Agriculture retailers, who have questions relating to Manitoba Restriction on Winter Application of Nutrients can reach out to Mitch Rezansoff, Executive Director: 204-989-9303.
The following sources of information are used as described in the two policies to determine whether a variance will be issued:
- Manitoba Ag-Weather Program — Daily soil temperatures monitoring network
- Environment and Climate Change Canada — Long-term weather forecast
- Environment and Climate Change Canada — Visual spectrum images to determine snow cover using the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite through a partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
For the latest information on the Manitoba Restriction on Winter Application of Nutrients variance go to https://www.manitoba.ca/sd/water/lakes-beaches-rivers/nutrient_management/.
When a regional/province-wide variance has not been issued for the winter application of nutrients, and an individual agriculture producer believes their soil/weather conditions should be considered for a variance, contact staff in the Nutrient Management Regulation program at nmr@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 204-945-0002.
If an individual wishes to make a formal request for a variance, the request must be provided in writing by a Professional Agrologist or Certified Crop Adviser referencing the forms provided in the link above.
Published: November 14, 2022
