The New Brunswick Cattle Producers issue a monthly update to all members each month. This is comprised of industry news and updates, upcoming events, upcoming sales and relevant articles.
If you have content to potentially be added, such as an upcoming cattle event/workshop, please contact aanderson@agricommodity.ca. | |
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E-Transfer Payments to NBCP Update
Any payments, such as levy remittance, to the NBCP via e-transfer shall now be made to nbcattle@agricommodity.ca.
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On-Farm Climate Action Fund
New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association is now accepting applications for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund for the 2023-2024 crop year. The objective of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund is to support farmers in adopting beneficial management practices that store carbon and reduce greenhouse gases, specifically in the areas of:
1. nitrogen management
2. cover cropping
3. rotational grazing practices
Click Here to read more!
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NB Power Rate Design
The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board is holding Public Forums to give ratepayers an opportunity to comment on NB Power’s Rate Design application. The Application and supporting documents may be viewed on the Board’s website at www.nbeub.ca as Matter No. 529.
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LEVY UPDATE
Please be advised that the Check-Off payable by Quebec sellers has been updated for all classes of cattle. As such, purchasers and dealers in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are required to deduct and remit amended levies on cull cows, fed cattle, and bob calves sold by Quebec sellers in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
For cattle from Quebec sellers, all rates are as follows:
Class of Cattle/Rate
Cull Cows/$16.05
Fed Cattle/$10.05
Bob Calves/$5.50
Please update your systems and records to reflect this increase and begin deducting and remitting the new rate for Quebec cattle effective January 1, 2023.
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AgriNB Launches New Brunswick’s new agricultural job bank
AgriNB is pleased to introduce our newly developed job bank, a comprehensive resource for connecting agricultural employers with job seekers in the New Brunswick region. This platform offers the added convenience of allowing employers to advertise job openings at no cost, thus promoting employment opportunities within the agricultural industry and working towards bridging the labour shortage gap. We encourage both employers seeking qualified candidates and job seekers looking for new opportunities to utilize the AgriNB job bank as a valuable resource.
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Agri LMI survey extended until May 7th – More time to have your say!
It is vital that you share your input as producers continue to have difficulty recruiting a sufficient workforce for their operations resulting in lost production. This urgent issue in the agriculture sector may have dire consequences for this vital part of the Canadian economy.
Ongoing evaluation of the current labour market for Canada’s agricultural industry assists in quantifying shortages facing agriculture and accurately forecasting worker requirements.
You will find the survey at: https://cahrc-ccrha.ca/programs/agrilmi#section-surveys
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Regulations Amending the Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability)
Comment period will close on June 16, 2023
The Government of Canada has launched a new online commenting system in CG I that permits stakeholders to comment on proposed regulations online during the consultation period. All stakeholder comments that conform to government guidelines will be posted online after the comment period ends. Making stakeholders’ comments on proposed regulations publicly available will increase transparency and accountability, generating a better understanding of the regulatory concerns and challenges of Canadians and stakeholders, and has the potential to facilitate important discussions between regulators and stakeholders. The online commenting feature has been designed to be easy to use and we strongly encourage you to use it to submit your comments on the upcoming proposed amendments to Part XV Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability).
For more information, including instructions on how to comment, please see the Comment on proposed regulations page on the Canada Gazette website.
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Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2023
The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency established a scholarship to encourage and support students pursuing post-secondary studies in the field of agriculture, agricultural research, or with an agriculture background pursuing studies in marketing.
One scholarship of $2000 is available annually.
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NEW! Mandatory Vaccination of Breeding Herds With Fetal Protection
August 1st, 2023
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The regulatory changes concerning the requirement to vaccinate breeding herds with fetal protection for feeder calves sold at specialized auctions starting on August 1, 2023, have been approved by the Régie des marchés agricoles et alimentaires du Québec and published in the Gazette officielle du Québec.
- Be sure to contact your veterinarian promptly in order to include, upgrade, or continue the vaccination of your breeding herd with fetal protection.
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New Brunswick Cattle Producer Programs | |
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Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
New Brunswick programming for the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will be posted on the department’s website on April 1, 2023. The information can be found at the following link:
*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.
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Beef Genetic Enhancement
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 comprises the Beef Elite Sire, Beef Elite Female and Beef Elite Embryo Components, and the Beef Genetic Testing Component. Click HERE for more information.
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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. Click HERE for more information.
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Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
To support business planning, skills development and awareness in the New Brunswick agriculture sector. Click HERE for more information.
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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. Click HERE for more information.
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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. Click HERE for more information.
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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. Click HERE for more information
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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. Click HERE for more information.
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Risk Management and Food Safety
Accelerate the adoption of recognized assurance systems, including food safety, biosecurity, traceability, and animal welfare in the production, processing, and distribution of New Brunswick agri-food products. Support the agriculture sector to prepare for and maintain resilience in relation to emerging challenges including extreme weather events, animal and plant disease outbreaks, emergencies/natural disasters, wildlife damage, farmer mental health, and farm safety. Click HERE for more information.
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Bovine Spongioform Encephalopathy Sampling
Deadline: Ongoing
- The New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Fisheries through its Veterinary Service is supporting Producers and CFIA in the on-going survellienvce of Bovine Spongioform Encephalopathy. Elligible samples can recieve reimbursement up to $150.00.
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Click Here for more information!
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Maritime AgCast
Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), is the host of Maritime AgCast - the industry’s newest podcast based on discussions of important topics for livestock farmers with local, regional and national guests.
This podcast will air episodes, now monthly, ranging in topic from disease management, forage and pasture management, bull selection and many others!
Click Here for more information!
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Simply Verified Beef - The Podcast
Join VBP+ Coordinators, producers, auditors and other special guests each month as they discuss topics relevant and timely for beef producers all across Canada.
Simply Verified Beef- The Podcast episodes will be released monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Click Here for more information!
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Carvell’s Livestock Auction Barn | |
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
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Feeder Sale (10 am):
- May 9
- May 23
- June 15
- July 20
- August 17
Click Here to visit their website!
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Producers are encouraged to pre-register all feeder cattle as early as possible. Atlantic Stockyards Limited (ASL) will be listing pre-registered cattle on their website.
Vaccinated cattle will be uniquely identified; all cattle will be sold by order of arrival.
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