If you have a beef show upcoming and would like the event information listed in a future NBCP e-news, please email coordinator@agricommodity.ca with details.

NBCP Producer Registration

A friendly reminder that your annual producer registration must be kept up to date to be considered compliant and in good standing with NBCP. You are considered in good standing if you complete and send the form back each year. 

Weekly Price Report

The NBCP website has a Weekly Market Price Report based on cattle sale pricing from the previous week within the Eastern Region, including such sales as the Atlantic Stockyards Ltd., Carvell's Livestock Auction Barn, Quebec (St. Isidore) and Ontario. The current ABP price is also listed. All prices listed are live, except ABP and QC Fed Steers (Carcass). All pricing (other than bob calves) is based on $/lb.

The Weekly Price Report is updated every Monday morning and can be found here.

Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation

Encourage the growth, profitability, sustainability and self-sufficiency of New Brunswick’s agriculture, agri-food, agri-product, and agri-science sectors including adapting to climate change. Applicants are eligible for funding assistance for approved activities intended to encourage the growth, profitability, sustainability and self-sufficiency of New Brunswick’s agriculture, agri-food, agri-product, and agri-science sectors through innovative research and development projects; onfarm demonstration trials; pre-commercialization development activities; on-farm innovation; and adoption of new technologies that have a regional or local impact; and adoption of practices and technologies that will support climate change adaptation and mitigation, including reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving carbon sequestration, and related technology transfer activities.

Program Guidelines and Application form can be found here.

Applicants should discuss applications with Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries staff (Business Growth Officer, Development Officer or Specialist) before applying. Click here for a list of departmental contacts.

**Please note: The NBCP offer no guarantee as to if this funding has been exhausted prior to highlighting this Program for the month.

NBCP District Meetings

This year, the New Brunswick Cattle Producers will hold just one District Meeting, in conjunction with the Maritime Beef Conference in Moncton, NB. The conference will run November 8-9, 2024, at the Delta Beausejour, with the District Meeting held during the morning break on Saturday, November 9 from 9:45-10:30 AM in room Shediac A.

Please note at this year's District Meeting there will be a vote on a proposed regulation change which will add two Directors at Large to the existing NBCP Board. There are no proposed changes to the current districts or representation from those districts.

This is also an election year for the below Districts:

• 1 (Carleton County),
• 3 (Drummond Parish in Victoria Madawaska & Restigouche Counties),
• 5 (Westmorland & Albert Counties), and
• 8 (Kings and Saint John Counties) 

OFCAF Education Course and Conference Education Bursary

Through the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) agrologists, certified crop advisors and farmers (with a Registered Professional Agricultural Producers number) residing in New Brunswick are eligible to receive 70% up to $5,000 of eligible expenses for the purpose of attending an educational conference or course outside of New Brunswick. Education bursary funds are included in the maximum eligible OFCAF funding for a farmer recipient.

To be eligible to receive this funding, a significant portion of the conference or course agenda must be in alignment with one or more of the three OFCAF program elements, namely Improved Nitrogen Management, Cover Cropping or Rotational Grazing.  

There is a limited amount of funding, and applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible applicants must be professional agrologists or certified crop advisors practicing in New Brunswick or Registered Professional Agricultural Producers farming in New Brunswick. Successful applicants will be required to participate in one knowledge transfer activity (KTT), sharing what they have learned with producers at an event sponsored by NBSCIA.

The deadline to apply is January 31, 2025. Eligible courses or conferences may occur from November 1, 2024, - March 15, 2025. The bursary can only be used to reimburse successful applicants for conference/course registration, hotel accommodations and airfare or public transit costs. To make a claim, successful applicants must provide receipts and proof of payment for all claimed expenses [conference/course registration (mandatory), hotel, airfare, train, ferry or bus costs]. Please note: food and hospitality are ineligible expenses. Claims for reimbursement must be received by March 20, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact NBSCIA OFCAF Program Administrator by email ofcaf.facf@nbscia.ca or phone 506-392-0408.

Survey: The Opportunities and Challenges Associated with Adopting Grazing Management Practices

For those of you who have yet to be able to provide your input, the research team has elected to keep the survey open until November 15, 2024. We hope that this additional time will allow you to provide your input while balancing the many requests of your time and expertise.

