at:
“CWD can have significant negative impacts on deer family populations, so immediately following initial detection of CWD, we took management actions to help address the situation, but additional, longer term measures are now needed,” said Nesbitt. “In addition to enhanced management actions, we are making additional investments to help prevent the spread of CWD in Manitoba.”
resultsanimalhandlingharvestedwhereforfromCWDdepots.pdfwildlife/pubs/fish_wildlife/samplewww.gov.mb.ca/nrnd/fisAurveillance_zone2022.pdfwildlife/pubs/fish_wildlife/expanded_mandatory_swww.gov.mb.ca/nrnd/fishlistofsampledropofflocationsispostedhere:hdropoffisnotknownasahumanhealthriskbutmeataCWDinfectedanimalisnotrecommendedconsumption.HunterswhoareactiveinareasCWDisaconcernshouldhavetheiranimaltested,practisesafecarcassprotocolsandavoidconsumptionofanythathastestedpositiveforCWD.Samplesfromharvestedanimalswillbepostedon the province’s website www.gov.mb.ca/nrnd/fish wildlife/wildlife/cwd results/cwd results.html as they become available. Hunters with concerns or questions about an animal that has been harvested can contact the province by email at CWD@gov.mb.ca or by calling toll free 1 800 214 6497.
Manitoba Government Invests Additional $350,000 to Help Prevent Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
To assist in monitoring for CWD, the province has expanded the harvested cervid mandatory biological sample submission zone. All licensed hunters in the expanded mandatory sample submission area will be required to provide head and upper neck samples of harvested white tailed deer, mule deer, and elk for CWD testing. These samples, which can be submitted with the antlers removed, will allow the province to identify infected animals and determine any spread of the disease within the province.
For more information, visit www.manitoba.ca/cwd
• concrete reconstruction of the southbound lanes of PTH 75 from PR 205 to PR 305, at an estimated cost of $32.8 million.
Manitoba Government Investing More Than $61 Million to Upgrade Segment of Provincial Trunk Highway 75
The minister noted that over the next 10 years
Manitoba will be recognized as a national transportation hub, linking east to west, north to south and enabling strong economic activity within and across Manitoba’s borders to:
• enhance transportation mobility and connectivity;
To view a map of Manitoba’s infrastructure projects, www.manitoba.ca/mit/mipmap/index.htmlvisit.
The province plans to advertise tenders for the two projects in the spring of 2023. Both projects are expected to be completed in the fall of 2023, said Piwniuk.
• ensure safety and reliability across the highway network;
“Our government is committed to building safe, reliable infrastructure that supports economic growth and opportunity in our province,” said Piwniuk. “These upgrades will improve the efficiency of Canada’s international and inter provincial trade flows and make travel on PTH 75 safer for everyone.”
The Manitoba government is investing more than $61 million to restore a segment of Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 75 from Morris to Ste. Agathe, as part of its $1.5 billion three year commitment to improving Manitoba’s highway network, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk announced.
• concrete reconstruction of the southbound lanes of PTH 75 from PTH 23 to PR 205, at an estimated cost of $29 million; and
The work will be tendered as two separate projects, as follows:
The existing pavement was constructed on PTH 75 from Provincial Road (PR) 205 to PR 305 in 1988 and from PTH 23 to PR 205 in 1991. Despite ongoing maintenance, the pavement has now deteriorated to the point where full reconstruction is required, the minister said.
The minister noted PTH 75 is an important commercial route that supports the transportation of local goods, products and services to international markets. Work will include 27.7 kilometres of surface reconstruction, as well as shoulder, drainage and intersection improvements. The surface will be reconstructed using concrete pavement.
(August 24, 2022 Province of Manitoba News Release)
“On behalf of the members of the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA), we welcome today's infrastructure investment announcement,” said Aaron Dolyniuk, executive director, Manitoba Trucking Association. “Road safety is a priority for the MTA and investments such as the one announced today will improve safety for everyone travelling this route. Furthermore, this investment in Manitoba’s main north south trade route will allow our industry members to remain internationally competitive by providing a reliable, efficient goods transportation network.”
• enable industry expansion that leverages Manitoba’s diverse economy; and • build climate resiliency.
