E-Newsletter dsfsfa An update from MBP December 1, 2023
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Applications for Consideration for The Environmental Stewardship Award Due to MBP by December 8 Since 1996, TESA has recognized producers who go above and beyond standard industry conservation practices and set positive examples for other cattle producers and the general public. As stewards of a vast portion of the Canadian landscape, Canada’s beef cattle producers play a significant role in protecting and enhancing the environment. They continuously strive to improve existing stewardship conservation practices to create a sustainable future – always farming for tomorrow. At the local level, a producer receives provincial recognition for their outstanding environmental contributions. In the case of Manitoba, this occurs in conjunction with MBP’s annual general meeting in February. All provincial award recipients then move forward to compete for national recognition from the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA). The national TESA recipient is announced during the CCA’s semi-annual meeting at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference. Each nominee exemplifies significant innovation and attention to a wide range of environmental stewardship aspects in their farm operation. Such innovations extend beneficially to areas far beyond their land, including water, wildlife and air. How to Nominate All beef cattle operations in Canada are eligible to apply for TESA. Beef producers interested in TESA can apply by filling out the application form here or scanning the QR code on the right. Producers can either nominate themselves, another individual or be nominated by an organization. All methods are equally encouraged.
The completed application form, along with all supporting documentation (such as letters of support, photos and/or videos), is to be submitted to Manitoba Beef Producers by email to info@mbbeef.ca by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 8. If you have questions, please contact the MBP office at 204-772-4542.
CowBytes Training Workshop
CowBytes ration balancing software is now available for purchase from the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC). This workshop will present the basics of feed testing and nutritional requirements of beef cattle during different stages of production. You will learn how to enter your feed analyses and balance rations to ensure feed supplies are meeting the needs of your cattle. Note: It is suggested that you have CowBytes installed on your laptop and bring it to the workshop. CowBytes can be purchased here: https://www.beefresearch.ca/blog/cowbytes-ration-balancing-software/
Date: Time: Place:
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Manitoba Agriculture/MASC Service Centre 203 South Railway Street, Killarney, MB
Agenda Welcome Interpreting Feed Tests Nutritional Requirements Getting started with CowBytes Creating Rations (using your own feeds if possible) Questions
To register, contact Manitoba Agriculture at 204-851-6087 or Andrea.Bertholet@gov.mb.ca
2023-2024 StockTalk Webinar Series
Manitoba Agriculture is offering a series of interesting livestock and forage presentations, packed with information and featuring innovative leading experts, aimed at helping Manitoba beef producers best manage their cattle operations. Find out the latest news on research and production for beef and forage management by participating in these virtual sessions.
Date: Time: Place:
Dec. 7, 2023 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Your computer, smartphone or tablet
Register for StockTalk webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZxjUzTz5Qjqd0T4TnnUQPw Please add the webinar series to your calendar once you are registered.
Agenda 1:00 p.m.
Developing Feeding Strategies Using the Cowbytes Ration Balancing Program Juanita Kopp Livestock Spec. Manitoba Agriculture
1:20 p.m.
Alternative Feeding Strategies Melissa Atchison Manitoba Beef Producers
1:50 pm
Livestock and Forage Programs- RALP + SAM Colleen Wilson Land Management Spec. Manitoba Agriculture
2:00 p.m.
Adjourn
Future Webinars Jan. 12
Beef and Forage Conference Highlights
Feb. 15 MASC Forage Insurance- Jeff Legaarden, Livestock Predation PreventionRay Bittner & Cattle Market 2024 Update- Canfax March 14 Ask the Vet: Calving tips & Vaccination programs April 11 Forage and Pasture Management- Poisonous Plants & Replacement Heifer Development and Management For more information, call Manitoba Agriculture 1-844-769-6224 or email shawn.cabak@gov.mb.ca
Or visit our website at manitoba.ca/agriculture/online-resources/stock-talk.html
Beef and Forage Days Austin
Beef & Forage Days is packed with information and innovative leading experts aimed to help Manitoba beef producers best manage their cattle operations. Find out the latest news on research and production for beef and forage management at this one-day meeting. Date: Time: Place:
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Austin Community Centre 60 – 1st Ave. Austin MB
Agenda 8:45 a.m.
Coffee, registration and view agri-business displays
9:30 a.m.
Pasture and Hay Production and Rejuvenation Livestock and Forage Spec. Manitoba Agriculture
10:15 a.m.
Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives Programs & Activities Mary-Jane Orr, MBFI Manager
10:45 a.m.
Ask the Vet: Animal Health Update Tanya Anderson Gladstone Vet Clinic
11:30 a.m.
Forage and Livestock Insurance Programs Manitoba Agriculture Services Corporation
12:00 p.m.
Lunch and visit agri-business displays
1:15 p.m.
Cattle Market Update and Outlook for 2024 Rick Wright Cattle Consulting
2:15 p.m.
Manitoba Beef Producers Activities and Programs
2:30 p.m.
Optimizing Greenfeed and Silage Production with Annual Crops Greg Penner, University of Saskatchewan
3:15 pm
Adjourn
Agri-business booths will be set up. For more information, call the Manitoba Agriculture office in Portage at 204-239-3353.
Beef and Forage Days Pipestone & Eriksdale
Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Place: Pipestone Community Center Date: Thursday Jan.11 Time: 9:30 am -2:30 pm Place : Eriksdale Community Centre 21 Railway Ave. Eriksdale MB
Agenda –
Coffee and registration Pasture and Hay Production and Rejuvenation Livestock and Forage Specialist Manitoba Agriculture Cattle Market Update and Outlook for 2024 Rick Wright Cattle Consulting Optimizing Greenfeed and Silage Production with Annual Crops Greg Penner, University of Saskatchewan Ask the Vet- Animal Health Update Local veterinarian Livestock Predation Management and Control Ray Bittner Manitoba Beef Producers – Eriksdale location only
For more information contact the Manitoba Agriculture office in Killarney 204-851-6087 Arborg 204-768-0534
Canadian Farm Cash Receipts, January to September, 2023 Source: Statistics Canada’s November 28th edition of The Daily
increase in total livestock receipts to $27.2 billion.
Farm cash receipts for Canadian farmers totalled $72.5 billion over the first three quarters of 2023, up 7.9% (+$5.3 billion) from the same period in 2022, as receipts for crops and livestock rose, while program payments fell.
Conversely, program payments declined $1.4 billion to $4.0 billion after hitting record highs in 2022. Crop insurance payments led this decrease as payments moved closer toward the five-year average.
The return to normal production levels pushed crop receipts up $4.5 billion to $41.4 billion due to the gain in marketings and despite a drop in prices. Meanwhile, cattle and supply-managed prices were up, resulting in a $2.2 billion
Chart 1 Total crop, livestock and direct payment receipts as a proportion of total farm cash receipts, January to September, Canada, 2013 to 2023
Every province recorded a rise in total receipts. Saskatchewan posted the strongest growth, with total receipts up $2.3 billion to $16.5 billion, accounting for over 40% of the national increase.
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Canadian Farm Cash Receipts, January to September, 2023 Chart 2 Farm cash receipts by category, by province or region, January to September, 2023
Canola and wheat boost total crop receipts Total crop receipts in the first three quarters were up 12.1% to $41.4 billion compared with the same period in 2022. Receipts for canola, wheat (excluding durum) and durum wheat led the way in the first three quarters of 2023, accounting for over three-quarters of the growth in total crop receipts. Higher marketings for canola (+40.1%), wheat (excluding durum) (+31.1%) and durum wheat (+73.0%) drove up crop receipts. The increase in marketings was due to a return to normal production levels in the 2022 crop year, following the severe drought in Western Canada in 2021.
In the first three quarters of 2023, prices fell 15.5% for canola, 8.9% for wheat (excluding durum) and 17.9% for durum wheat, although they were still higher than their five-year average. Livestock receipts up on higher cattle receipts Livestock receipts rose 8.9% to $27.2 billion during the first three quarters of 2023 due to increases in the cattle and supply-managed sectors. The gain in cattle receipts (+$1.8 billion) contributed to more than 80% of the total increase in livestock receipts. Cattle receipts ($9.8 billion) were up due to a rise in prices in both cattle slaughter (+28.2%) and international exports (+24.0%). These price increases were
Canadian Farm Cash Receipts, January to September, 2023 caused by strong demand in Canadian and US markets and higher input costs for producers. Supply-managed receipts grew 7.2% to $11.2 billion and accounted for just over 40% of total livestock receipts. Dairy receipts were up $312.2 million to $6.4 billion on the strength of higher prices driven by production cost increases. Both marketings and prices pushed receipts for chickens for meat up $286.4 million to $3.1 billion. Despite a small increase in marketings, the 11.8% decrease in price led to a drop in hog receipts (-11.2%) to $4.5 billion. Hog slaughter accounted for over three-quarters of this decrease. Crop insurance payments drop following record year
Photo credit: Rylee Geisler
Total direct payments, although they remained high, decreased $1.4 billion to $4.0 billion. Most of the drop was attributable to lower crop insurance payments, which had been high in 2022 as a result of the drought in 2021. This decline primarily affected the Prairie provinces, with drops in crop insurance payments in Alberta (-$775.2 million), Saskatchewan ($429.8 million) and Manitoba (-$249.2 million).
