Posted on 03/30/2009, 1:15 pm, by mySteinbach

Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives advises the deadline to transport feed or livestock under the Manitoba Forage Assistance program has now been extended to May 31. The deadline was originally March 31.
 
This extension will provide more time to help livestock producers who are short of feed as a result of excess moisture or drought last year. 
 
The program applies across Manitoba, providing assistance for hay and straw being transported to feed to eligible animals. As a farm management alternative, the program also provides support to transport livestock to alternate feeding locations in Manitoba.
 
In addition to hay and straw, in specifically designated rural municipalities, grain, pelleted screenings and concentrated feeds are also eligible for transportation assistance.
 
A hay listing service and feeding location service is available to farmers who need to purchase hay or straw or have excess hay and straw for sale.