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The AIR network provides valuable and reliable data that are mapped and used in the assessment and development of policies and programs including AgriRecovery and the Livestock Tax Deferral Provision, which can provide assistance to the industry during extreme weather and climate conditions and Theevents.AIR network is an ever growing database of agroclimate impacts, which enables better data analysis to help identify trends and anomalies. We are currently in our August reporting session for the 2022 agricultural season. If you are able to find five to ten minutes to respond to our brief survey about agricultural conditions, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to all who contributed to the previous AIR survey! The surveys are linked below; please considering sharing the links with your fellow producers and networks. for previous Agroclimate Impact maps from June or past years. Other resources that AAFC produces are available on the Drought Watch home page. Thank you for your participation! Join the Network If you have not already joined the Network, to subscribe to the AIR email list, please send a blank email to guetterlasecheresse.aaaafc.droughtwatchc@agr.gc.ca Other ways to complete the AIR survey: By phone Email guetterlasecheresse.aac@agr.gc.caaafc.droughtwatch with your contact information and NAIS will call you to complete the report survey over the phone. By email Download an accessible PDF version of the AIR survey of the survey and email your response to guetterlasecheresse.aac@agr.gc.caaafc.droughtwatch using the email button at the bottom of the agroclimate/agroclimateandhttps://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultureform.environment/droughtwatchandimpactreporter
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Crimes against the Person Crimes against Person was down 13% overall (401 to 347), with the largest decrease occurrences).ProductionandspecificallyDrugDrugincreasedincreasedthisThereCrimes25%Robbery/Extortion/Harassment/Threatsindown(106to80)occurrences.againstPropertywasa20%increaseoverall(687to822)incategory;ofnote,Theftover$500062%(58to94)andTheftunder$500061%(130to209).EnforcementEnforcementwasup6%overall(48to51);Traffickingwasup22%(23to28)Possessionwasup20%(10to12),whilewasdown100%(from3to0
Drug ThereEnforcementwasadecrease of 36% overall, with Possession down 43% (21 to 12) and Trafficking was down 38% (21 to 13).
This category increased minimally by a total of 4% overall (1025 to 1069), with the highest increases seen in Break and Enters up by 27% (113 to 143), while the largest decrease was in the Possession of Stolen Goods sub category down by 22% (32 to 25 occurrences).
(August 24, 2022 Manitoba RCMP News Release) Calls for Service July 2021 to July 2022:
Crimes Against the Person Crimes against Person were down minimally overall by 2% (476 to 466), with decreases seen in all of the sub categories specifically, Forcible Confinement was down 63% (8 to 3), and Offences related to Death were down by 40% (5 to Crimes3).
During July 2022, Manitoba West District reported decreases in Crimes against Person and Common Police Activities while increases were reported in Crimes Against Property and Drug Enforcement, over the same period in 2021. The following increases and decreases are being highlighted: Common Police Activities
Manitoba East District
During July 2022, Manitoba East District reported increases in Common Police Activities and Crimes Against Property while decreases were reported in both Crimes Against the Person and Drug Enforcement, over the same period in 2021. The following increases and decreases are being highlighted: Common Police Activities
Manitoba Crime Statistics – July 2022 East District: 2% (8,193 to 8,354) West District: 1% (5,408 to 5,481) North District: 10% (7,301 to 6,603) For a listing of the communities served by each District, please visit: grc.gc.ca/mb/stats/districtshttps://www.rcmpeng.htm
The category decreased minimally overall by 3% (675 to 655), with a notable decrease of 19% (294 to 237) in Person/Vehicle/Property,Suspicious while the largest increase was in Persons reported Missing up 38% (56 to 77).
Manitoba West District
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This category increased overall by 15% (901 to 1036) with the highest increase in Persons reported Missing up 34% (95 to 127).
RCMP Monthly Police-Reported
The category increased by 26% overall (1098 to 1386) with an increase of 33% in Mischief occurrences (824 to 1094) and 40% increase in Theft Over $5000 occurrences (25 to 35). Drug Enforcement Drug Enforcement occurrences were down overall by 14% (57 to 49), and of note, Possession was down 57% (14 to 6).
(SCA news release - August 26, 2022) The SCA is pleased to announce the hiring of Grant McLellan as the association’s new CEO, effective September 12th, 2022.
Manitoba RCMP Police-Reported Crime Statistics – July 2022
“Grant brings a wealth of government experience which is very important for our industry’s success. His established relationships with officials and elected members in various levels of government is truly a benefit to our industry,” says SCA Chair Arnold Balicki. “We believe Grant will bring a strong leadership role to our association. As the board chair, I am looking forward to working with him.”
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association represents Saskatchewan’s over 12,000 cattle producers of all types of production from across the province.
During July 2022, Manitoba North District reported decreases in all occurrences groups, except Crimes against Property over the same period in 2021. The following increases and decreases are being highlighted:
Manitoba North District
The complete statistics can be found here: https://www.rcmp grc.gc.ca/mb/stats/index eng.htm
Common Police Activities
The category decreased 16% overall (1212 to 1020), with the largest decrease occurring in Sexual Offences down 50% (74 to 37) and Assaults decreased 14% (945 to 811).
Crimes Against Property
“SCA is a well-respected organization and I am excited to be working with the board and for producers,” says GrantGrant.isreplacing outgoing CEO Ryder Lee, who will be taking over as General Manager for the Canadian Cattle RequestsAssociation.forinterviews can be made to Glenn LaPointe at 306-580-7038.
Crimes Against the Person
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There was a 26% decrease overall (1107 to 822) with decreases occurring in all sub categories. The largest decrease was in the Breach of Peace sub category, where occurrences were down 32% (530 to 359). Persons reported Missing also decreased similarly, down 30% (from 235 to 164 occurrences).
Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association Announces the Hiring of New CEO
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