E-Newsletter
July 10
Dauphin
4, 2025
Reminder
Manitoba Beef Producers is accepting applications until Friday, December 12, 2025 for consideration for the local awarding of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA). Interested producers can either nominate themselves, or be nominated by another individual or an organization. More details and the application form can be found on page 16.
Waterhemp
The Noxious Weeds Legislation
Noxious Weeds Act
The Noxious Weeds Act (RSM 1987, c. N110) provides the provincial mandate to control noxious weeds. It sets out the requirements regarding various control or destruction measures for different plants.
Noxious Weeds Regulation
The Noxious Weeds Regulation (Man.Reg.42/17) contains schedules that rank plants according to their threat levels and specifies the areas of the province to which these levels apply. Plants are designated as Tier 1, 2, or 3 noxious weeds.
Responsibility to Destroy or Control Noxious Weeds (as per Regulation)
3(1) A person must
(a) destroy all tier 1 noxious weeds that are on land that the person owns or occupies;
(b) destroy all tier 2 noxious weeds that are on land that the person owns or occupies if the area colonized by the weeds is less than twenty acres;
(c) control all tier 2 noxious weeds that are on land that the person owns or occupies if the area colonized by the weeds is twenty acres or more; and
(d) control a tier 3 noxious weed that is on land that the person owns or occupies if the weed’s uncontrolled growth or spread is likely to negatively affect an aspect of Manitoba’s economy or environment in the area of the land or the well-being of residents in proximity to the land.
Waterhemp Regulation
Confirmed in 28 rural municipalities in Manitoba, as of 2024. See Waterhemp distribution map
Downgraded to a Tier 2 weed in those rural municipalities.
- Small infestations must still be destroyed.
- Larger, field-wide infestation must be controlled.
Remains a Tier 1 in rural municipalities where it has yet to be found.
Contact Us
This factsheet was developed by the Manitoba Agriculture Weed Specialist.
For more information, contact the department:
Online www.manitoba.ca/agriculture
Email crops@gov.mb.ca
Phone 1-844-769-6224
Updated Manitoba Agriculture Information re: Waterhemp and How it
Source:
https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/crops/weed s/waterhemp.html
Waterhemp (Amaranthus tuberculatus) is a summer annual broadleaf weed that is a member of the pigweed family. Originally from south central United States, waterhemp has been spreading north and west in agricultural fields. Waterhemp is an aggressive, fastgrowing, and highly adaptable weed that poses significant challenges to crop production in Manitoba as it has developed resistance to most commonly used herbicide groups. Five way resistance to groups 9, 2, 5, 14, and 27 develops rapidly. Row crops such as soybeans, dry beans, corn and sunflowers are most impacted by waterhemp competition.
Biology
• Summer annual, germinates in late spring and continues emerging throughout the growing season, even post harvest.
• Can grow up to 2.5 cm per day under optimal conditions.
• Dioecious (separate male and female plants), promoting genetic diversity and rapid adaptation.
• Each plant can produce up to 4.8 million seeds per season under ideal conditions.
• Seeds are small (less than 1 mm), facilitating spread via water, wind, animals, equipment, and contaminated seed or feed.
There are many different pigweeds in Manitoba. Some are common agricultural weeds such as red root pigweed, powell's or green pigweed and tumble pigweed. Waterhemp, smooth
is to be Managed
pigweed, and Palmer amaranth are more problematic species and are more difficult to control, so proper identification is important.
Waterhemp Identification - See Waterhemp Factsheet
Waterhemp Distribution Map
Pigweed Identification
Waterhemp Management
Waterhemp is currently classified as a Tier 1 and Tier 2 Noxious weed in Manitoba depending on the Rural Municipality (RM) and when found requires immediate action for removal.
