MBP E-Newsletter: February 4, 2022

E-Newsletter dsfsfa An update from MBP February 4, 2022

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Drought Relief Program Expanded For Manitoba Livestock Producers Under AgriRecovery Framework Additional Extraordinary Expenses Now Deemed Eligible for Coverage The governments of Canada and Manitoba are continuing to support livestock producers by expanding the eligibility of expenses under the Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance program. Today, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced the addition of extraordinary expenses producers incurred in accessing feed, water and pasture as part of the program to address the challenges faced throughout the drought in 2021.

“Canadian producers have stayed strong and resilient as they took care of their land and animals, while facing natural disasters,” said Bibeau. “Our governments recognize the need to adjust risk management programs to support them. By expanding the eligibility criteria of allowable expenses under AgriRecovery, we are helping Manitoba producers get feed to their herds and move forward through this challenging period.”

“Manitoba producers care deeply about their livestock and these programs offer a flexible and responsive approach that will help them recover from the drought and plan for the 2022 growing season,” said Johnson. “Since the program was introduced in August, industry stakeholders have told us that the needs of producers had changed. In .

response, we recognized that producers need additional help with other extraordinary expenses to recover from the drought and today’s announcement addresses that expressed need.”

Under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance program was established to help producers purchase and test feed for livestock to maintain their breeding herds, including through the transport of purchased feed from distant locations.

“Manitoba Beef Producers thanks the federal and provincial governments for listening to our concerns about how to make the programs more reflective of the many different types of strategies producers have had to use to source critical feed and water resources for their livestock,” said Tyler Fulton, president, Manitoba Beef Producers. “These important additions will better address the wide array of extraordinary costs arising due to the drought and will help mitigate some of the negative financial impact it is having on producers.”

Many producers have obtained feed and maintained their herds through baling extra acres, renting extra pasture, hauling water and other extraordinary measures. continued on page 3

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AgriRecovery enhancements – cont. from page 1 Among the additional extraordinary costs now covered are expenditures related to rentals of additional crop or pasture acres, temporary fencing for supplemental grazing, hauling water, harvesting extra acres or hauling self-produced feed from distant locations.

Eligible animals under the Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance program include breeding animals of beef and dairy cattle, horses raised for pregnant mare urine, sheep, goats, bison and elk. Producers must support a minimum of 10 animals to qualify for assistance. The program covers feed, feed transportation and related extraordinary expenses incurred between June 1, 2021, and March 15, 2022. The Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance program has processed more than 1,200 claims and will accept new claims until a deadline of April 15.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba will continue to work in collaboration to support farmers during this challenging period to ensure they have access to the necessary resources to maintain competitiveness.

The Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance program complements two other AgriRecovery programs offered to producers.

The Herd Management Drought Assistance program helps producers replace breeding animals culled due to drought. The Livestock

Transportation program offers assistance to producers facing extraordinary costs to transport breeding animals of beef cattle, sheep and goats to alternate locations to feed, up to 1,000 kilometres. Both programs are part of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership with funding shared on a 60-40 federal-provincial basis.

Under the Canada-Manitoba AgriRecovery Drought Assistance program, the Government of Canada is investing up to $93 million and the Manitoba government is investing $62 million to cover eligible extraordinary costs, for total program funding of up to $155 million.

For detailed program information, producers can contact their AG-MASC Service Centre or call toll-free at 1-84-GROW-MB-AG (1-844-7696224). They can also visit: www.manitoba.ca/agriculture/canadianagricultural-partnership/business-riskmanagement-programs/index.html.

Manitobans can stay up to date on the province’s agricultural programs and services by following Manitoba Agriculture on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MBGovAg. Note: Additional program details, including backgrounders, application forms and application deadlines are found beginning on page 20 in this edition of the e-newsletter.

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New Public Health Orders Set Out First Phase In Manitoba's Plan To Relax Restrictions

(February 2, 2022 Province of Manitoba News Release) Based on current COVID-19 projections,

the Manitoba government is taking a cautious path towards reducing public health restrictions over the next several weeks, Premier Heather Stefanson announced today, noting the province will also make $16.3 million available to businesses and the arts and culture sector that have been affected by public health orders.

“Last week, we chose to extend public health orders to ensure the COVID-19 situation in Manitoba was stabilizing or improving, and we can see that continues to be the case,” said Stefanson. “This means we can be confident in moving forward with the next phase in our pandemic response, which is a gradual and cautious reopening. New public health orders will reduce restrictions over the next two weeks for private gatherings and begin a shift in how we address capacity limits and how and when we gather in public spaces.”

Private gatherings where everyone is fully vaccinated will be expanded to allow the household plus 25 others in indoor spaces and 50 people in outdoor spaces. More stringent restrictions are in place for private gatherings with individuals who are not vaccinated.

However, these are also expanded from previous public health orders. The changes to public health orders will also allow sports and recreation tournaments to resume, extend liquor sales to 12 a.m. at licensed premises and adjust capacity restrictions in many public spaces.

“To be effective, public health orders should only be as restrictive as we need at the time,” said Dr. Brent Roussin, chief provincial public health officer. “Manitobans have largely stepped up and followed these rules when it was critical in our pandemic response and also chose to get vaccinated, which has helped us to protect ourselves, each other and the capacity of our health-care system. The data and modelling show that we are stabilizing and may have in fact passed the peak we expected from omicron. The next few weeks will be critical as we monitor these trends and determine if it is appropriate to reduce additional restrictions over the longer term.”

