The question now for the Manitoba Cattle Producers Association is when? Calls have been flooding the MCPA office asking when financial aid will come to cattle producers. President Major Jay Fox says they can't wait much longer.
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The Association says Ag Minister Struthers indicated an annoucement would be coming at the end of August. But almost a week in to September, cattle producers still haven't heard anything. Fox says with winter approaching, producers need to have that reassurance now.
Farm Business Reps
A new tool on the Canadian Wheat Board Web site enables farmers to quickly find their local Farm Business Representative. CWB's Web manager Richard Martin says FBRs live in farm communities and are available to discuss programs, deliveries and payments with farmers.
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There are 16 FBRs in communities across Western Canada. The FBR look-up tool can be accessed from cwb.ca/fbr.
CWB Election Eligibility
Not just anybody can run in the Canadian Wheat Board's election. Coordinator Ian Craven says you must farm in a particular area.
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Likewise, Craven says to vote, you must be a producer in the district that you're voting in. He says voter turnout in 2008 was 52%. To get on the voter's list, or for any other questions, visit cwbelection.com.
CWB Elections
The Canadian Wheat Board's election period is now underway. Election Coordinator Ian Craven says representatives from five districts will be elected by producers.
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The nomination period closes October 15th and results will be announced December 12th. Go to cwbelection.com for details on how to vote.
Weekly Crop Report
More rainfall this past week slowed harvest considerably in Southwestern Manitoba. Harvest of cereal crops ranges from 70% in Killarney, to about 50% near Souris and under 10% north of Highway 1. Yields and quality vary. Harvest of canola is between 10% and 30% complete. Yields are average to below average. Soybeans are doing well, but sunflowers are showing signs of disease. Flax is turning with no reports of harvesting. Very little winter wheat has been planted on account of the wet fields. Haying remains a problem because of the wetness. The quality is suffering. Finally, pastures are in average shape, but cattle continue to over graze dry areas and leave wet areas alone.
