E-Newsletter Flood Resources for Producers
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NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Manitoba Flood Bulletin #9 - July 1
Significant rainfall over the past few days has led to flooding, road washouts and damage to provincial infrastructure throughout the Parkland region and parts of the Interlake. As a result, emergency response efforts are ongoing across the region and travel is restricted throughout an area from Russell north to Mafeking, east to the Saskatchewan and west to the area around Dauphin Lake.
Government of Canada takes action to support interprovincial trade of meat and strengthen food security
As announced in the National Food Security Strategy (NFSS), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is taking action to reduce barriers to interprovincial trade of meat and support food security through a stronger, more resilient Canadian food system. The CFIA is proposing targeted, time-limited amendments to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations to make it easier to move red meat from one province to another when unmet slaughter capacity may be contributing to food security and regional ...
MPI’s Mobile Appointments Cancelled in Dauphin Area
Due to overland flooding, mobile appointments in the Dauphin area have been cancelled until further notice. This includes all mobile estimating and driver testing appointments.
Submitting an MPI claim due to the recent storms?
To serve you best, Manitoba Public Insurance has temporarily streamlined reporting options for storm-related claims, depending on the type of damage.
Statement by Federal Minister LeBlanc following trilateral CUSMA joint review meeting
On July 1, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, issued the following statement following the trilateral meeting of the fifth Free Trade Commission of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.
Disaster Financial Assistance Launched for 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 nonprofit organizations
Primary residences, farms, businesses and nonprofit 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.
Community Engagement Sessions: EMO staff will be available to answer your questions about DFA. View the schedule.
Apply for DFA
• Deadline to submit invoices and event related expenses: June 11, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
AAFC Collecting Agroclimate Impact Reports for June
We are now collecting AIR reports for June.
For much of the country conditions have been cooler and wetter than normal. While this has brought significant drought relief, many areas are now struggling with saturated soils and standing water and flooding. In BC, hot dry conditions have increase the extent and severity of drought.
Help Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada verify the impacts of these conditions in your region. Please respond to one of the links below: English French
As always, please consider sharing these links with your colleagues and networks.
During these extreme weather events knowing the severity and extent of the impacts is vitally important in ensuring producers get the assistance that they need.
To get added to the email reminders, all you need to do is send a quick email to droughtwatch@agr.gc.ca with AIR Reporter in the subject line.
To learn more about AIR, follow this link.
To view previous Agroclimate Impact maps, follow this link. Or see some of the other resources we produce on the AAFC Weather and Drought home page. Thank you for your participation!
Disaster Financial Assistance Facts
Agricultural claim eligibility (for private sector agricultural claims)
When a natural disaster occurs, the Manitoba government may declare the event eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA). Through the DFA program, the Manitoba government provides financial support for uninsurable losses to basic and essential property to help Manitobans in their recovery from natural disasters.
Who is eligible?
• Farms generating yearly gross revenues of up to $15 million.
What DFA offers?
• Up to a maximum of $3M in response and recovery costs.
• A deductible of $2,500 or 20%, whichever is greater, is applied to all claims.
• Assistance is capped at the lesser of the cost of restoring function; replacing an asset; or the assessed value of land or structures.
Eligible DFA costs but are not limited to:
• Clean up and removal of debris
• Repair and restoration of essential buildings and restoration of damaged pens and corrals
• Harvested and stored crops
• Livestock losses and livestock fencing
• Limited silting, field erosion cuts and cleaning of filed ditches
• Repairs to permanent pre-existing dikes protecting productive farmland
• Emergency feed purchases where access to feed has been temporarily interrupted by the disaster (maximum 30 days)
• Evacuation of livestock like pasture rentals and boarding and transportation costs
• Mental health support
• Financial counselling
• Evacuation costs are eligible for registered evacuees under a mandatory evacuation order
• Sudden and substantial erosion that poses a threat may be eligible
Ineligible costs include but are not limited to:
• Costs related to dry conditions
• Insurable losses (e.g. damaged property or items that could have been insured at the time of the disaster)
• Costs recoverable from any other government program
• Loss of income and opportunity (e.g. reduced crop yield or loss of value of livestock due to early sale)
• Inconveniences and normal operating costs
• Upgrading existing facilities
• Damage that is a normal risk of trade, occupation or enterprise (e.g. losses related to drought or crops remaining on the field late in the season)
• Inability to seed (Farmers have the option to purchase Excess Moisture Insurance to cover this)
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
• 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:
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/
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.
It's about people.
Help Us Understand Public Views on Prescribed Fire in the Prairies
(Alberta • Saskatchewan • Manitoba)
Interested in land, conservation, or prairie ecosystems?
Curious about prescribed fire (controlled burning)?
Are you:
18 years or older?
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For More Information, Contact: Jeremy Mumford Department of Environment and Geography, University of Manitoba mumfordj@myumanitoba.ca
Living in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba? Take the Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/2ZCWDRW
Applications for The Environmental Stewardship Award
Due to MBP by December 18, 2026
Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is accepting applications until Friday, December 18, 2026 for consideration for the local awarding of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA).
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 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 Cattle Association (CCA). The national TESA recipient is announced during the CCA’s semi-annual meeting held in mid-summer or early fall.
Each nominee exemplifies significant innovation and attention to a wide range of environmental stewardship aspects in their farm or ranch 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 consideration for TESA. Interested producers can either nominate themselves, or be nominated by another individual or an organization. All methods are equally encouraged. More details and the application form can be found at: TESA Information
Note: If you are a producer who is considering self-nomination, MBP can provide you with guidance and suggestions on completing the application process.
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 no later than Friday, December 18, 2026. If you have questions, please contact the MBP office at 204-772-4542.