The premier noted the province will continue to consult with public health to determine the timing and extent of the next phase of relaxing public health orders based on health-care system capacity, modelling and other data. The intent is to implement a gradual loosening of capacity restrictions and other measures by spring, while learning to live with COVID-19.

The new public health orders will come into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8 and will remain in place until Tuesday, Feb. 22.

Manitoba remains at the Orange (Restricted) level under the Pandemic Response System.

The Manitoba government is also providing further support to business by expanding program eligibility under the Sector Support Program and providing second payments to those affected by the COVID-19 public health orders that were in place before Jan. 31.

“Many businesses and organizations across the province have faced significant financial losses under the latest public health orders,” said Stefanson. “We are following through on the continued on page 6

New Public Health Orders Set Out First Phase In Manitoba's Plan To Relax Restrictions commitment we made when we established the Sector Support Program. This will help sustain businesses in the coming weeks as we begin to reopen our economy. The arts and cultural sector will also be eligible for another $6 million to help address the challenges they have faced over the last several months. Together, this will help rebuild a vibrant economy and cultural scene in our province as we look forward with our reopening path.”

The expansion to the Sector Support Program is expected to flow up to $10.3 million of the $22 million allocated under this program and includes: •

extending the program intake period until Feb. 28, 2022;

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expanding eligibility under the program to include event rentals, catering and photographers; and

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providing a second payment to businesses that have been previously approved and are affected by public health orders in place into February.

Businesses can apply for grants based on the number of employees. With the addition of a second payment, the maximum support available increases to: •

$6,000 for one to nine employees;

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$12,000 for 10 to 19 employees;

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$18,000 for 20 to 49 employees; and

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$24,000 for 50 or more employees.

The Sector Support Program is available to businesses such as restaurants, hotels and bars that provide dine-in food services, fitness and recreation facilities, movie theatres, performance venues and museums. The premier noted that all these applicants will receive two payments if they apply before the Feb. 28 deadline. Event rentals, catering and photographers who apply will be recognized as being impacted by the December public health order and qualify for the new maximum supports. Other eligible businesses who apply for the first time in February will be eligible for the original amounts in recognition of the impact of the current public health orders.

More information on the Sector Support Program is available at https://manitoba.ca/covid19/programs/issp. html.

The premier noted $6 million in new funding has been allocated to the Arts and Culture Sustainability Program to support organizations in this sector negatively affected by COVID-19 and public health order restrictions. For more information, visit https://artscouncil.mb.ca/grants/supportarts-and-culture-sustainability-fund/.

For more information about COVID-19 and the pandemic response in Manitoba, visit: manitoba.ca/covid19 .

See the detailed changes in the following backgrounder: BACKGROUNDER

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NEW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS IN MANITOBA’S REOPENING PATH The following COVID-19 prevention orders will take effect 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8 and will remain in place until Feb. 22.

Sector Indoor gatherings in public spaces

Outdoor gatherings in public spaces

Indoor gatherings on private property

Jan. 28 Restrictions Gatherings that include one or more unvaccinated people (if they are 12 years of age or older) are limited to 25 people or 25 per cent of the usual capacity of the space, whichever is lower.

Gatherings restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 years of age are limited to 50 per cent of the usual capacity of the space or 250 persons, whichever is less.

Gatherings that include one or more unvaccinated people (if they are 12 years of age or older) in uncontrolled outdoor public spaces are limited to 50 people.

Gatherings restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 years of age are limited to 50 per cent of the usual capacity of the space or 250 persons, whichever is less.

Private indoor gatherings are limited to 10 additional people plus the household if all are

Feb. 8 Restrictions No change.

No change.

Private indoor gatherings are limited to 25 additional people plus the household if all are fully vaccinated (youth

Outdoor gatherings on private property

Restaurants, licensed premises and food courts

fully vaccinated (youth under the age of 12 are exempt).

under the age of 12 are exempt).

Private indoor gatherings are limited to five additional people plus the household if any of the individuals are eligible but unvaccinated (youth under the age of 12 are exempt).

Outdoor gatherings at a private residence are limited to 20 additional people plus the household if all are fully vaccinated (youth under the age of 12 are exempt).

Private indoor gatherings are limited to 10 additional people plus the household if any of the individuals are eligible but unvaccinated (youth under the age of 12 are exempt).

Outdoor gatherings at a private residence are limited to 50 additional people plus the household if all are fully vaccinated (youth under the age of 12 are exempt).

Private outdoor gatherings are limited to 10 additional people plus the household if any of the individuals are eligible but unvaccinated (youth under the age of 12 are exempt).

Private outdoor gatherings are limited to 20 additional people plus the household if any of the individuals are eligible but unvaccinated (youth under the age of 12 are exempt).

Proof of vaccination is required for those 12 years of age and older. Individuals are required to wear masks but are not required to provide proof of vaccination to enter for the sole purpose of picking up takeout or delivery orders.

Proof of vaccination is required for those 12 years of age and older. Individuals are required to wear masks but are not required to provide proof of vaccination to enter for the sole purpose of picking up takeout or delivery orders.