In Manitoba, waterhemp is classified as a Tier 1 noxious weed in the following RMs: All areas of the province outside the Municipalities of Emerson-Franklin, Norfolk-Treherne, North Norfolk, Rhineland, Westlake-Gladstone and the Rural Municipalities of Brokenhead, Dauphin, De Salaberry, Dufferin, Ellice-Archie, Grey, Hanover, Lac du Bonnet, Macdonald, Montcalm, Morris, Piney, Reynolds, Ritchot, Roland, St. Andrews, Ste. Anne, St. Clements, Springfield, Stanley, Stuartburn, Tache and Whitemouth
Waterhemp is classified as a Tier 2 noxious weed in the following RMs: Emerson-Franklin, Norfolk-Treherne, North Norfolk, Rhineland and Westlake-Gladstone and the Rural Municipalities of Brokenhead, Dauphin, De Salaberry, Dufferin, Ellice-Archie, Grey, Hanover, Lac du Bonnet, Macdonald, Montcalm, Morris, Piney, Reynolds, Ritchot, Roland, St. Andrews, Ste. Anne, St. Clements, Springfield, Stanley, Stuartburn, Tache and Whitemouth.
Responsibility to Destroy or Control Noxious Weeds (as per Regulation)
3(1) A person must
Updated Manitoba Agriculture Information re: Waterhemp
and How it is to be Managed
(a) destroy all tier 1 noxious weeds that are on land that the person owns or occupies;
(b) destroy all tier 2 noxious weeds that are on land that the person owns or occupies if the area
colonized by the weeds is less than twenty acres;
(c) control all tier 2 noxious weeds that are on land that the person owns or occupies if the area
colonized by the weeds is twenty acres or more; and
(d) control a tier 3 noxious weed that is on land that the person owns or occupies if the weed’s
uncontrolled growth or spread is likely to negatively affect an aspect of Manitoba’s economy or
environment in the area of the land or the wellbeing of residents in proximity to the land.
Waterhemp Regulation
• Confirmed in 28 rural municipalities in Manitoba, as of 2024 (as identified above)
• Downgraded to a Tier 2 weed in those rural municipalities.
- Small infestations must still be destroyed.
- Larger, field-wide infestation must be controlled.
• Remains a Tier 1 in rural municipalities where it has yet to be found.
• Pull or dig up plants with roots intact and remove from field.
• Do not cut or put plants through combine.
Controlling Waterhemp requires using all the tools in the weed control toolbox.
• Diverse crop rotation with competitive crops in the mix.
• Use of narrow row spacing.
• Use of strategic tillage.
• Use of pre -and post- emergent products with multiple modes of action.
• Harvest weed seed control to prevent seed from spreading in the field through the use of chaff lining, chaff tramlining, bale direct, chaff wagons or weed seed destructors on combine.
For detailed RM information with respect to the designation of various weeds see the Noxious Weeds list
Legislation
Controlling Noxious Weeds FAQs
Waterhemp - Legislation
Waterhemp and the Noxious Weeds Act (video)
Additional Resources
Patrolling for Waterhemp and other herbicide resistant pigweeds (video)
The 2026 Census of Agriculture questionnaire is now available
Released: 2025-07-04
(Source: July 4, 2025 Statistics Canada’s The Daily) Statistics Canada is pleased to announce today that the questionnaire for the 2026 Census of Agriculture has been published on the Statistics Canada website.
The 2026 questionnaire will support ongoing trend analysis by maintaining key content from the 2021 Census. It will also include modified questions on emerging trends and reflect users' changing data requirements.
For the 2026 Census of Agriculture, new categories have been added to the commodity questions to identify emerging agricultural products. Questions on agricultural practices have been expanded to measure the breadth of environmental practices and environmental sustainability in the agricultural sector. Questions on the adoption of on-farm technologies and renewable energy production were updated with new or modified categories to better reflect current technologies.
To reduce the response burden, some questions have been removed and will be replaced with administrative data.
Canada's agricultural sector is an important engine of economic growth. High-quality, trusted information is needed to provide insight on critical current and emerging issues such as food security and inflation. This information is further needed to support the sector's economic growth, recovery and sustainability, especially as it relates to international trade, competitiveness and advancing agricultural science innovation, including research on climate change.
Products
The 2026 Census of Agriculture questionnaire is now available.
A summary of changes from the 2021 Census of Agriculture questionnaire is also available in the report Census of Agriculture: Changes to the questionnaire, 2026 (Catalogue number32260008).
For a complete list of our products, visit the Census of Agriculture portal.
For more information on agriculture and food, visit the Agriculture and food statistics portal.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 2, 2025
CANADIAN BEEF BREEDS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Calgary, AB – The Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC) is pleased to announce that Macy Liebreich has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately. Liebreich joined CBBC this past fall and has worked closely with Sandy Russell to ensure a smooth transition of leadership
“The membership and Board of CBBC is fortunate to have had Sandy Russell at the helm since 2021 and the organization has benefitted immensely from her leadership and guidance, states CBBC Chair, Shawn Wilson. As we transition through this change in leadership, we have been fortunate to have Macy Liebreich joining the team and know that the future of CBBC is in good hands. Macy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in global trade of seedstock semen and embryos and will be a great asset as we forge ahead in growing Canada’s global influence in beef cattle genetics.”
With roots in the seedstock sector and a B.COM from the University of British Columbia, Liebreich brings a fresh perspective to the organization. She strives to connect with industry to find collaborative opportunities for the seedstock sector.
“To be involved at this level with CBBC is a great privilege and I’m appreciative of the energy the Board of Directors has for continued growth,” Liebreich says. “I am confident that CBBC has value to build upon for our membership and that strengthening our membership advances the entire industry.”
The Canadian Beef Improvement Network (CBIN) is also in a growth phase. CBIN direction has been passed to former CBBC CEO, Sandy Russell, to be established as an independent entity working closely with input from key stakeholders, including CBBC.
Canadian Beef Breeds Council 180- 6815 8th St NE Calgary, AB T2E 7H7 info@beefbreeds.ca www.canadianbeefbreeds.ca
“I want to thank Sandy for the significant contributions she made to the industry during her time at CBBC and look forward to her continued leadership to advance genetic data innovations through the CBIN initiative,” states Wilson.
The Canadian Beef Breeds Council, an incorporated division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), is focused on facilitating genetic advancements within the Canadian beef industry and representing the Canadian seedstock sector both domestically and internationally
For further information contact:
Macy Liebreich, Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Beef Breeds Council 604-861-6740 mliebreich@beefbreeds.ca
Canadian Beef Breeds Council 180- 6815 8th St NE Calgary, AB T2E 7H7 info@beefbreeds.ca www.canadianbeefbreeds.ca
Federal government strengthens the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
(June 30, 2025 Intergovernmental Affairs News Release) – The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, announced a historic step towards freer trade within Canada.
As part of the Government’s efforts to build one Canadian economy, the federal government will be removing all remaining federal exceptions from the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), eliminating all 53 in the Agreement since its introduction in 2017.
Most of the exceptions removed focus on procurement, which will provide Canadian businesses with more opportunities to be competitive across the country. For example, as part of this last review, the federal government is removing procurement exceptions related to financial entities, commercial land development, transportation services and space projects.
All provincial and territorial governments have committed to undertaking a review of their respective exceptions under the CFTA. Together, they have made great progress and the results will be announced at the upcoming meeting of the Committee on Internal Trade on July 8, 2025.
Today’s announcement builds on the government’s efforts to strengthen the Canadian economy. Most recently, the government passed Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, which will remove federal barriers to internal trade and labour mobility, and advance nation-building projects to drive Canadian productivity, economic growth, and competitiveness.
The federal government will continue to show leadership in this area, and work with provinces and territories to strengthen the CFTA, advance
mutual recognition, and ensure seamless labour mobility within Canada.
Quotes
“Canada’s new government is breaking down trade barriers and building one strong economy – connected by Canadian projects, powered by Canadian energy, and crafted by Canadian workers. Together, we can give ourselves more than any foreign nation can take away.”
The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada
“Removal of all federal exceptions in the Canadian Free Trade Agreement is one of the many recent measures we are taking, following the passing of the One Canadian Economy Act, to eliminate internal trade barriers and cut red tape for Canadian businesses. We are moving quickly on commitments to improve labour mobility for workers across the country, implement mutual recognition agreements to get goods and services moving, and removing duplication of requirements which for too long have created extra costs and delays for Canadian businesses and workers. We will create one Canadian economy; one with more opportunities for Canadian businesses and Canadian workers, an economy that will put more money in the pocket of every Canadian.”
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
Quick facts
• In 2023, more than $530 billion worth of goods and services moved across provincial and territorial borders, representing almost 20% of Canada’s gross domestic product.
Federal government strengthens the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
• The Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) came into force on July 1, 2017, to reduce and eliminate barriers to the free movement of persons, goods, services, and investments within Canada and to establish an open efficient, and stable domestic market.
• CFTA exceptions are provisions of the agreement that allow federal, provincial or territorial governments to opt out of obligations under the agreement, for example to exclude an industry, sector, or legislation. Canadian business and industry have expressed concern that these exceptions can hinder free trade by allowing for inconsistent rules, standards, and licensing requirements for goods, investments and services. Leaders, such as the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Business Council of Canada and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, note that reducing the number of exceptions in the CFTA will help strengthen internal trade and support the productivity of Canada’s economy.
• The government is also working closely with provinces and territories to quickly expand the Mutual Recognition Project in the trucking sector, prioritize broader mutual recognition to make everyday items more affordable, and implement the Forum of Labour Market Ministers Action Plan, which outlines concrete steps to improve the movement of workers across provinces and territories.
Associated links Internal Trade
Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Removal of Federal Exceptions in the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Government of Canada introduces legislation to build One Canadian Economy
Legislation to build One Canadian Economy receives Royal Assent Related products
Government of Canada removes more than half of federal exceptions to the CFTA
Committee on Internal Trade discusses bold actions to enhance Canada’s internal market
Committee on Internal Trade breaks down barriers to internal trade
Canada launches measures to support those affected by 2025 wildfires
(July 2, 2025 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News Release) As Canada’s climate continues to warm faster than the global average, extreme weather conditions will become more frequent and severe. This will contribute to increased drought and wildfire risks, which threaten the health, safety and economic stability of people and communities in Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting those affected across the country.
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced special measures to help people and communities affected by wildfires.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents whose passports, citizenship certificates, permanent resident cards or other Canadian travel documents were lost, damaged or made inaccessible by the wildfires can apply for free replacements. If they already paid to replace documents because of the wildfires (on or after April 1, 2025), they can request a refund.
Temporary residents, including international students, temporary foreign workers and other visitors, who were directly affected by the wildfires can replace their status documents and apply to restore or extend their status in Canada, or to renew their work or study permit free of charge. The requirement for temporary
residents to apply for the restoration of their status within 90 days of losing their status will also be waived for those impacted by wildfires.
Additionally, as of June 11, 2025, application and biometric fees are being waived for foreign emergency services personnel coming to Canada to help fight wildfires.
These measures are in effect until November 30, 2025, providing time for people to secure necessary documents and focus on recovery and safety.
Learn more about who is eligible, how to apply and what replacement documents are covered under the 2025 special measures for wildfires.
Quick facts
• These measures do not apply to employer-specific work permit holders wanting to transition to an open work permit.
• Temporary residents applying to extend their status continue to benefit from maintained status and eligibility to work while applications are processed.
• In 2024, approximately 792 foreign emergency services personnel came to Canada to help fight wildfires.
CFIA Notice: Lumpy skin disease in France
(July 2, 2025 CFIA Notice) Due to an outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in France, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has imposed restrictions on import of the following commodities originating from cattle or water buffalo:
• The importation of live bovines and water buffalo, and semen or embryos of bovines and water buffalo from infected countries is prohibited.
• Dairy products made from pasteurized milk must be accompanied by a zoosanitary certificate stating they have been processed with one of the following treatments:
• Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) pasteurization: means a sterilization process applying a minimum temperature of 140°C for at least three seconds.
• High Temperature Short Time (HTST) pasteurization: means a process applying a minimum temperature of 72°C
for at least fifteen seconds
• Batch pasteurization at 63 °C for 30 minutes
• Cheese made from unpasteurized milk must have been produced using milk collected prior to May 26, 2025. Shipments of cheese meeting this requirement will continue to be accepted.
• Hides and skins must be accompanied by a zoosanitary certificate stating that they meet one of the following conditions:
• Raw hides and skins must have been collected prior to May 26, 2025.
• Salted, hard-dried, pickled, or limed hides and skins must have been treated with a method effective against LSD
Further information on documentation requirements will be provided in the Automated Import Reference System and on the CFIA website.
CFIA Notice: Restrictions on dairy products and hides and skins from Italy due to Lumpy Skin Disease
(June 27, 2025 CFIA Notice) Due to an outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in Italy, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has imposed restrictions on import of the following commodities originating from cattle or buffalo:
• Dairy products made from pasteurized milk – Pasteurized milk products must be accompanied by a zoosanitary certificate stating they have been treated with one of the following:
• Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) pasteurization: means a sterilization process applying a minimum temperature of 140°C for at least three seconds.
• High Temperature Short Time (HTST) pasteurization: means a process applying a minimum temperature of 72°C for at least fifteen seconds
• Batch pasteurization at 63°C for 30 minutes
• Cheese made from unpasteurized milk – must have been produced using milk collected prior to May 23, 2025. Shipments of cheese meeting this requirement will continue to be accepted.
• Hides and skins – Hides and skins must be accompanied by a zoosanitary certificate stating that they meet one of the following:
• Raw hides and skins must have been collected prior to May 23, 2025.
• Salted, hard-dried, pickled, or limed hides and skins must have been treated with a method effective against LSD
Further information on documentation requirements will be provided in the Automated Import Reference System and on the CFIA website.
Restrictions due to Lumpy skin disease in Switzerland
(July 4, 2025 CFIA Notice) As the zone of restriction due to an outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in France extends into Switzerland, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has imposed restrictions on import of the following commodities originating from cattle or water buffalo in Switzerland:
• The importation of live bovines and water buffalo, and semen or embryos of bovines and water buffalo from infected countries is prohibited.
• Dairy products made from pasteurized milk must be accompanied by a zoosanitary certificate stating they have been processed with one of the following treatments:
• Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) pasteurization: means a sterilization process applying a minimum temperature of 140°C for at least three seconds.
• High Temperature Short Time (HTST) pasteurization: means a process applying a minimum temperature
of 72°C for at least fifteen seconds
• Batch pasteurization at 63 °C for 30 minutes
• Cheese made from unpasteurized milk must have been produced using milk collected prior to May 26, 2025. Shipments of cheese meeting this requirement will continue to be accepted.
• Hides and skins must be accompanied by a zoosanitary certificate stating that they meet one of the following conditions:
• Raw hides and skins must have been collected prior to May 26, 2025.
• Salted, hard-dried, pickled, or limed hides and skins must have been treated with a method effective against LSD
• Further information on documentation requirements will be provided in the Automated Import Reference System and on the CFIA website.
Applications for The Environmental Stewardship Award
Are Due to MBP by December 12, 2025
Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is accepting applications until Friday, December 12, 2025 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 held 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 semiannual meeting held in late 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: https://www.cattle.ca/sustainability/tesa
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 12, 2025. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the MBP office at 204-772-4542.
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