MBP E-Newsletter: December 8/2023

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Article first published in the November 2023 edition of Cattle Country.

An update from MBP December 8, 2023

By: Dr. Mary-Jane Orr, MBFI General Manager Join us for the Manitoba Beef & Forage Production Conference, a must-attend event for all beef and forage enthusiasts! This exciting conference will take place over 1.5 days on Tuesday, December 12 and Wednesday, December 13 at the Victoria Inn, Brandon, MB. Get ready to dive into the world of beef and forage production with industry experts and fellow enthusiasts.

This in-person event will provide a unique opportunity to learn, network, and stay up to date with the latest trends and practices.

Discover cutting-edge techniques, innovative technologies, and best practices that will help you enhance your beef and forage production. Gain valuable insights from experienced professionals and producers through engaging presentations and interactive workshops.

Whether you're a seasoned producer or just starting out, this conference offers something for everyone. Connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and build lasting relationships within the beef and forage community.

Don't miss out on this exciting event! Mark your calendars for the Manitoba Beef & Forage Production Conference and be prepared to take your beef and forage production to new heights!

Organized by Manitoba Agriculture in partnership with Manitoba Beef and Forages Initiatives, Manitoba Beef Producers and other industry members.

Register now at www.mbfi.ca/conference

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Province Issues Risk of Ice Pileup Warning for Parts of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg (December 7, 2023 Province of Manitoba News Release) Manitoba Transportation and

Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre advises high winds expected to develop Friday afternoon and last until Saturday afternoon may result in the risk of ice pileup along the south basin of Lake Manitoba as well as shorelines near Gimli on the west side and Victoria Beach on the east side of Lake Winnipeg.

Northwest wind gusting up to 75 kilometres per hour could cause an ice pileup at these locations.

Property owners are advised to take precautions. A map of the Manitoba Lake Wind Effect Forecast showing the affected areas is available at: https://gov.mb.ca/mti/floodinfo/floodoutlook/f orecast_centre/lakes/wind_alert/2023/manitob a_lakes_Dec_08_2023_WindAlertMap_12H.pdf.

Draft Manitoba Beef Producers’ 45th Annual General Meeting Agenda Location: Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, 3550 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB Note: This is an initial draft of the agenda, with some speakers/topics still to be finalized.

The Manitoba Beef Advantage Day One − Thursday, February 8, 2024 9:00

Registration Begins and Trade Show Opens

10:00 – 12:00 Industry Knowledge Session The Manitoba Competitive Advantage • Ontario feedlot operator Jack Chaffe on sourcing Manitoba cattle • Sustainability and beef production -- Sarah Klopatek, JBS Chief Livestock Scientist (virtual) • Cattle marketing options and what works from one producer’s perspective – speaker TBC • Corn-based production and why it makes increasing sense – speaker TBC 12:00

Lunch for registered AGM delegates

12:45

Screening of MBP-funded videos highlighting beef production in Manitoba • Great Tastes of Manitoba beef producer family profiles • Fields to Forks video featuring Manitoba beef producers

MBP’s Annual General Meeting Convenes 1:00 – 1:10

MBP General Manager Carson Callum calls meeting to order

1:10 – 1:30

Greetings from Elected Officials

1:30 – 2:15

Business Portion of the Annual General Meeting ▪ Approval of Agenda ▪ Report from the President ▪ Report from the General Manager ▪ Report from the Finance Chair • Review of MBP’s audited financial statement • Appointment of MBP auditor for the upcoming fiscal year ▪ Introduction and ratification of MBP directors

2:15 – 3:00

Resolutions Debate (Part 1)

3:00 – 3:30

Coffee Break and Opportunity to Visit Trade Show

3:30 – 4:00

Resolutions Debate (Part 2) if required or move on to a guest speaker

4:00 – 4:15

Guest speaker if no added resolutions debate; or PSE video Reduce, Reuse, Ruminate

DRAFT Agenda, MBP’S 45TH Annual General Meeting, Feb. 8-9. 2024, Victoria Inn, Brandon

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4:15 ‒ 5:15

Keynote Speaker: Shaun Haney, RealAgriculture

5:30

Cocktail Hour

6:30

MBP President’s Dinner A. Opening Remarks from the MBP President B. Dinner and dessert C. Greetings from the provincial government D. Presentation of Manitoba’s Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) E. Recognition of retiring director Nancy Howatt, District 2 F. Presentation of MBP’s Lifetime Achievement Award

8:30 •

Entertainment Comedian Aisha Alfa

Friday, February 9, 2024 8:00 – 8:30

Coffee service, trade show opens

8:30 – 8:45

Livestock Predation Prevention Project update • Ray Bittner, Project Lead

8:45 -- 9:20

The Perspective to the South • TENTATIVE: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association rep – to be confirmed

9:20 – 9:50

Coffee Break and Opportunity to Visit Trade Show

9:50 – 11:20 • • • • •

Roundtable Updates and Q&A With National Beef Organizations (4 to 5 speakers) Beef Cattle Research Council ‒ confirmed Canadian Cattle Association – confirmed Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef – confirmed National Cattle Feeders Association rep – to be confirmed Canada Beef rep – to be confirmed

11:20 ‒ 11:55 Market Update • Canfax 11:55

MBP President’s Closing Remarks

12:45 to 2:30

Producer-Focused Workshop • Topic: Data collection and how to best utilize it once you have it Note: This workshop is free for producers to attend, but lunch is not included.