Manitoba Beef & Forage Production Conference
Working On the Farm with Hands-On Science! Tuesday, Dec. 12 and Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 Victoria Inn, Brandon, Manitoba
Manitoba Agriculture Participating Agribusinesses and Industry Organizations
Registration EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION COST Register by November 16, 2023 1. Early bird registration - $175 2. Farm registration (2 people from the same farm) - $300 3. Students - $125
REGISTRATION Register on or after November 17, 2023 $225 per person No farm registrations accepted after Nov. 16
REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE BUT TRANSFERABLE Registration includes access to all sessions, one lunch and banquet ticket Extra banquet tickets $50 each
To register please visit https://www.mbfi.ca/conference Questions about registration? Call: 204-761-3300
Accommodations Victoria Inn 3550 Victoria Avenue Ph: 1-800-852-2710 (Complimentary breakfast provided with your reservation)
Clarion Hotel 3130 Victoria Avenue Ph: 204-728-5775
Days Inn 2130 Currie Boulevard Ph: 204-727-3600
Tuesday, December 12 9:00
REGISTRATION, COFFEE and BOOTH DISPLAYS
10:00 GRAND SALON – Dr. Susan Markus, Lakeland College - Smart Beef Cows on Smart Farms - Remote Sensing Technology and Genomic Insights into Traits of Economic Importance Focusing on fertility, growth and carcass traits, a heifer development demonstration site was created using technology to manage cattle and map expansive pastures. Hear stories about helping ranchers to rank reproductively efficient heifers, determining where their cows are, what they are doing, and if you can even afford to know!
11:00 GRAND SALON – Tim Lang, Farm Credit Canada – Transition and Succession – What’s the Difference? Succession is the transfer of a business, while estate planning is the transfer of assets pre- and post-death. Transition is a combination of both and is proactive rather than reactive.
12:00 GRAND SALON – LUNCH & DISPLAYS SALON 1 - POSTER PRESENTATIONS 1:30
GRAND SALON - Dr. Karen Beauchemin, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Reducing Methane Emissions in Beef Cattle Production This presentation will review key issues related to greenhouse gas production from beef cattle, discuss ways to reduce emissions on farms and provide insight into the potential for carbon neutral beef production in Canada.
2:30
BREAKOUT SESSION A (Each session will be presented twice; choose two of the four)
A-1
SALON 1 – Dr. Kim Ominski, University of Manitoba - Going Green with Implants: the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Implanting Calves Increasing production efficiency means better performance, less land and water use and lower greenhouse gas emissions while delivering the same quality product. This session will look at the practice of implanting pre- and post-weaning cattle and the economic and environmental impacts it could have on your operation. Featuring Betty Green, Fisher Branch Producer
A-2
SALON 3 – Elizabeth Nernberg, Manitoba Agriculture Feedstuffs, Requirements and Everything in Between; Growing the Weaned Calf This session will not only feature getting calves started on feed, reducing costs of gain, and practical feeding management, but will also address common calf nutrition questions from a producer perspective. Featuring Kathleen Walsh, Swan River Producer
A-3
GRAND SALON - Dr. Yvonne Lawley, University of Manitoba - Intercropping to Overcome Nutrient Deficiencies A new project is exploring intercropping to overcome the low protein limitation of corn grazing. Dr. Lawley will review the intercrop species and establishment methods tested in Manitoba. Featuring Dr. Mary-Jane Orr, MBFI
A-4
SALON 2 – Mae Elsinger, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Fixing your Pasture Composition - Best Practices and Novel Approaches This presentation will discuss key principles of pasture rejuvenation, some long-standing best practices, and some novel ideas. Featuring Graham Tapley, Langruth Producer
3:30
REFRESHMENT BREAK / VISIT DISPLAYS
4:30
REPEAT OF BREAKOUT SESSION A
5:30
IMPERIAL BALLROOM – Banquet with cash bar Keynote Presentation: Lewellyn Melnyk – “Rooted” How to Stay Small Town Strong, Thrive on the Farm and Make Yourself a Priority
Wednesday, December 13 8:30
GRAND SALON – Dr. John Campbell, Western College of Veterinary Medicine – Key Findings from the Canadian Cow-Calf Surveillance Network (C3SN) The C3SN will provide benchmarking productivity information and estimate the prevalence of production limiting diseases within Canada’s surveillance network. Dr. Campbell will also examine topics important to the cow-calf industry, such as antimicrobial use, animal welfare and biosecurity practices.