The purpose of this survey is to assist researchers understand the factors that influence producers' adoption of various grazing management practices. We will also ensure that the survey results will be made accessible to participants as well as producer associations, extension personnel, researchers and policymakers to assist them in making well-informed decisions.

Survey Link: https://ualbertauw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5AUsmHjHxiezjjU

After you complete the survey, if you provide us with your contact information, you will qualify for a draw for one of ten $100 gift cards. Your contact information will only be used to determine the winners of the gift cards and will not be used for any other purposes.

If you have any questions regarding your rights as a research participant, you may contact the University of Alberta Research Ethics Office at reoffice@ualberta.ca or 780-492-2615 and quote Ethics ID Pro00144034 (Version: July 15, 2024). This office is independent of the study investigators.

Thank you for your time and willingness to participate. If you have any questions about this survey or the study, please contact Dr. Xiaoli Fan xiaoli@ualberta.ca or Land Stewardship Centre info@landstewardship.org.

🚨 New Campaign Alert! 🚨

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is launching a public campaign to grow our community of beef supporters across Canada, and we need your help!

Thousands have already joined us in standing up for Canadian beef during key moments like Don’t Label My Beef and Say No to a Bad Deal. Now, we’re building an even bigger community to protect our ranchers, producers, and the delicious, Canadian beef we all love.

By signing up, you can get your very own personalized Beef Champion ribbon, join a strong network of advocates, and help make sure our voice is heard loud and clear when it matters most.

➡️ Sign up and share the campaign with your friends, family, and followers! https://www.cattle.ca/supportcdnbeef

Survey - Rural Housing Solutions for Agricultural Workers 

The agriculture industry as illustrated in the table below relies heavily on a seasonal workforce. With a tightening labour market, for many operations securing seasonal local labour is a significant issue that results in recruitment of temporary foreign workers or domestic workers from outside the area of operation.  

Discussions have been initiated with the provincial government on the housing needs for seasonal workers. We are seeking your input on the current impact to your operation and your thoughts on potential solutions.  The information provided will be used to further a discussion with the provincial government on potential options and programming that would support industry in addressing this challenge.  It would be greatly appreciated if you could take a few minutes to complete this survey: https://forms.office.com/r/PpXtB8CHPY

Please do not hesitate to contact Kim Lipsett, Workforce Development Coordinator, should you have any questions at 506-461-5418 or at agrinb@fermenbfarm.ca.

VBP+ Calving Book/Pocket Book

Are you in need of calving books? Verified Beef Production Plus is offering cattle producers calving books/pocket books for FREE by completing this order form.

Options for Purchasing Cattle Ear Tags in New Brunswick:

1. Directly from the CCIA website (to learn how to activate your webstore account, click here)
2. From a CCIA Approved Dealer: list can be viewed larger on the NBCP website

Forage U-Pick

Beef Cattle Research Council Podcast



The BCRC launched a podcast! The Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast will feature the most popular content from BeefResearch.ca in a new audio format. Each week you’ll hear valuable information on topics ranging from animal health and productivity to feed and forage management, and much more. Subscribe on your favourite podcast platform or find new weekly episodes on BCRC's podcasts page.

Atlantic Beef Products



Sign up for Atlantic Beef Products price updates by contacting Bruce Andrews. to be added to his distribution list: bandrews@abpi.ca

Workforce Development - AgriNB

We encourage you to use the Job Bank to advertise your vacancies. To access the site, click here. The site allows job seekers to register and be notified of job postings.  

With the launch of the Seasonal Workforce Program in the Fredericton region this past summer, we are exploring expansion to other parts of the province in 2024.  The program matches farm operators with workers to address workforce requirements throughout the production cycle.  Should you be interested in learning more about the program, contact Jimmy Alam, Shared Workforce Program Manager.

Jimmy Alam – Shared Workforce Program Manager           

evolution@agrinb.ca; 506-260-2213   

**Promo Code FMCBTG will make it free to attend!

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:

Group Online Booking Link: https://rebrand.ly/LivingLabs0125 Guests are also welcome to reserve their rooms by calling the Front Desk directly at 1-506-455-3371, or by emailing reservations@cpfredericton.com and noting they are booking under the “Living Labs” room block to secure the group rate.

* Please note that the cut off date for group reservations is December 17th, 2024.

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership 

New Brunswick programming for the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership have launched!

*As stated in the SCAP Administrative Guidelines, the Canada / New Brunswick Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP) policy framework is a five-year federal, provincial, and territorial Initiative which will operate from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028, unless otherwise announced. Program applications are welcome on an ongoing basis until funding is exhausted. Please check your desired program's administrative guidelines for full details.

Beef specific programs include:

• Beef Rotational Grazing Initiative

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

To assist beef producers to adopt or improve rotational pasture management on their farms. Proper adoption and use of rotational pasture practices will improve quantity and quality of pasture productivity, improve pasture carrying capacity, extend the grazing season, improve soil health and carbon sequestration, improved root growth, improve animal productivity, improve pasture biodiversity and improve drought resistance of pastures.

• Beef Herd Renewal and Improvement Program

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

To grow, renew and improve the New Brunswick beef cow herd.

• Beef Genetic Enhancement

Application Deadline: February 28, 2025

To enhance the New Brunswick beef industry with genetically superior animals capable of producing the highest quality beef, competitively and consistently for the benefit of all the beef sectors. This element is made up of the Beef Elite Sire, Beef Elite Female and Beef Elite Embryo Components, and the Beef Genetic Testing Component.

• Bovine Spongioform Encephalopathy (BSE) Sampling

The New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Fisheries through its Veterinary Service is supporting Producers and CFIA in the on-going survelliance of Bovine Spongioform Encephalopathy. Eligible samples can receive reimbursement up to $150.00.

Additional programs you may be interested in:

• Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement

Support the development of farmland for agriculture in New Brunswick, including bringing lands formerly used for agriculture back into active production, enhancing the development and productivity of new production fields and improving existing farmland. Any increase in acreage will support more sustainable farming practices with reduced environmental impacts, improved crop rotations resulting in healthier soils, increased land base for the production of crops and livestock feed, and increased self-sufficiency levels of food and livestock feed crops which will reduce transportation costs and associated environmental impacts.

• Beneficial Management Practices

Assist producers in taking concrete steps to improve the environmental performance of their operations including activities to conserve and enhance the natural resources utilized by the New Brunswick agriculture industry, minimize the environmental impact of agricultural activities, and mitigate and adapt to climate change.

• Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education

To support business planning, skills development and awareness in the New Brunswick agriculture sector.

• Crop and Livestock Sector Development

To support crop and livestock development opportunities including economic development programming for sectors with growth opportunities, regional economic development opportunities, and establishing agricultural machinery usage cooperatives.

• Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation

Encourage the growth, profitability, sustainability and self-sufficiency of New Brunswick’s agriculture, agri-food, agri-product, and agri-science sectors including adapting to climate change. Applicants are eligible for funding assistance for approved activities intended to encourage the growth, profitability, sustainability and self-sufficiency of New Brunswick’s agriculture, agri-food, agri-product, and agri-science sectors through innovative research and development projects; onfarm demonstration trials; pre-commercialization development activities; on-farm innovation; and adoption of new technologies that have a regional or local impact; and adoption of practices and technologies that will support climate change adaptation and mitigation, including reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving carbon sequestration, and related technology transfer activities.

• Market Development and Access

New Brunswick’s rich microclimates are ideal for farmers, fishers, producers, and processors to grow, catch and make the foods the world loves. The Market Development and Access program elements aim to increase the sales of New Brunswick’s food basket by supporting industry efforts to access and take advantage of new, existing, and emerging market opportunities, from local farmers’ markets to international markets.

• New Brunswick Lime Transportation Assistance Program

The program provides financial assistance to help cover the cost of transporting quarried dolomitic and calcitic limestone (e.g., Aglime) and is calculated based on the distance from the source of origin, that has the correct type of lime available, to the delivery destination.

AgriWorkplace Skills Training Program

More information available HERE.

Contact Carvell Crandlemire at 391-6188 or email carvellcrandlemire@gmail.com for auction dates and times.

Carvell’s Livestock Auction Barn

111 Wilmot Road, Wilmot, NB