DRAFT Agenda, MBP’S 45TH Annual General Meeting, Feb. 8-9. 2024, Victoria Inn, Brandon

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Nature Manitoba Native Habitat Grant The Nature Manitoba Native Habitat Grant has been established to provide funds for projects and activities in Manitoba which support the conservation, restoration and/or management of native habitat, or education on the value of native habitat.

The Native Habitat Grant is supported with funds from the Paul Guyot Endowment Fund for Habitat. This fund was established in 1990 to support Nature Manitoba’s ongoing efforts to preserve, conserve and manage native tall grass prairie habitat in Manitoba, through its Habitat Conservation Committee.

Nature Manitoba has dedicated over 100 years to promoting appreciation and understanding of nature, and to providing opportunities to connect with nature and enjoy it in a non-intrusive and non-destructive manner. Nature Manitoba also promotes ecological integrity as the basis for stewardship of our parks and natural areas.

Through the efforts of its Habitat Conservation Committee, Nature Manitoba has been instrumental in the inventory of remaining tall grass prairie habitat in Manitoba, the creation of the Paul Guyot Endowment Fund for Habitat, and the establishment of the Tall Grass Prairie Preserve in southeastern Manitoba, in co-operation with a number of government and NGO partners. Nature Manitoba is a founding member of the Tall Grass Prairie Preserve Management Committee.

Each year, Nature Manitoba intends to award one or more Native Habitat Grants of up to $3000 each towards projects or activities that support on-going preservation, conservation and management of native habitat in Manitoba. Applications are due on January 31st of each year, with the grant awarded by the end of March in that year.

Projects or activities that qualify for funding under the Native Habitat Grant include: • research on native habitat and/or native species, including fieldwork; • purchase/leasing of all or partially native habitat lands for the purpose of conservation of habitat and native species; • management of native habitat; • restoration of native habitat and/or native species; • educational activities on the value of native habitats and the species that inhabit them.

Our priority is native prairie grasslands in Manitoba, and the native species that inhabit them.

Projects or activities involving other types of native habitat, such as forests, riparian areas, wetlands and tundra, will also be considered.

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Funding may be used for hiring, training and support personnel to carry out the activities but may not be used for ongoing administrative costs. It is expected that Native Habitat Grant funding will be supplemented by funding from other granting agencies and/or in-kind contributions by the applicant.

Native Habitat Grant funding will be provided to successful applicants in April and must be used within one year (April 1 to March 31). Grant recipients will be required to submit a report at the end of the grant year (March 31) detailing how the Native Habitat Grant funds were used and how these funds contributed to the aims of the project. A completion and reporting extension may be possible, in extenuating circumstances, with the approval of Nature Manitoba.

Native Habitat Grant recipients will be required to provide Nature Manitoba with copies of any publications, photos, videos, presentations, digital or printed media on the project. Recipients will also have an opportunity to write an article for the Nature Manitoba e-newsletter or make a presentation to the membership, where appropriate.

Successful applicants will be required to acknowledge the funding contribution of Nature Manitoba in any publication, report, presentation or other media resulting from the use of this grant.

The Native Habitat Grant will be available to Manitobans or other qualified individuals, landowners, researchers or agencies working in Manitoba. This includes colleges, universities, non-governmental organizations, community groups, municipal, provincial, federal and/or international agencies.

Applicants must email a PDF file to Nature Manitoba (nativehabitatgrant@naturemanitoba.ca) no later than midnight, January 31, to be considered for funding in that year, containing the following information: • Name, address, email and phone number of Applicant; • If the Applicant is an organization or government agency, the name/contact information for the project leader should be included.

• Background information about the Applicant appropriate to the project, including qualifications, related experience and activities; • a CV and references can also be attached; • for organizations or government agencies, include a brief history and mandate; • a recent annual report can be attached; • Detailed description of project, with overall goals, specific objectives, and activities; • Time frame for completion, including dates for deliverables and/or measurable results; • Overall Project Budget, including other potential and confirmed sources of funding, in-kind contributions, and details of how the Native Habitat Grant funding will contribute to the project; • How the results of the project/activities will be shared or disseminated.

Nature Manitoba Native Habitat Grant - November 15, 2023

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SAVE THE DATE MARCH 12 - 14, 2024

SUSTAINABILITY OF CANADIAN AGRICULTURE 2024 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

Embracing Change for a Sustainable Future Photo: D.J. Cattani

Tuesday, March 12

The Role of Indigenous Perspectives in Reshaping our Food Systems

Wednesday, March 13 Water....At the Root of it All HOLOS model workshop

Thursday, March 14

Adopting Precision Technologies for a Sustainable Future

Visit us at:

https://umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/sustainability-canadian-agriculture-2024

Inaugural Executive Director of New Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office Announced (December 4, 2023 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada News Release) The Honourable Lawrence

MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood, announced the appointment of Diedrah Kelly as Executive Director of Canada’s new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) in Manila, Philippines.