9:30
REFRESHMENT BREAK / VISIT DISPLAYS
10:30 BREAKOUT SESSION B (Each session will be presented twice; choose two of the four)
B-1
GRAND SALON – Dr. Stephen Crittenden, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada – Sifting Through Soil Health Learn how to translate soil health science into action that benefits farmers, the environment and society. This session will provide information land managers need to know when adopting management systems to improve soil health. Featuring Clayton Robins, Rivers Producer
B-2
SALON 1 – Dr. Shania Jack, Morden Vet Clinic - Calving 101: Malpresentations and What to Do When Things Don’t Go According to Plan This interactive presentation will highlight calving difficulties and how to overcome them when there is no time or help to intercede. Featuring Clover the Cow, 4H Manitoba
B-3
SALON 2 – Charlotte Crawley, Ducks Unlimited Canada – Plant Diversity – Species Selection to Get the Most Out of Every Acre Learn more about sod-seeding, field scale plantings using diverse blends, variation plantings – eroded knolls, flood prone, saline rings, saline restoration and more! Featuring Gerald Bos, Rapid City Producer
B-4
SALON 3 – Anneliese Walker, Maia Grazing - Grazing Fundamentals: A Practical Introduction to Graze Planning Whether you’ve been planning your grazing for years, or are planning to plan your grazes next year, it’s never a bad idea to crunch your numbers rather than grind your gears. Spend an hour reviewing some of the foundational concepts of graze planning including identifying key data points, plan considerations and planning tools. Featuring Ron Moss, Dauphin Producer
11:30 REPEAT OF BREAKOUT SESSION B 12:30 CLOSING REMARKS AND ADJOURN
Hear from local producers and industry experts about applying research on the farm. Our breakout sessions feature local producers and their on-farm experience.
Organizing Committee: Pam Iwanchysko, Elizabeth Nernberg, Cindy Jack, Kristen Bouchard-Teasdale, Shawn Cabak, Andrea Bertholet, Juanita Kopp, Mary-Jane Orr (MBFI) and Melissa Atchison (MBP)
Organized by Manitoba Agriculture in partnership with MBFI, and MBP.
Government of Canada Launches Three-Digit Suicide Crisis Helpline 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline available across Canada (November 30, 2023 Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) News Release) The Government of
Canada is taking an important step to provide suicide prevention support for people who need it, when they need it most. 9-8-8, Canada’s new three-digit suicide crisis helpline, is now available to call or text, in English and French, 24 hours a day and seven days a week, across Canada. Suicide continues to be a serious public health issue impacting people of all ages and backgrounds, and more needs to be done to support those in crisis. This is why the Government of Canada has provided $156 million over three years to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to implement and operate the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline. As of today, an experienced network of partners has trained responders ready to answer 9-8-8 calls and texts. Responders will provide support and compassion without judgement. They are here to help callers and texters explore ways to keep themselves safe when things are overwhelming. The Government of Canada and CAMH have worked closely with partners from across many different sectors in the months leading up to today’s launch. Those partnerships are the foundation of the 9-8-8 network. This includes local partners such as Distress Centres of Greater Toronto and Gerstein Crisis Centre, Distress Centre of Ottawa, Crisis Prevention, Intervention and Information Centre for Northern BC, Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton and others across the country, as well as national partners such as Kids Help Phone and Hope for Wellness, who will continue to provide dedicated service through 9-8-8 to youth and Indigenous communities. As
the 9-8-8 system continues to mature and evolve, PHAC and CAMH will continue to explore ways to build the network and support current and future network partners. If you or someone you may know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Quick facts •
An average of 4,500 people across Canada die by suicide each year – approximately 12 people per day.
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In August 2022, the Government of Canada welcomed the Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) decision to adopt 98-8 as the three-digit number to call or text to access suicide prevention and crisis support. Telecommunications companies will activate 9-8-8 by November 30, 2023.
