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Monthly Update

August 2024

Upcoming Important Dates:


  • Aug. 6 - 9: NB Living Lab Regional Summer Field Tours
  • Aug. 7: 10th Annual Atlantic Forage Field Day
  • Aug. 11: ACORN + NFU-NB Field Day
  • Sept. 15: Open Farm Day
  • Nov. 8-9: Maritime Beef Conference


Scroll down to Upcoming Events for more information on any of the above events!

The New Brunswick Cattle Producers (NBCP) 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 industry-related content to potentially be added, such as an upcoming cattle event, please contact coordinator@agricommodity.ca.


Any payments, such as levy remittance, to the NBCP via e-transfer shall be made to: nbcattle@agricommodity.ca.

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. 

NBCP Producer Registration Form

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.

Feature Program of the Month

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.


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.

Industry News

Canada Beef News Release -

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership Announcement


July 8, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada


Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of more than $6 million in two beef and cattle organizations through the AgriMarketing Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.


The investment aims to drive the growth of Canada’s beef industry through promotional activities that increase awareness and demand for Canadian beef in existing and new markets.


Canada Beef is receiving up to $5,865,110 and the Canadian Cattle Association is receiving up to $453,364. The two projects incorporate promotional activities such as advertising campaigns, incoming and outgoing trade missions, technical training, and educational seminars.


Increasing trade in foreign markets will boost economic activity in Canada and positively impact farmers and businesses at all levels of the supply chain.


Read the full AAFC News Release here.

Canada Beef News Release

NB Residual Products


The Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (DAAF) is pleased to announce that a complete list of alternative amendments produced from industrial by-products is now available here.


The alternative amendment listed are approved for agricultural use and have a beneficial use on agricultural land for improving soil fertility, soil health and productivity.


This list includes information about the product and the contact information needed to purchase these products. As more products are approved, the list will be updated.


The following fact sheets have been recently developed:



Supporting the use of alternative amendments presents an opportunity for the use of local nutrients and soil neutralizers in addition to mitigating environmental impacts and promoting environmental sustainability within the agriculture sector, while helping to reduce the cost of fertilizers.

Use of pesticides in agriculture: Information from Health Canada


Health Canada's Pesticide Compliance Program (PCP) is responsible for promoting, monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA) and its regulations.


The below document is a summary of the most relevant federal regulatory requirements applicable to the use of pesticides in agriculture. 

Use of pesticides in agriculture: Health Canada Documents

If you are not already subscribed to the Maritime Livestock Price Insurance (LPI) e-news, what are you waiting for?!


Sign up here to begin receiving the regular LPI updates, or contact Amy Higgins directly for the subscriber agreement or with questions, at (902) 957-2606 or projects@agricommodity.ca.

Open Farm Day 2024


The Agricultural Alliance of New Brunswick (AANB) is excited to announce the upcoming 24th Annual Open Farm Day on Sunday, September 15th. This event provides a unique opportunity for local New Brunswickers to meet farmers in their area and witness their hard work firsthand.


Click here for all Open Farm Day details, including the registration form, 2024 Handbook for insights on hosting the event, and the link to the official Atlantic Open Farm Day Website.

A Guide to Species at Risk on Farmlands

 

A species at risk brochure was/will be mailed to all registered professional agriculture producers. This brochure is being distributed to raise awareness among farmers in New Brunswick about the presence of certain at-risk species in agricultural settings. Through the collaborative efforts of RALP (Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program) and the Agricultural Alliance's SARPAL (Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands) program, funding and support are now available to assist farmers in preserving habitat for species such as the wood turtle and bobolink.


If producers are interested in accessing these funding programs or learning more about how they can contribute to conservation efforts, please do not hesitate to contact Environmental Farm Plan at efp-pfe@fermenbfarm.ca or 506-259-0020.

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.

VBP+ Signup Information

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 (see list below):

**the above list can be viewed larger on the NBCP website

Forage U-Pick

Forage U-Pick

AgriWorkplace Skills Training Program


More information available HERE.

Beef Cattle Research Council Webinars & NEW Podcast



Upcoming webinars have been updated on the BCRC website HERE!


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 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.

 

Please get in touch with any questions or support at:


Kim Lipsett – Workforce Development Coordinator                

Agrinb@fermenbfarm.ca                                 

506-461-5418                     

 

Jimmy Alam – Shared Workforce Program Manager           

evolution@agrinb.ca                     

506-260-2213   

AgriNB Job Bank

Dates of Interest

NB Living Lab Regional Summer Field Tours


August 6 - Tantramar Community Pasture, Sackville, NB

A fun and informative field tour of the Tantramar Community Pasture - a living lab showcasing sustainable agriculture practices.

Hotel block available at Super 8 Amherst, under "Living Lab", until July 6


August 7 - Atlantic Forage Field Day

Attend Forage Field Day in Nappan, NS then continue to Petitcodiac and Sussex.

Hotel block available at Sussex All Seasons, under "Living Lab", until July 6


August 8 - Fredericton Area Living Lab Farm Tour

A tour of WA Farms in Petitcodiac to learn about advanced nitrogen management.

Hotel block available at Amsterdam Inn Florenceville, under "Living Lab", until July 6


August 9 - Florenceville, NB Area

Learn about McCain Regenerative Ag. initiatives followed by field tours of 3 Living Lab sites studying nitrogen and service crop management.

Hotel block available at Amsterdam Inn - Florenceville/Bristol, under "Living Lab", until July 6

More information available here
Register here!

New Brunswick Cattle Producer Programs

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.

Full List of Programs, Program Guidelines and Applications

Beef specific programs include:

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.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

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

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.

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:

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Links of Interest

NBCP Weekly Market Price Reports

Upcoming Sales & Auctions

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

Atlantic Stockyards Ltd.

Upcoming Feeder Sales (10AM):


  • August 15


Click Here to visit the ASL website!

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.

Check This Out!

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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