Restaurants, licensed premises and food courts are limited to 50 per cent capacity and are limited to seated service only with a maximum of 10 people per table.

Restaurants, licensed premises and food courts are limited to 50 per cent capacity and are limited to seated service only with a

Restaurants, licensed premises and food courts are limited to 50 per cent capacity or 250 persons, whichever is lesser.

Gyms and fitness centres

Casinos, bingo halls and VLTs

Museums and galleries

Libraries Professional sports or performing arts events

Movie theatres and concert halls

Liquor sales must end at 10 p.m. daily.

Capacity limited to 50 per cent or 250 people, whichever is less, with proof of immunization required everywhere.

Proof of vaccination is required.

maximum of 10 people per table.

Liquor sales must end at 12 a.m. daily.

Capacity limited to 50 per cent with proof of immunization required everywhere.

Proof of vaccination is required.

Capacity is limited to 50 per cent or 250 people, whichever is less.

Museums operate under the requirement to show proof of vaccination when open to the public as a museum.

Capacity is limited to 50 per cent.

Capacity limited to 50 per cent or 250 people, whichever is less, with proof of immunization required everywhere.

Limited to 50 per cent capacity.

Limited to 50 per cent capacity or 250 people, whichever is less, with proof of immunization required everywhere.

Limited to 50 per cent capacity or 250 people, whichever is less, with proof of immunization required everywhere.

Capacity limited to 50 per cent with proof of immunization required everywhere.

Museums operate under the requirement to show proof of vaccination when open to the public as a museum.

No change.

Limited to 50 per cent capacity with proof of immunization required everywhere.

Limited to 50 per cent capacity with proof of immunization required everywhere.

Weddings and funerals

Indoor religious services and Indigenous cultural events

Permitting indoor public gathering group sizes to 25 people or 25 per cent capacity, whichever is lower, for gatherings that include unvaccinated people who are eligible to be vaccinated.

Gatherings restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 years of age are limited to 50 per cent of the usual capacity of the space or 250 people, whichever is less.

Indoor cultural and religious services are limited to 25 per cent capacity or a total of 25 people, whichever is lower, when proof of vaccination is not required. Cohorts may be implemented where groups can be physically divided up to a maximum of 10 cohorts or 250 people.

Cohorts must not mingle, masks must be worn and physical distancing rules apply.

Outdoor religious services and indigenous cultural events

Services restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 who are not eligible for the vaccine are limited to 50 per cent capacity or 250 people, whichever is less.

Outdoor cultural and religious services that include one or more unvaccinated person (if they are 12 years of age or

No change.

Indoor community, cultural and religious services are limited to 25 per cent capacity or a total of 250 people, whichever is lower, when proof of vaccination is not required.

Services restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 who are not eligible for the vaccine are limited to 50 per cent capacity.

Outdoor cultural and religious services that include one or more unvaccinated person (if they are 12 years of age or older)

Personal services

Indoor sports and recreation, including dance, theatre and music schools.

older) are restricted to 50 people in outdoor locations.

are restricted to 50 per cent capacity in outdoor locations.

Services restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 years of age are limited to 50 per cent of the usual capacity of the space or 250 persons, whichever is less.

Services restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 years of age are limited to 50 per cent of the usual capacity of the space.

Drive-in services continue unrestricted.

Open without capacity restrictions and physical distancing is required.

Spectator capacity for indoor sporting and recreation facilities is reduced to 50 per cent capacity or 250 people, whichever is less and proof of vaccination is required for those 18 and over.

Drive-in services continue unrestricted.

No change.

Spectator capacity for sporting and recreation facilities is reduced to 50 per cent and proof of vaccination is required for those 18 and over.

Tournaments are allowed.

While games and practices can continue, no tournaments will be permitted.

Proof of at least one dose of vaccination or a recent (within 72 hours) negative rapid test result will be required for 1217 year olds for indoor and recreational sports.

Negative rapid tests need to come from a participating pharmacy as provincial testing sites should only be accessed by symptomatic individuals or those who are

Proof of at least one dose of vaccination or a recent (within 72 hours) negative rapid test result will be required for 12 to 17-yearolds for indoor and recreational sports.

Negative rapid tests need to be confirmed by a pharmacist or by staff at a nursing station on a First Nation as provincial testing sites should only be accessed by symptomatic individuals or those who are

Outdoor sports and recreation

Children’s camps

Retail, markets, garden centres and malls

required to take a PCR test by public health.

While games and practices can continue, no tournaments will be permitted.

Capacity for spectators is limited to 50 per cent or 250 people, whichever is less.

Day camps are limited to no more than 25 campers and camper groups must be cohorted.

Overnight camps are prohibited under these orders.

Permitting retail capacity at 50 per cent in the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region. This restriction does not apply to the municipalities of Cartier, Headingley, Macdonald, Ritchot (Niverville/Ritchot), St. François Xavier and Taché.

Permitting retail capacity at 100 per cent in the InterlakeEastern, Northern, Prairie Mountain Health and Winnipeg capital region, including the municipalities of Cartier, Headingley, Macdonald, Ritchot (Niverville/Ritchot), St. François Xavier and Taché.

Physical distancing measures are required. Masks required indoors.

advised to receive testing by public health.

Games, practices and tournaments permitted.

Capacity for spectators is limited to 50 per cent.