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To prepare for the launch of 9-8-8, the Government of Canada announced in August 2022 that the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) will lead the coordination of 9-8-8 service delivery, building on its experience delivering Talk Suicide Canada.
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CAMH is the largest mental health teaching hospital in Canada and one of the world's leading research centres in its field. CAMH's role in leading the development of 9-8-8 service delivery in Canada builds on their experience delivering Talk Suicide Canada.
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Government of Canada Launches Three-Digit Suicide Crisis Helpline Backgrounder: 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline Starting November 30, 2023, the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, Canada's new, national three-digit number for suicide prevention and emotional distress will be available to everyone in Canada. Funded by the Government of Canada and led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 9-8-8 will be: •
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accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Canada's 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline builds on Talk Suicide Canada's model, where existing distress and crisis services across the country will form the 9-8-8 responder network. Experienced, well-trained partners across the country will be available to provide support where and when people need it the most. How does 9-8-8 work The 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline will offer 24/7/365, trauma-informed and culturally appropriate suicide prevention crisis support in English and French by phone and text for everyone living in Canada. When someone reaches out to 9-8-8, they will be connected to the responder who is closest to them, based on their area code. In the event that a local responder is not available, the call or text will be routed to another 9-8-8 partner or the national hub that will provide support, ensuring that calls and texts to 9-8-8 are answered. Crisis responders will answer 9-8-8 calls and texts, drawing on their extensive training. Training includes how to assess suicide risk, how to be an active listener and how to work with the person they are supporting on coping techniques and creating a safety plan.
Depending on where they live, callers will also be able to select an option to receive specialized support for youth or Indigenous communities. Kids Help Phone will be one of the partners delivering specialized support for youth, and Hope for Wellness will provide specialized support for Indigenous callers. What Happens When You Call or Text 9-8-8 1. Whether calling or texting, you will get confirmation that you have reached 9-8-8. 2. You will be asked to select if you would like support in English or French. 3. Depending on where you live, when you call, additional options may be available to you: o
You will be asked to select if you would like specialized support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
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5. You will receive a message that you are being routed to a responder. 6. A trained responder will answer your call or text.
Manitoba RCMP Monthly Crime Statistics for October 2023 Source: November 29, 2023 RCMP News Release Calls for Service for October 2022 vs. October 2023: East District: +3% (6,727 to 6,913) North District: -1% (5,825 to 5,785) West District: -10% (4,849 to 4,371) Overall, the Calls for Service counts decreased by 2% (17,401 to 17,069). Crime Statistics East District Common Police Activities: +5% (855 to 899) Crime against Property: +23% (937 to 1,149) Crime against Person: +13% (464 to 523) Drug Enforcement: +26% (31 to 39) West District Common Police Activities: -8% (665 to 610) Crime against Property: +5% (803 to 840)
Crime against Person: +6% (363 to 383) Drug Enforcement: -13% (39 to 34) North District Common Police Activities: -3% (765 to 739) Crime against Property: +5% (1,339 to 1,402) Crime against Person: -7% (874 to 810) Drug Enforcement: -2% (49 to 48) Traffic enforcement tickets issued (all districts combined) - 24% decrease from October 2022 to October 2023 (3,345 to 2,542). For a listing of the communities served by each District, please visit: https://www.rcmpgrc.gc.ca/mb/stats/districts-eng.htm. The complete statistics can be found here: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/mb/stats/indexeng.htm.
Resolutions Suggestion Form for 45th Manitoba Beef Producers AGM MBP’s board of directors is now accepting in writing suggested resolutions for potential debate at its 45th Annual General Meeting set for February 8-9, 2024, back at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre at 3550 Victoria Avenue in Brandon. If the resolution is deemed to be in order by MBP’s Resolutions Committee it will be considered for debate at the AGM. 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. The sample resolution format is below and two examples are on the second page. Send the proposed resolution and your contact information to info@mbbeef.ca to the attention of General Manager Carson Callum and Policy Analyst Maureen Cousins. Or, you may fax it to 1-204-774-3264 or mail it to 220-530 Century Street, Winnipeg MB R3H 0Y4. Resolutions will be accepted for consideration until 9 a.m. Friday, January 26, 2024. All resolutions for debate will be posted on MBP’s website. Whereas
Whereas
Be it resolved to recommend that Manitoba Beef Producers
Your name: Address: (include MBP District number if known) Phone Number:
Email Address: