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NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS Manitoba's New Year-Round Time Zone: Manitoba Standard Time (MBT)
Time to Complete the AAFC October Agroclimate Impact Reporter Survey
Seasonal time changes in Manitoba have ended. Manitoba clocks will no longer "spring forward" in March or "fall back" in November. Manitoba's new year-round official time is called Manitoba Standard Time and is abbreviated "MBT."
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is collecting AIR reports for October. Whether you are dealing with excess moisture, drought or ideal conditions we want to hear from you. Help AAFC verify the impacts of weather events in your region.
Government of Canada launches engagement on the future of agricultural science
Canada invests $750 million in domestic year-round food production to improve access to fruits and vegetables
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is launching Shaping the Future of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Science, a national initiative to gather perspectives from agricultural producers, industry, research institutions, governments, Indigenous partners and other stakeholders to inform the department’s future research agenda.
Canada’s short growing season limits our ability to produce enough fruits and vegetables to meet year-round demand. As part of the recently announced $3.2-billion National Food Security Strategy, the Government of Canada is supporting innovation that helps Canadian producers increase productivity, reduce reliance on ...
October 30, 2026
Manitoba Agriculture Information re: Protecting Livestock Sellers Against Payment Defaults Manitoba Agriculture has information on its website aimed at helping to protect livestock sellers against payment defaults. This information includes the following:
These timelines ensure fairness and allow Manitoba Agriculture to administer the regulation effectively.
For example, under provincial requirements, any person purchasing livestock must hold a valid Livestock Dealer or Agent Licence, unless the animals will be kept for at least 30 days. Licensed entities include: • Individual order buyers • Auction marts • Abattoirs that are not exclusively custom-slaughtering
New Livestock Dealers and Agents in 2026 New Livestock Dealers and Agents
Licensing Information
Licensed Dealers, Suspensions and Cancellations Licensed Livestock Dealers and Agents List Licence Suspensions and Cancellations For complete details, go to: https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/livestock/other /dealer-and-agent-license/index.html
All licensed dealers and agents must be able to present a valid pocket licence upon request. Sellers should request to see this licence before proceeding with a sale. In addition, all advertisements to buy livestock must clearly indicate that the dealer is licensed and must include the licence number. Further, the Livestock Dealers and Agents Licensing Regulation is designed to protect livestock sellers against payment defaults. All licensed dealers are required to maintain a bond, with coverage amounts based on their annual sales volume. In the event of a default, sellers may submit a claim against the dealer’s bond to recover full or partial value of the livestock. Payment Requirements • Payment must be made no later than one day after price determination. • Allowing additional time constitutes credit extension, which may void bond protection. • If payment is made by cheque, the seller must deposit or cash the cheque within eight business days of price determination. • Failure to do so is considered an extension of credit. • If a cheque is returned NSF, the seller has seven business days to notify Manitoba Agriculture and initiate a bond claim.
Celebrate October being Chili Month with the taste of Canadian beef!
As the temperatures drop, there’s nothing better than a big, hearty bowl of chili to warm you up. Our friends at Canada Beef have several chili recipes to choose from and some creative uses for leftovers. Try out this Classic Beef Chili recipe for your next meal! For the full recipe visit: https://canadabeef.ca/recipes/classicbeef-chili/
Adjusted hours of service at 13 ports of entry in MB The Canada Border Services Agency will adjust its opening and closing times at 13 land ports of entry in Manitoba to maintain alignment with hours at the neighbouring U.S. ports of entry.
Goodlands Travellers: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week Commercial: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays)
This change follows Manitoba’s decision to adopt permanent year-round daylight saving time. Since the United States will continue to change its clocks seasonally, adjusting the operating hours at the Manitoba ports of entry in the fall and spring means alignment of service hours between Canada and the U.S. will be maintained year-round at these 13 sites.
Gretna Travellers: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 7 days a week Commercial: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays)
The new hours will take effect at 2:00 a.m. (Central Time) November 1, 2026, and will remain in place until 2:00 a.m. (Central Time) March 14, 2027. These adjustments in hours of operation will allow for better coordination between Canada and the U.S., including in cases where a traveller is inadmissible and is directed to return immediately to the country they came from. It will also mean greater clarity for all travellers as to when the ports of entry are operating. If a port of entry is not available at the time a traveller needs to cross, travellers can use an alternate port of entry. The CBSA works with emergency services on both sides of the border to ensure that they can cross the border during an emergency situation. Cartwright Travellers: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week Commercial: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays) Coulter Travellers: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week Commercial: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays) Crystal City Travellers: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week Commercial: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays)
Lena Travellers: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week Commercial: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays) Lyleton Travellers: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., 7 days a week Commercial: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays) Piney Travellers: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week Commercial: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays) Snowflake Travellers: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week Commercial: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays) South Junction Travellers: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., 7 days a week Commercial: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays) Tolstoi Travellers: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 7 days a week Commercial: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays) Windygates Travellers: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week Commercial: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays) Winkler Travellers: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., 7 days a week Commercial: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays)
WOLF TRAPPING WORKSHOP Saturday, November 14, 2026 Registration - 8:30 a.m. Please register in advance. Workshop – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Location: Westlake Community Centre, Eddystone, Manitoba
Workshop Leader – Gord Hannibal, Instructor (MTA Board Director, Trap Sales Manager) Agenda includes
Wolves and their habitat – facts or fiction Predation How to identify a wolf kill Most effective way to trap wolves Lunch (bring your own) Discussion – Legal trapping and humane trapping Traps, snares and various equipment Hands-on trap setting
Plan to dress for the weather. Cost: $50/person Register and make payment with the MTA Office at 204-739-2624 or 204-295-1512 Payment Options: - Cheque On-Site - Cash On-Site - Credit Card (call the office) - E-Transfer to: mta@mymts.net Password: trapping
A certificate of attendance will be mailed to all attendees following the workshop.
#25-5 October 2026
Finding the Right Balance Between Productivity and Profitability: 2025 Productivity Benchmarks
A cow-calf operation can produce more pounds of beef without becoming more profitable. That may seem counterintuitive, but productivity and profitability are not the same thing. Increasing weaning weights, improving reproductive performance or reducing calf losses can all add revenue, but they may also require additional feed, labour, breeding, health or capital investment. The question is not simply “How productive is my herd?” A more useful question is: “Which productivity metrics are contributing to my bottom line?” The 2025 Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of Production (COP) Network provides an opportunity to explore this question. Its 60 benchmark farms represent a wide range of environments, herd sizes and management systems across Canada.
What is the COP Network? The Canadian Cow-calf Cost of Production Network (COP Network) uses standardized data collection which allows for comparison both within and between provinces, and internationally. The COP Network has collected data from over 200 producers contributing to 60 cow-calf benchmark farms that represent various management systems. Each benchmark is based on data from 3-7 producers. Data collection occurs every 5 years with annual indexing of input and output prices, as well as crop and forage yields, in subsequent years. Individual benchmark farm summaries, can be found at: https://canfax.ca/resources/cost-ofproduction/cop-results.html
The average cow herd size of the benchmark farms is 204, ranging from 24 to 950 cows. Twenty-seven percent of the benchmark farms had fewer than 100 cows, while 15% had more than 300 cows. Larger and smaller operations may have different cost structures, labour requirements and management priorities. To account for this, the COP benchmarks were divided into herds with fewer than 200 cows and those with 200 or more cows. Within each group, benchmark farms were also divided into the top third and bottom two-thirds based on medium-term profitability (returns after covering cash cost and depreciation).
Less than 200 beef cows: survival and calf performance matters Among herds with less than 200 cows, six productivity measures were statistically different between the top third and bottom two-thirds of farms (Table 1). While the differences were generally modest, the more profitable farms had a lower heifer retention rate (11% versus 13%) and lower cow death loss (1.2%
versus 1.8%), while producing more calves alive after 24 hours, more calves weaned, and heavier 205-day adjusted weaning weights. Heifer retention and cow death loss are connected. When more cows die, additional heifers are needed to be retained to maintain herd size. This reduces the number of heifers available for sale. In 2025, record-high cattle prices increased the potential value of each additional calf weaned and each additional pound sold. This may help explain why calf survival and weaning performance stood out among the smaller herds. With a smaller herd, even a few additional calves weaned or additional pounds per calf can make a noticeable difference to the farm's total revenue. These results suggest that improving calf survival and weaning performance may be worthwhile areas to investigate. However, the economic benefit will depend on the cost of making improvements and how they affect the rest of the operation. Table 1. Productivity metrics for benchmarks with less than 200 cows Productivity Metrics <200 cows
Total AVG
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Cow:Bull Ratio Bull Culling Rate Mature Cow Wt (lb) Heifer Retention Rate Cow Death Loss Cow Culling Rate Calves Alive After 24H/100 Exposed Calf Death Loss 24H to Wean Calves Weaned/100 cows Exposed Total Live Wt sold/cow (lb) Weaning Weight (WW) (lb) 205 d Adj. WW (lb) ADG Pre-weaning (lb/day) WW as % of Cow Wt 205-day WW as % of Cow Wt
23 22% 1,359 12% 1.6% 10% 92 3% 89 612 572 548 2.3 42% 40%
23 24% 1,345 13% 1.8% 11% 91 3% 88 606 565 536 2.2 42% 40%
22 18% 1,384 11% 1.2% 10% 94 3% 91 625 584 571 2.4 42% 41%
Significance
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*Significant at 10% level; ** Significant at 5% level ƚ Ranked by medium-term profit (returns after covering cash cost and depreciation).
More than 200 beef cows: getting more calves to weaning matters For herds with more than 200 cows, only two productivity measures were statistically different between the top third and bottom two-thirds (Table 2). The top-third farms weaned 89 calves per 100 cows exposed, compared with 85 for the bottom two-thirds. Calf death loss was 2%, compared with 5% for the bottom two-third. Weaning weights were similar between the groups and not statistically different, with 549 lb for the bottom two-thirds compared with 552 lb for the top third. In 2025, profitability among the larger herds was more closely associated with calf survival and the number of calves weaned rather than individual weaning weight. When weaning weights are already similar, preventing calf losses may offer more economic value than pushing weights higher. The results
do not mean that heavier calves are unimportant. Rather, they suggest that producers should assess where improvements have the greatest potential to increase returns relative to their cost. Table 2. Productivity metrics for benchmarks with more than 200 cows Productivity Metrics >200 cows
Total AVG
Bottom 2/3 ƚ
Top 1/3 ƚ
Cow:Bull Ratio Bull Culling Rate Mature Cow Wt (lb) Heifer Retention Rate Cow Death Loss Cow Culling Rate Calves Alive After 24H/100 Exposed Calf Death Loss 24H to Wean Calves Weaned/100 Cows Exposed Total Live Wt sold/cow (lb) Weaning Weight (WW) (lb) 205 d Adj. WW (lb) ADG Pre-weaning (lb) WW as % of Cow Wt 205-day WW as % of Cow Wt
24 19% 1,335 13% 1% 12% 90 4% 86 585 550 549 2 41% 41%
24 21% 1,322 13% 1.4% 12% 89 5% 85 577 549 546 2 42% 41%
25 16% 1,363 14% 1.5% 12% 91 2% 89 602 552 555 2 40% 41%
Significance
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*Significant at 10% level; ** Significant at 5% level ƚ Ranked by medium-term profit (returns after covering cash cost and depreciation).
Use benchmarks to start the conversation Productivity measures are often treated as targets, but a number alone does not tell the whole story. Higher production can increase revenue while also increasing costs or creating trade-offs elsewhere in the operation. The key question is: When does the cost of additional production exceed the value it creates? The answer will vary by farm and market conditions. For example, more intensive monitoring or intervention may improve calf survival, but it also requires labour. If labour is already limited, those extra hours may take time away from other farm activities. Similarly, adding weight to calves may make economic sense when feed costs are favourable and calf prices are strong, but the value of additional pounds changes with market conditions. Benchmarks help producers see where their operation differs from comparable farms and identify areas worth a closer look. Being above or below a benchmark does not automatically mean a change is needed. Consider four questions: • • • •
Where does my operation differ from the benchmarks? Does that difference affect my bottom line? What would it cost to improve? How would a change affect the rest of my operation?
The goal is not to maximize every productivity measure. It is to find the level of productivity that makes economic sense for the operation. Key Takeaways: • More productivity does not always mean more profit. The cost of achieving additional production matters. • The productivity metrics associated with profitability can differ for every farm and can change from year to year. • Use benchmarks to identify opportunities, not as targets that every operation needs to reach. • Look at the whole system. A change in one productivity measure can affect other parts of the operation.
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Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Position: Member Engagement and Communications Coordinator Location: Calgary, or remote work options available Type: Full-time, one-year contract position, with possibility of extension Salary: Based on successful candidate
About the Job The Member Engagement and Communications Coordinator reports to the Executive Director of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) and works closely with the Marketing and Stakeholder Relations Director, staff, membership and other stakeholder organizations. This position plays a key role in connecting and engaging with members across Canada's beef value chain. This position combines stakeholder engagement, digital communications, content creation, event planning, and storytelling to help advance, measure and communicate continuous improvement across the sector. Responsibilities • Build and strengthen relationships with current and prospective members o Strengthen member relationships through excellent service and relevant, timely communication o Regularly engage with members, identifying needs and providing support where required, including meeting coordination, taking notes and ensuring timely follow-up o Lead development, delivery and maintenance of member resources and content; develop creative ways to engage members in CRSB’s work o Coordinate annual membership renewals, including invoicing and ensuring timely payment o Lead planning and execution of the Annual General Meeting, create the annual report, and coordinate engagement at industry events
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Lead CRSB's digital presence through content creation, social media management, website updates, email marketing and multimedia storytelling, while monitoring performance and identifying new opportunities to engage audiences o Create fresh, engaging content that keeps our member community and other stakeholders informed and connected through monthly e-updates, stakeholder and producer newsletters, and other channels o Monitor analytics and identify opportunities to improve audience engagement and reach o Identify and develop new, creative and engaging communications ideas for the organization to connect with, and meet, various audience needs across all digital channels o Maintain the organization’s websites with current, relevant content o Proof and edit copy for all CRSB communications
Qualifications and Skills Requirements • Certificate or undergraduate degree in communications, business, agriculture, animal science or related field • Relevant experience (three years) through employment, internships, student leadership, volunteer initiatives, research projects, or industry involvement • Exceptional engagement and relationship building skills • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail • Experience coordinating projects • Experience planning successful events • Experience with digital content creation and storytelling • Ability to work independently and in a team setting • Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively • Knowledge of, or first-hand experience, in the beef cattle industry (primary production) • Ability to travel occasionally
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Desired Skills • Social media management and analytics • Graphic design (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite); video editing and production • Website management (WordPress or similar platforms) • Email marketing and audience engagement Why Join CRSB? • Collaborate with leaders from across the Canadian beef value chain, including producers, processors, retailers, food service companies, researchers, businesses, and NGOs. • Build a strong professional network. • Help communicate the sustainability story of Canadian beef and contribute to projects that drive meaningful impact. • Develop skills in stakeholder engagement, digital communications, content creation, event planning, and project coordination. • A flexible hybrid work environment that supports both in-person collaboration and remote work. Please send your resume and cover letter to Monica Hadarits, Executive Director at hadaritsm@cattle.ca by November 10th.
About the CRSB: The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) is a collaborative, multi-stakeholder organization with a mission to advance, measure and communicate continuous improvement in the sustainability of the Canadian beef value chain. The CRSB achieves its mission through four pillars of work: 1. benchmarking and goals; 2. projects and initiatives; 3. communications and engagement; and 4. certification. Learn more at crsb.ca and crsbcertified.ca.
CRSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: CRSB is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at CRSB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in Canada. 3
Apply for 2027 Summer Internships CCA, BCRC, and Canfax/CRS are each looking for a talented, self-motivated individual to participate in our CCA Summer Intern Program. There are a total of three internships available. Location: Calgary
Job Description:
Overview:
These internship positions provide a unique opportunity for students interested in the Canadian beef industry across a broad range of topics including (but not limited to) public policy, research, sustainability, communications, and advocacy. Interns will have the opportunity to engage directly with CCA and divisions staff, board members, councils, and key industry stakeholders to help overcome challenges and advance priorities important to the Canadian beef industry. Students are also encouraged to propose summer projects for consideration.
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is the national voice of Canada’s 60,000 beef producers. Founded by producers and led by a producer-elected Board, CCA works to address issues of concern to Canada’s beef producers. The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is Canada’s industry-led funding agency for beef, cattle and forage research. The BCRC is committed to delivering and supporting initiatives that effectively accelerate the development and uptake of research findings and outcomes by industry. Canfax provides expert analysis of markets and trends in the everchanging North American beef industry. Canfax Research Services (CRS) provides industry with statistical information and economic analysis, focusing on both the Canadian and global beef markets. CRS Analysis supports a variety of industry activities including annual business planning, results and performance analysis, priority setting and policy evaluation.
Canadian Cattle Association internship Responsibilities: •
Assist with youth program delivery (Canadian Cattle Young Leaders & Canadian Cattle Youth Council). This will include at CCA’s Semi-annual meeting in August and at the Spring Forum. •
Assist in communicating about advocacy efforts and policy enactment (social media, stakeholder outreach, media
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Applicants must be enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate studies.
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Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) internship Responsibilities: •
Support BCRC knowledge mobilization efforts including website and social media content development and maintenance.
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Support scientific and special topic reviews in a wide variety of areas.
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Canfax/Canfax Research Services (CRS) internship More information on the Canfax/Canfax Research Services internship Responsibilities: •
Covering staff vacation: feeder market analyst (radio report, data entry and analysis), member and database coordinator (website, report template).
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Please send cover letters and resumes to Jennifer at admin@cattle.ca with the subject line: CCA Summer Intern and indicate in your cover letter which specific internship(s) you are interested in. Candidates can apply to more than one internship. The deadline for applications is October 30, 2026. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Canadian Cattle Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: CCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at CCA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in Canada.
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Applications for The Environmental Stewardship Award Due to MBP by December 18, 2026 Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is accepting applications until Friday, December 18, 2026 for consideration for the local awarding of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA). Since 1996, TESA has recognized producers who go above and beyond standard industry conservation practices and set positive examples for other cattle producers and the general public. As stewards of a vast portion of the Canadian landscape, Canada’s beef cattle producers play a significant role in protecting and enhancing the environment. They continuously strive to improve existing stewardship conservation practices to create a sustainable future – always farming for tomorrow. At the local level, a producer receives provincial recognition for their outstanding environmental contributions. In Manitoba, this occurs in conjunction with MBP’s annual general meeting in February. All provincial award recipients then move forward to compete for national recognition from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA). The national TESA recipient is announced during the CCA’s semi-annual meeting held in mid-summer or early fall. Each nominee exemplifies significant innovation and attention to a wide range of environmental stewardship aspects in their farm or ranch operation. Such innovations extend beneficially to areas far beyond their land, including water, wildlife and air. How to Nominate All beef cattle operations in Canada are eligible to apply for consideration for TESA. Interested producers can either nominate themselves, or be nominated by another individual or an organization. All methods are equally encouraged. More details and the application form can be found at: https://mbbeef.ca/our-news/ mbp-accepting-applications-for-the-environmental-stewardship-award/
Note: If you are a producer who is considering self-nomination, MBP can provide you with guidance and suggestions on completing the application process. The completed application form, along with all supporting documentation (such as letters of support, photos and/or videos), is to be submitted to Manitoba Beef Producers by email to info@mbbeef.ca no later than Friday, December 18, 2026. If you have questions, please contact the MBP office at 204-772-4542.