Ms. Kelly has 20 years of international experience with Global Affairs Canada, including numerous assignments abroad. She was most recently the Consul General of Canada in Mumbai, India, and prior to that served as Canada’s Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The IPAAO is a joint initiative between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), and part of an ongoing commitment to bolster ties, advance technical cooperation, assist Canadian exporters in finding new business opportunities, and help position Canada as a preferred supplier in the region. Expanding our partnerships and trade relationships is a top priority for the Government of Canada, and the establishment of the IPAAO is a key component of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.

IPAAO resources from both the CFIA and AAFC will take a regional approach to engaging, advancing and addressing agricultural trade issues and opportunities, operating as a centralized hub. The IPAAO team will promote Canada’s important role in the region as a committed partner in global food security and supply chain resilience.

Quotes “The Indo-Pacific region holds so much potential for Canada’s agricultural sector, and the establishment of the new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office in Manila is a sign of our commitment to the region. I would

like to congratulate Ms. Kelly on her appointment as Executive Director of the IPAAO, and I look forward to working with her to create more opportunities for Canada's high-quality products.”

- The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food “We launched the Indo-Pacific Strategy to position Canada for long-term growth and prosperity that benefits everyone. The appointment of Ms. Kelly as the Executive Director of the new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office demonstrates Canada’s continued commitment to enhancing and diversifying our trade and economic partnerships with Indo-Pacific economies and growing opportunities for our world-class businesses.”

- The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development Quick facts •

The IPAAO represents a $31.8 million investment from the Government of Canada, and supports the trade pillar of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.

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Global agri-food and seafood imports into ASEAN markets have increased by 177% from 2012 to 2022 (from CA$72 billion to CA$200 billion).

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Canada has trade agreements in place with several key markets in the IndoPacific region, including South Korea under the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA), and with Australia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and Vietnam under the Comprehensive and Progressive

Inaugural Executive Director of New Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office Announced Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Related products •

Biography - Diedrah Kelly

Associated links •

Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

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Minister MacAulay concludes successful trip to Vietnam, Japan and South Korea to open doors for the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector

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Canada names location for new IndoPacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office

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Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office industry meeting

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Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy to support growth and prosperity for the agriculture and agri-food sector

Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA)

Farm Product Price Index, September 2023 Source: December 4, 2023 edition of Statistics Canada’s The Daily

Source(s): Table 32-10-0098-01.

Farm Product Price Index (year-over-year change) 191.5 September 2023

0.6% (12-month change)

Higher prices drive increases in the cattle and calves index

The Farm Product Price Index (FPPI) was almost unchanged in September 2023, up 0.6% compared with the same month in 2022, after recording two consecutive year-over-year double digit increases for the month of September.

Chart 1 12-month change in the Farm Product Price Index

In September 2023, the total livestock and animal products index increased 11.4% compared with September 2022.

Farm Product Price Index, September 2023 The cattle and calves index recorded the largest year-over-year increase among all reported FPPI components, up 30.6% in September 2023. The shrinking cattle herd and continued strong demand for beef products were the main contributors to this gain. The value of cattle exported for immediate slaughter rose 30.0% in the third quarter of 2023 compared with the third quarter of 2022, while the quantity of cattle exported increased 7.0%.

The grains index decreased 9.9% in September 2023 compared with the same month last year. Higher supply in the 2022/2023 crop year put downward pressure on grain prices. While domestic supply is still recovering from the drought in 2021, stocks remained low because of demand for milling and feed grains. On a year-over-year basis, prices for non-durum wheat (-13.1%), corn (-14.7%) and oats (-15.8%) declined in September 2023.

Meanwhile, the hogs index decreased 6.4% in September 2023 compared with September of last year, the main contributors being the reduced processing capacity and the continued high feed costs. High feed costs impacted profitability, which may have led producers to reduce herds, putting downward pressure on prices.

Moderating the decrease in the total crops index, the specialty crops index rose 1.1% in September 2023, mainly on higher prices for lentils (+18.3%). Meanwhile, lower prices for dry peas (-10.9%) mitigated the gain in the specialty crops index.

The eggs index (+0.5%) was almost unchanged year over year, while the dairy index increased 2.9% and the poultry index declined 2.2% in September 2023.

Lower prices lead to decline in the crops index The crops index fell 5.4% in September 2023 after three consecutive yearover-year increases for the month of September.

The decline in the total crops index was driven by decreases in the oilseeds and grains indexes.

The oilseeds index dropped 11.2% in September 2023 compared with the same month last year, as prices were down for canola (-11.0%), flaxseed (-44.2%) and soybeans (-4.6%). Despite robust global and domestic demand for oilseeds, a less restricted supply put downward pressure on oilseed prices compared with September 2022.

Increases in the price indexes for fresh potatoes (+6.7%), fresh fruits (+5.4%) and fresh vegetables (+4.4%) also mitigated the yearover-year decline in the total crops index in September 2023.