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NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS AgriStability Info for MB Producers Affected by Weather Events & Flooding To help MB producers impacted by significant early summer rains and resulting flooding in June and July, the governments of Canada and Manitoba have agreed to the following targeted AgriStability enhancements ...
Improvements made to tornado & thunderstorm warnings in Canada Environment and Climate Change Canada confirmed the launch of improvements to its severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings, helping people in Canada receive clearer, more timely information to stay safe during severe weather events. Forecasters can now target the area that they predict will experience the highest impacts and issue severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings to people only in that area. They do this by drawing a shape around the targeted areas. These changes apply to severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings only.
August 14, 2026
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Big trade questions are front and centre for Canadian beef right now CUSMA, Mercosur, and what Canada's place in global markets looks like in 2026 and beyond.
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That's why we're looking forward to having Gitane De Silva open CBIC as our keynote speaker. Gitane helped negotiate CUSMA. She represented Alberta in Washington during the first Trump Administration. She served as Canada's Consul General in Chicago. She's spent her career at the intersection of trade, energy, and international policy - and she knows how to cut through the complexity and tell it straight. She won't have all the political answers nobody does right now - but she'll give you the context to understand the landscape Canadian beef is operating in. And that matters.
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Every ranch family has a future. Not every ranch family has a plan.
Succession planning is one of the most important conversations a ranch family can have, yet it is often the one that gets pushed to "after calving," "after haying," or "when the time is right." At CBIC 2026, join Trevor MacLean of MNP for a practical discussion on ranch succession planning and the realities facing farm and ranch families today. Whether you are planning your own retirement, working alongside the next generation, or waiting for clarity on what comes next, this session will provide practical insights and a framework for moving the conversation forward. Because succession planning isn't just about land, cattle, or paperwork.
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Miscellaneous Contact Information and Helpful Websites for Dealing with an Emergency Last updated July 3, 2026 by Manitoba Beef Producers
Manitoba Beef Producers 220-530 Century Street Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Y4 Phone: 204-772-4542 Toll Free: 1-800-772-0458 Fax: 204-774-3264 http://www.mbbeef.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/ManitobaBeefProducers https://twitter.com/ManitobaBeef https://www.instagram.com/manitobabeef/
General Flood and Disaster Information FLOOD INFORMATION FOR PRODUCERS Are you prepared for possible 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. 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. Producers who need to transport livestock to an alternate area are encouraged to book a transport company immediately to ensure service. Below are some useful links related to flooding (forecasts, river and lake levels, etc.), tips for evacuation, Disaster Financial Assistance, etc. • Flood Information • Which Level of Government Do I Contact? • Animal Emergency Supply Kit
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Caring for Livestock During an Evacuation Evacuation Checklist Preparing a Beef Farm for Flood Conditions in Rural Manitoba Managing Dead Livestock During and After Flooding Returning Home Disaster Financial Assistance and Farmers DFA Program Changes for Farmers Manitoba Red Cross Contact Information and Helpful Websites for Dealing with an Emergency
Importance of Documentation to File Disaster Financial Assistance Program Claims If you do experience flooding and are incurring damages and expenses related to that which may be eligible for a Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program it is important that you: • Take pictures of all damaged property and items before you dispose of anything. • Keep track of all your disaster-related repairs and activities including: o Labour and equipment hours. o Materials used, including quantities. o Specific types of equipment used, including make, model, year, horsepower and attachments. o 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. Active DFA Programs in Manitoba Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) programs may be established when a natural disaster occurs and has the following: a defined start and end date, a disruption of essential goods and services, damages to vital infrastructure, widespread damage to property or the environment, and significant financial burden. The following events have an established DFA Program: 2026 June Heavy Rains Manitoba has established a DFA program for the 2026 June Heavy Rains. • Program Announcement Date: June 11, 2026 • Deadline to request DFA: September 9, 2026 Primary residences, farms, businesses and non-profit organizations Primary residences, farms, businesses and non-profit organizations with impacts related to the heavy rains may apply to the DFA program. Insurable damages are not eligible for DFA. Secondary properties such as cottages are never eligible for DFA. In addition, DFA does not assist with loss of income, revenue, wages, market share or opportunity. Refer to the DFA webpage for more details. Apply for DFA NOTE: The deadline to submit invoices and event related expenses: June 11, 2027
Disaster Financial Assistance and Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization 1-888-267-8298 (toll-free) Phone: (204) 945-3050 Fax: (204) 945-4929 1525 - 405 Broadway Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3L6 Email: emo@gov.mb.ca Email for Disaster Financial Assistance: dfa@gov.mb.ca https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/index.html https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/funding/dfa/index.html
Tips for preparing for a flood Site with numerous information sheets, such as an evacuation checklist, preparing for flood conditions in rural Manitoba, advice on how to secure hazardous materials, etc. http://www.gov.mb.ca/flooding/preparations.html Tips for preparing a beef farm for flood conditions in rural Manitoba http://www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/spring_outlook/preparing_beef_farm.pdf Manitoba Hay Listing Service https://web31.gov.mb.ca/haylistclntextrnl Flooding and Well Water Safety www.manitoba.ca/asset_library/en/spring_outlook/wellwater_safety_factsheet.pdf
Other General Government and Agency Information Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure Water Information and Flood Conditions This site has detailed information about flood forecasts, flood conditions, river levels/flow plots, lakes information, operation of flood control structures, etc. https://www.gov.mb.ca/mit/floodinfo/#daily_flood_sheets Toll free number: 1-855-415-4530 Email: hydrologic@gov.mb.ca Road Conditions and Closures https://www.manitoba511.ca/ https://x.com/MBGovRoads Government of Manitoba Citizens Inquiry Line: 1-866-626-4862 (toll-free) https://www.facebook.com/ManitobaGovernment https://x.com/MBGov https://www.instagram.com/manitobagov/ Manitoba Hydro Emergency Information 1-888-624-9376 (toll-free) https://www.hydro.mb.ca/safety/emergency/
https://www.hydro.mb.ca/outages/ https://www.facebook.com/ManitobaHydro https://twitter.com/manitobahydro https://www.instagram.com/manitobahydro/ https://www.hydro.mb.ca/safety/pdfs/emergency_preparedness_handbook.pdf
Manitoba Agriculture Services Corporation Service Centre Contact Information https://www.masc.mb.ca/contact/ Manitoba municipalities/local governments contact info www.gov.mb.ca/mr/contactus/pubs/mod.pdf Manitoba Public Insurance 1-800-665-2410 https://www.mpi.mb.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/mpidrive/ https://www.instagram.com/mpidrive/
Coping with Stress and Anxiety The scale and scope of flooding can be challenging for affected families. Help is available: • Shared Health’s Mental Health and Wellness Resource Finder can help you find supports to manage stress and anxiety. • Manitoba Farm Rural and Northern Support Services offers free, confidential counselling for anyone who lives on a Manitoba farm or in a rural or Northern community. 1-866-367-3276 (1-866-FORFARM) (toll-free); • Klinic Community Health Centre offers a 24-hour crisis line 204-786-8686 in Winnipeg or 1-888-3223019 (toll-free). • Managing Personal Stress During a Flood • Health Links-Info Santé can help find resources through local regional health authorities or community mental-health services offices at 1-888-315-9257 (toll-free). • Suicide Crisis Helpline Similar Types of Resources Do More Agriculture Foundation https://www.domore.ag/ Farm Credit Canada Rooted in Strength https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/community/wellness.html Canadian Agricultural Safety Association https://casa-acsa.ca/en/mental-health/