Monthly Update

May 2025

 

Upcoming Important Dates:


  • Aug. 2 & 3: Maritime Angus Field Day & Junior Heifer Show
  • Aug. 6: 11th Annual Atlantic Forage Field Day
  • Nov. 15: Beef Day @ UPEI
  • Nov. 18-21: CFGA 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 (more frequently if needed). 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.

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

2025 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. 

 

Registrations are due in January annually.


  • They allow you to report levy already collected at point of sale OR report and remit levy due.


Completing the NBCP Registration annually makes you eligible for program funding.


  • It also keeps you on our distribution list, ensuring that you know about upcoming opportunities and events!

If you are already on our mailing list, you will receive a printed copy of the NBCP registration form with your newsletter. Digital downloads of the producer and dealer registration forms are also available by clicking the button below:

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 Tuesday morning and can be found here.

Feature Program of the Month

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. 


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.


*NBCP offer no guarantee if this funding has been exhausted prior to highlighting this program

Industry News

Protecting Canadian Livestock from Foot and Mouth Disease: Travel Guidelines for Beef Cattle Producers (PDF)

2025 Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency Award


The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency (the Agency) continues to diversify its youth strategy with the renewal of the $2,000 annual scholarship, aimed at students who intend to make an impact in Canada’s beef industry.


The scholarship is open not only to beef producers and those directly involved with their families, but it is open to students who can see unique ways to make an impact through marketing, research, public engagement, and other areas where check-off dollars are invested to generate value for the beef industry in Canada.


“We are working hard to ensure that we are engaging the next generation of industry leaders,” said Trevor Welch, Agency Chair. “This scholarship allows us to reach pockets of young producers that we often find it challenging to connect with.”


While preference may be given to applicants who are beef producers or have a background in agriculture, it is not a requirement for the scholarship. 


Applicants are asked to submit a 1-2 minute video, showcasing their desire to improve and grow Canada’s beef industry in a unique way. The investment of the beef check-off in Canada delivers value to the beef industry, and the scholarship seeks to support those who want to make an impact in the same way. 



The deadline for scholarship applications is June 30, 2025 and the selected applicant will be announced during the Agency’s AGM in August, which will be held virtually.

Learn More or Apply for the 2025 Scholarship

Maritime Livestock Price Insurance Pilot Program (MLPIPP)

Email Amy Higgins
Register for MLPIPP E-News

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 Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast features 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.

Watch the Recording

Atlantic Beef Products



Sign up for Atlantic Beef Products price updates by contacting Bruce Andrews. To be added to his distribution list, send an email to: 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. 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   

AgriNB Job Bank

Dates of Interest

CFGA Event Calendar

New Brunswick Cattle Producer Programs

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership 


New Brunswick programming for the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership has 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

AgriWorkplace Skills Training Program


More information available HERE.

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 (10 AM):


  • Tuesday, May 6
  • Saturday, May 10 - Breeding Stock Sale (12 PM)
  • Tuesday, May 20

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.


Click Here to visit the ASL website!

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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