No change.

Retail capacity at 100 per cent throughout Manitoba.

Physical distancing measures are required.

Masks required indoors.

Workplaces

Indoor self-help gatherings

Open without restrictions.

Businesses are required to report two or more positive cases to public health.

Indoor gathering limits and mask use orders apply.

Open without restrictions. No requirement to report cases to public health.

No change.

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Industry Update The Philippines lifts import suspension on Canadian beef January 31, 2022 Ottawa, ON As of January 28, 2022, the Philippines has lifted its temporary import suspension on Canadian beef.

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) has worked closely in collaboration with the Government of Canada to regain market access, following the Philippines’ temporary suspension of imports of Canadian beef on January 5, 2022. The suspension came following the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s notification to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about a confirmed case of atypical Bovine Spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Canada. Atypical BSE is a distinct form from classical that arises rarely and spontaneously in all cattle populations around the world. The case was detected as part of routine surveillance initiatives and did not enter the food system. From January to November 2021, Canadian beef exports to the Philippines were 4,681 tonnes valued at $14 million. This is up 409 per cent in volume and 223 per cent in value from the same period in 2020.

The detection of an atypical case does not impact Canada’s BSE negligible risk status, nor should it further interrupt trade flows. CCA continues to work with the Government of Canada to regain market access to China.

The Philippines is one of ten members of the Association of Southern Asian Nations (ASEAN), Canada’s sixthlargest trading partner. CCA will continue to focus on removing remaining BSE-era market access restrictions and supports the trade negotiations between Canada and ASEAN. For further information, contact: Michelle McMullen Communications Manager mcmullenm@cattle.ca

The CCA is the national voice for Canada’s beef cattle industry representing 55,000 beef farms and feedlots.

Visit www.cattle.ca

Statement ABP, ACFA, CCA Statement on Canada-U.S. Border Disruption February 3, 2022 Calgary, AB – With the prolonged disruptions at the Canada-U.S. border crossing, Canada’s beef industry has serious concerns with supply chain challenges, including the lack of access to feed coming from the U.S. and impacts on cross border movement of cattle and meat products.

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association (ACFA), and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) are calling for a timely resolution and the restoration of our essential supply chain.

ABP, ACFA, and CCA want to see the blockade resolved safely and effectively for truckers, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, producers, and all involved. In 2020, food and agriculture were deemed an essential service to continue moving supply chains during the pandemic, and it is critical agriculture continues to be able to operate without disruption.

The Canadian and American beef industries are highly integrated. Every day the industry is unable to move cattle, beef, or access feed puts the entire supply chain at risk. Canadian beef producers are already facing challenging supply issues from access to feed, following the devastating drought conditions in 2021, limited rail access, and trucking shortages.

Blocking the transport of beef to cross border consumers is slowing down processing in Canada and creating a backlog at processing facilities, feedlots and farms and ranches. The obstruction is also blocking the growing critical supplies of feed that are needed across western Canada.

ABP, ACFA, and CCA continue to monitor developments and work with the federal and provincial governments, and other stakeholders to keep all components of the beef supply chain functioning.

Quotes: “The beef industry is aware of the situation evolving at the Canada-U.S. border crossing. Our focus remains on the people who are affected by immediate delays to the beef supply chain and ensuring the welfare of animals. Further impacts to cattle prices must be avoided."

Dr. Melanie Wowk, ABP Chair “The unintended consequences of these closures and delays further affect already existing shortages on products like animal feed that have been caused by drought, trade disruptions, and transport issues.

Transportation delays can severely impact the beef supply chain from cattle feed to grocery shelves.”

Greg Schmidt, ACFA "Maintaining a stable supply chain is critical to Canadian beef production. The evolving situation at the U.S.-Canada border and the transportation delays are resulting in major impacts for the entire beef supply chain.”

Bob Lowe, CCA President For further information, contact: Michelle McMullen Communications Manager Canadian Cattlemen’s Association 403-451-0931| mcmullenm@cattle.ca

NEWS RELEASE Canada Beef congratulates Sage Watson for 4-H Canada recognition February 03, 2022 Calgary, AB - Canada Beef extends sincere congratulations to Canadian Olympian Sage Watson for being named as the recipient of the 2021 4-H Canada Distinguished Alumni Award.

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the outstanding leadership and contributions of 4-H alumni to “our communities, country, and world.” Watson, from Medicine Hat, Alberta, grew up on a beef farm, an experience she credits with helping shape a strong work ethic. She made her Olympic debut in 2016.

Canada Beef has worked with the Olympic track and field athlete to promote the health and nutritional benefits of Canadian beef as well as the stewardship of farmers and ranchers for the land and cattle under their care. Supporting the farming community is a topic Watson is passionate about.

“Canada Beef has been extremely pleased to be able to foster our relationship with Sage to serve as a Canadian beef ambassador and influencer for consumers in Canada and around the world. Clearly, Sage is a tremendous example of the 4-H ethic in application to all aspects of life and we congratulate her on this latest achievement,” said Canada Beef Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Ron Glaser.

Under the My Canadian Beef campaign, Watson shared her love for eating beef as part of a wholesome and well-rounded diet to increase performance and help with physical recovery. She engages with a large running and sports audience through her social platform, and posts videos and stories that resonate with her followers. She loves to cook with beef and her audience enjoys watching her prepare Canada Beef recipes.

Her work has been a tremendous benefit for the beef industry and Canada Beef was pleased to support her nomination to 4-H Canada.

Watson will receive the 4-H Canada Distinguished Alumni Award at the virtual 2022 4-H Canada Leadership Awards on February 23 hosted by Peter Mansbridge.

For more information, please contact: GINA TEEL, APR Manager, Stakeholder Communications Canada Beef 403-875-3616 gteel@canadabeef.ca About Canada Beef As the marketing division of the Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency, Canada Beef is the cattle producer-funded and run organization responsible for domestic and international beef and veal market development. It has staff in Canada, Japan, China, Taiwan and Mexico. In addition to National Check-Off and import levy funding, Canada Beef leverages cattle producer dollars with private market partner investments and government industry development funding to maximize the benefits of producer check-off investment.

Suite 146, 6715 – 8th Street NE, Calgary, AB Canada T2E 7H7 canadabeef.ca

Important information from the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency regarding identification tags upon us, demand is exceeding availability for some products.

Supply chain issues are affecting many products, including livestock identification devices. Shortage of raw material and staff absenteeism at manufacturing plants are now creating some noticeable delays. CDMV (CCIA’s distributor) is receiving some shipments periodically, but as the busy calving season is

It is important to remember to place your order on the CCIA Webstore even if your selected products show as ‘Back Order”. By placing your order, you secure your priority in the queue, and it will be filled as soon as there is availability. Or you may want to consider another approved tag that is in stock right now.

Consult the CCIA Tag-and-Tag-AccessoriesCatalogue.pdf catalogue for alternative options.

Also, please note to ensure fair distribution, some products are subject to a weekly purchase limitation for an undetermined period.

Attention livestock producers – the calf season for Livestock Price Insurance is now open

Protect your bottom line from market price declines by purchasing calf policies. Livestock Price Insurance offers forward price coverage

for calves you plan to market between September and February 2023. Choose from a range of coverage options every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The last day to purchase calf policies is June 9.

Visit LPI.ca or call 1-844-782-5747 for program details.

Emergency Management Workshops for Livestock Producers The Animal Health Emergency Management Project (AHEM) is pleased to offer a new threepart series of engaging virtual webinars geared for livestock producers. In each 60-minute interactive webinar we share vital information, tips, and tools for understanding how to prepare and respond during a serious animal disease emergency.

Webinar 1: Navigating the Unexpected – Emergency Management 101 A general overview of emergency management along with producer roles and responsibilities.

The information is designed to boost preparedness with proactive steps and to provide insight into the knowledge and skills required during a serious animal disease outbreak.

Webinar 2: Resourced and Ready – Exploring Proactive Disease Management Tactics and Tools Explore the concepts and support tools found in the AHEM resources and ask questions about animal health emergency management.

Webinar 3: Testing, Testing, 1-2-3 – Scenarios for producer Handbook application Participants will be introduced to AHEM’s producer-oriented simulation workshops, which give a practical understanding of how AHEM resources are used as guidance before, during and/or after a serious animal disease outbreak.

Visit www.animalhealth.ca/workshops for more information including webinar dates and registration. The workshops begin February 1.

Volunteer for Canadian Agricultural Literacy Month (CALM) 2022!

The following information is from Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba.

book in addition to a personalized virtual visit from you – our volunteers!

French and English speaking volunteers are needed!

Every year, we need a team of over 150 volunteers to meet the demand for CALM. We anticipate that with a fully virtual offering, this demand from teachers will grow even more - so we are calling on you! If you feel comfortable with giving a virtual presentation, we will take as many as you are willing to offer.

CALM is a hands-on program that brings agriculture into classrooms and encourages students to learn about and celebrate Canadian agriculture. Many students don’t fully understand agriculture. By telling students why you love Canadian agriculture and giving them a glimpse of what you do, you will open their eyes to new knowledge, help them build a stronger appreciation for the food they eat, and for the role agriculture plays in their lives.

All teachers will be provided with a hands-on agriculture activity and an agriculture themed

Who: Grade 1 to 6 students Date: March 2022 Time: 30-60 min How: Pick a virtual platform (Zoom, Teams, Skype, FaceTime…) and date/time with the teacher Registration: Open until Feb. 4, 2022

First batch of COVID-19 rebate cheques in the mail: Manitoba Public Insurance (February 1, 2022 MPI News Release) About

our way through this challenging time in our province.”

200,000 COVID-19 rebate cheques are being sent to Canada Post this week, Manitoba Public Insurance announced today. In total, 680,000 cheques will be issued in coming weeks, for a total rebate amount of $312 million. It’s expected all cheques will be mailed by midFebruary.

This is the third MPI COVID-19 rebate in less than two years. In total, MPI will have provided rebates of nearly $500 million to its policy holders ─ $110 million in May 2020 and $69 million in December 2020. This latest will result in about $328 rebated to an average private passenger policy.

“The pandemic has negatively impacted many Manitobans personal finances, but it has also reduced the collision claims to MPI allowing for a rebate,” Kelvin Goertzen, Minister of Justice and Attorney General & Minister Responsible for Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) said today.

“Returning these funds to its customers benefits Manitobans and is in keeping with the mandate of Manitoba Public Insurance.

“The last two years have been a challenging time in our province. This current rebate is both positive and welcomed. Together, we’ll work

“The financial strength of MPI has allowed us to once again provide a COVID-related rebate cheque,” said Eric Herbelin, President & CEO, Manitoba Public Insurance. “Once again the public auto insurance model demonstrates its strength and financial benefits to our customers.”

The rebate is calculated on the Basic Autopac premiums paid between November 22, 2020, and December 9, 2021, and is expected to be about 27 per cent of the customer’s annual Basic Autopac premium.

Rebate amounts of $10 or less will be credited to the customer’s account.

AgriRecovery: Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AgriRecovery is a disaster relief framework under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership that provides a coordinated process for federal, provincial and territorial governments to respond rapidly when disasters affecting several producers occur.

The Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance program was developed in consultation with industry to help meet the needs of Manitoba producers experiencing drought conditions.

The program helps livestock producers affected by low moisture conditions in 2021 to maintain their breeding herds.

HOW TO APPLY Review the AgriRecovery Drought Assistance-Farmers Guidebook for detailed information on eligible and ineligible costs, as well as other program requirements.

For your application to be considered complete, you must submit all necessary program documents: Required Documents Application Form Declaration of Eligible Breeding Animals - if first time applying Declaration of Extraordinary Expenses - if have extraordinary expenses - only submit once Self-Haul Declaration - if you hauled the feed Invoices - for each feed and/or transportation purchase Proof of Payment - for each invoice (e.g. cleared cheque, bank statement, credit or debit card receipt) View: Drought 2021 industry webinar presentation to learn more about AgriRecovery: Drought Assistance program eligibility and details.

WHAT IS NEW? (February 2022) Expansion of Eligible Feeds - The list of eligible feeds now includes feed additives and premixes, molasses based products, vitamins, minerals, and oils and fats. The change is retroactive to June 1, 2021. Previous applicants of the program will receive an email or letter in the mail informing them how they can apply for these expenses.

Extraordinary Expenses incurred between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022 including hauling water, renting extra pasture and cropland, harvesting extra acres for livestock feed, temporary fencing for supplemental grazing, and transporting feed from distant locations. A one time declaration of extraordinary expenses can be submitted over the life of the program.

View: What are Extraordinary Expenses?

AgriRecovery: Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance View: How do Extraordinary Expenses Increase Payments?

WHO QUALIFIES • Primary producers who owned or leased the eligible animals, located in Manitoba, as of June 1, 2021 and continued to own or lease them to March 15, 2022 or later are eligible.

• Eligible animals include breeding head of beef and dairy cattle, horses raised for Pregnant Mare Urine (PMU), sheep, goats, bison and elk.

• Breeding animals are mature females exposed to breeding (male or artificial insemination) and males used previously for breeding.

• Elk producers must have a Game Farm Production Licence and only elk farmed under that licence are eligible.

AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE Assistance is provided for eligible costs incurred between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022 for: • winter-feed costs of eligible breeding animals. Breeding animals are mature females exposed to breeding (male or artificial insemination) and males used previously for breeding.

• feed testing to determine the nutritional value of eligible feeds.

• extraordinary expenses associated with above-normal costs for accessing additional crop or pasture acres, hauling water, harvesting extra acres, or hauling self-produced feed from distant locations.

LIVESTOCK FEED AND EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES Livestock Feed Eligible Feeds Grazed corn and greenfeed.

Mechanically harvested hay, silage, greenfeed, stover, straw, including those purchased as standing crops or grazed in a swath.

Grain and concentrates (pulses, oilseeds, canola meal, screenings, dried distillers grain, and other feeds as approved by the Program Administrator).

Feed additives and premixes are eligible as concentrates including molasses based products, vitamins, minerals, oils and fats.

Ineligible Feeds High moisture feeds with low nutrient density.

Feeds that based on their name, label, registration, or contents are primarily intended for young stock.

Purchased feed and feed testing are eligible expenses. The feed must be consumed within the overwintering period. Invoices and proof of payment must be submitted for all feed purchases and feed testing claimed.

AgriRecovery: Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Extraordinary Expenses Extraordinary expenses required to sustain eligible livestock affected by drought are eligible and can include costs not related to feed purchases or transportation of purchased feed.

Eligible Extraordinary Expenses Rental of pasture, forage and/or crop land that is not normally rented for the applicants production of feed for eligible livestock.

Purchase or rental of temporary fencing supplies to provide supplemental grazing for eligible livestock.

Providing drinking water to livestock including water purchases, custom water hauling, water hauling equipment rental, and fuel and hired labour to haul water with the applicant's own equipment.

Harvesting of feed including mowing, raking, baling, collecting bales and silage harvesting, on land that is not typically used by the applicant, including land seeded to annual crops in 2021. The eligible costs include custom-harvesting and fuel and hired labour costs for harvesting with the applicant's own equipment. This activity must only be for producing feed for eligible livestock and cannot exceed the applicant's normal annual feed production.

Transportation of feed produced by the applicant, including custom-hauling and the fuel and hired labour costs for hauling with the applicant's own equipment for trips 40 kilometres or greater one-way. The extraordinary costs are limited to the first 600 kilometres one-way for each trip. Expenses claimed cannot exceed the tonne-km payment rates described in the Transportation of Purchased Feed section of this web page.

How to Calculate Payment for Livestock Feed and Extraordinary Expenses The Program Administrator will make payments to the applicant for purchases and testing of eligible feed and extraordinary expenses made between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022.

A producer share will be applied and deducted from the total value of feed purchases, feed testing and extraordinary expenses claimed. Payments are based on the total value of expenses exceeding the producer share up to the maximum per head payment.

Per Head Producer Shares are: $50 per head for beef cattle, dairy cattle, bison, horses (PMU only), and elk $10 per head for sheep and goats Maximum eligible extraordinary expenses that can be claimed are capped on a per head basis.

Maximum Eligible Extraordinary Expenses that can be claimed are: $133.33 per head for beef cattle, dairy cattle, bison, horses (PMU only), and elk $26.66 per head for sheep and goats

AgriRecovery: Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Total Payments will be equal to 75 percent of the total value of expenses that exceeds the producer share to a maximum per head payment.

Maximum Per Head Payments are: $250 per head for beef cattle, dairy cattle, bison, horses (PMU only), and elk $50 per head for sheep and goats

Total Program Payments are calculated using these three steps: STEP 1: Calculate total eligible expenses

STEP 2: Calculate total eligible expenses net of the producer share

STEP 3: Total program payment is 75% of the Total Eligible Expenses Net of Producer Share

AgriRecovery: Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance TRANSPORTATION OF PURCHASED FEED Feed transportation assistance is provided for the movement of purchased eligible feeds for eligible breeding animals to address feed shortages due to drought conditions.

Payments for feed transportation: Transportation costs for eligible feed purchased and transported between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022, for a minimum distance of 40 kilometres up to a maximum loaded distance of 600 kilometres.

Payments for hay, straw, greenfeed, stover and silage are based on the following rates: $0.16 per tonne kilometre for the first 100 kilometres of a haul $0.10 per tonne kilometre for the remainder of a haul for up to an additional 500 kilometres

Payments for grain and concentrates, and high moisture feeds approved by the Program Administrator are based on the following rate: $0.05 per tonne kilometre up to 600 kilometres Payments for each receipt provided by the applicant will be the payment rate multiplied by the distance transported multiplied by the number of tonnes transported, or the amount of the receipt, whichever is less.

Transportation assistance is additional to assistance that may be received for feed assistance.

HOW TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION The application and declaration forms are available in the "How to Apply" section at the top of the webpage. You can also pick up an application package at any of the ARD/MASC Service Centres, or by calling us at 1-844-769-6224 to have an application package mailed to you.

Application and Declarations For feed purchase, feed testing, feed transportation and livestock transportation claims, multiple applications can be accepted. For extraordinary expenses, only one declaration is accepted over the life of the program.

Invoices and Proof of Payment Feed purchase, feed testing, and feed transportation claims must be supported by invoices and proof of payment submitted at time of application. For custom-hauling feed, proof of purchase is required for both the hauling charges and purchase of the feed transported. For self-hauled feed, proof of purchase for the feed and a self-haul declaration are required.

Applicants are not required to submit invoices or proof of purchase with their one-time declaration of extraordinary expenses, but must maintain these records in the event that they are requested by the Program Administrator as part of the review, verification or audit process.

AgriRecovery: Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance EMAIL, MAIL OR DROP OFF COMPLETED APPLICATION Your completed application form and supporting documents must be sent to an Authorized Manitoba Agriculture Representative by: Email Mail: Manitoba Agriculture AgriRecovery Drought Assistance 903-401 York Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P8 Note: If you do not receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application you should contact us immediately by email.

If your application is successful, you will receive a notification letter and cheque in the mail from the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC).

An audit inspection of final work may occur before or after payment is issued.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Support documents and tools to assist you in completing your application.

• Application Check List • Factsheet - AgriRecovery Feed Assistance Payment Calculation • Factsheet - AgriRecovery Feed Transportation Assistance Payment Calculation • Frequently Asked Questions • Quick Reference - How to Apply for Livestock Feed and Transportation Assistance • Quick Reference - How to Calculate Payment per Head on Feed Purchases • Quick Reference - What Qualifies for Livestock Feed and Transportation Assistance APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will be received on an ongoing basis until April 15, 2022 (11:59 p.m. CST).

WHO TO CONTACT Manitoba Agriculture AgriRecovery Drought Assistance 903-401 York Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P8 Toll Free: 1-844-769-6224 Email: agriculture@gov.mb.ca

Canfax A division of Canadian Cattlemen’s Association #180, 6815 - 8th St NE Calgary, AB T2E 7H7 Tel: (403) 275-5110 Fax: (403) 275-6943 www.canfax.ca Canfax is Canada’s go-to source for cattle market information. Canfax has provided expert analysis of markets and trends in the ever-changing North American beef industry for over 50 years. Canfax is a non-profit organization, funding itself through memberships as well as data information services it provides to industry stakeholders. Cattlemen, feedlot managers and agri-business professionals rely on accurate, relevant, and timely information as an essential tool for maximizing profit in today’s beef sector.

Position Offering – Market Analyst The Market Analyst is responsible for providing market analysis services to Canfax members, overseeing the publication of weekly and special reports, managing data, information requests, speaking engagements, and being an industry spokesperson for media inquiries. Travel in Canada and possibly the U.S. will be required. This position offers an opportunity for the candidate to focus on in market intelligence and analysis for the Canadian beef cattle industry.

Location: Calgary

Status: Full-time, permanent

Duties and Responsibilities: • • • • • • • •

Analysis and writing for the Weekly Report and other publications Present market updates and outlooks, traveling as needed Take media interviews Ensure Canfax reports are relevant and representative to industry Answering producer calls and assisting other market analysts Keeping up to date on Price Discovery research and current events Project management Other activities and tasks that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have: • A degree in agriculture, economics or business • A good understanding of the Canadian cattle industry and beef supply chain • Business management and marketing skills • Strong organization skills and attention to detail • Strong Analytical skills • Public Speaking Experience • Strong computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint If you are interested in this position, submit your cover letter and resume by February 25, 2022 to: info@canfax.ca.

Canfax Research Services A Division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association 180, 6815 – 8th Street NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 Tel: (403) 275-5110 Fax: (403) 275-6943 http://canfax.ca/Research.aspx

Canfax Research Services (CRS) provides the Canadian beef industry with statistical and market information on the domestic and global beef trends. Economic analysis is utilized for marketing, research, policy and investment decisions, supporting strategy and business plan development, as well as performance measurement. CRS monitors data sources from national statistics and develops new economic models to make annual outlooks and evaluate the impact of management decisions on cost of production. CRS maintains its independence as a third-party source of unbiased market information and analysis, maintaining operations through regular publications, long-term contracts and projects.

Position Offering – Research Analyst The research analyst position is responsible for database maintenance, background research, statistical and market analysis for regular publications and specialized research projects. The successful candidate will be involved in collaborating on existing contracts and specialized research projects in the areas of cost of production, sustainability, and the cost:benefit of adopting certain practices as they relate to the Canadian beef industry.

Location: Calgary Responsibilities: • Facilitate cost of production data collection individually and in focus groups • Development of producer decision making tools • Database management, statistical analysis, and model development in Excel • Solid research skills for literature reviews Qualifications: • Applicants must have a degree in agriculture, economics or business • Familiar with the agricultural production systems • Well-developed problem solving, research, and organizational skills.

• Basic understanding of agricultural economics and economic modeling • Familiar with general database maintenance techniques and challenges • Ability to work independently with a strong self-motivation work ethic • Good time management with the ability to work on multiple projects at a time Skills required: • Strong attention to detail, particularly in relation to data management • Chart development, editing and analysis • High standards for professional materials • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint If you are interested in this position, submit your cover letter and resume by February 25, 2022 to: info@canfax.ca.

Canfax A division of Canadian Cattlemen’s Association #180, 6815 - 8th St NE Calgary, AB T2E 7H7 Tel: (403) 275-5110 Fax: (403) 275-6943 www.canfax.ca Canfax is Canada’s go-to source for cattle market information. Canfax has provided expert analysis of markets and trends in the ever-changing North American beef industry for over 50 years. Canfax is a non-profit organization, funding itself through memberships as well as data information services it provides to industry stakeholders. Cattlemen, feedlot managers and agri-business professionals rely on accurate, relevant, and timely information as an essential tool for maximizing profit in today’s beef sector.

Position Offering – Member Relations and Database Coordinator The Member Relations and Database Coordinator role provides support to the Canfax team and members by provided data quality control on publications, overseeing the membership database and website. This position also assists with aggregating information, and formatting articles for a variety of reports. This position is involved in and supports a wide variety of the day-to-day tasks at Canfax. Requires comfort with learning a wide-variety of unique programs and service systems that are scheduled to be upgraded and re-vamped. We are looking for someone with problem solving skills and interest in project management.

Location: Calgary

Status: Full-time, permanent

Duties and Responsibilities: • •

• • • •

Ensure the Canfax membership database is kept current and operating efficiently o Review monthly billing and ensure accuracy o Transition and upgrade systems Data quality control on publications o Collects and format data and commentaries for weekly and daily reports o Disseminates the weekly Canadian slaughter and grading reports o Completes and disseminates the Monthly Feedlot Trends Report o Update online files Maintain and upgrade the Canfax website Update spreadsheets as needed, and coordinate with team on file management o Assists with tasks as needed, such as updating and creating charts, compiling information for data requests, Sort Mail, code invoices and maintain adequate office supplies Other activities and task that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have: • Strong organization skills and attention to detail • Strong computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint • Website management skills • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client relationships • Database management experience • Ability to work independently and self-motivated If you are interested in this position, submit your cover letter and resume by February 25, 2022 to: info@canfax.ca.

SAVE THE DATE

SUSTAINABILITY OF CANADIAN AGRICULTURE 2022 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

Farming for Sustainable Food Systems

Photo: E. McGeough

MARCH 16-18, 2022 Wednesday March 16

Keynote Speaker - Dr. David Kanter, New York University Morning panel discussion: Food Systems Redesign

Thursday March 17

Workshop: Holos Model v4 Afternoon panel discussion: Road to Carbon Neutrality Q and A with Researchers

Friday March 18

Afternoon panel discussion: Managing From a Landscape Perspective

Registration for this free event is opening soon!

Come visit us at:

www.umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/sustainability-canadian-agriculture-2022

Free Resources

Calf 911 Practical online tools for hard working beef producers.

www.beefresearch.ca