AGRIBITION 2021 Participants happy at return of Western Canada’s premiere livestock show
The 50th anniversary of Canadian Western Agribition came a year late but the smiling eyes over pandemic masks told organizers that the celebration was better late than never. A positive mood permeated the show from Day One and exhibitors said they were happy to be back and doing what they love after the live 2020 […] Read moreCanadian Western Agribition
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The 50th anniversary of Canadian Western Agribition came a year late but the smiling eyes over pandemic masks told organizers…
Agribition is back — and running live
The 50th edition of Canadian Western Agribition is underway a year late. The family of one of the show founders…
Winning season continues for Agribition supreme champs
The 21st supreme champions at Canadian Western Agribition held Nov. 30 went to an Angus pair and Limousin bull that…
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Ritz remains popular at Agribition
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Hereford bull, Charolais calf top Agribition sales so far
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Former Agribition president honoured
Former Canadian Western Agribition president Shannon McArton has been recognized with this year’s BMO Celebrating Women in Agriculture Award. McArton…
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Successful Agribition earns record profit as attendance rises
Canadian Western Agribition’s record-breaking year resulted in a profit of $270,411. Chief executive officer Chris Lane said the show posted…
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Women in agriculture award winner loves the way of life
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Agribition is back — and running live
The 50th edition of Canadian Western Agribition is underway a year late. The family of one of the show founders and the first president, Chris Sutter, burned the brand to officially open the event Nov. 22. Last year’s show was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Spence Sutter said his dad would be pleased with […] Read more
Winning season continues for Agribition supreme champs
The 21st supreme champions at Canadian Western Agribition held Nov. 30 went to an Angus pair and Limousin bull that were previous winners at other fall shows. The supreme champion female was Brooking Countess 7077 by Bar E-L Natural Law 52Y. The calf at side was Brooking Dusty’s Countess 9026. Exhibited by Justin and Tawnie […] Read more
Ritz remains popular at Agribition
He may be retired from official political life but Gerry Ritz still has rock star status at Canadian Western Agribition. The former federal agriculture minister burned the CWA brand to officially open the Regina show this week and was surrounded by well-wishers and fans. President Bruce Holmquist acknowledged Ritz’s role in securing federal funds for […] Read more
Hereford bull, Charolais calf top Agribition sales so far
A $37,000 Hereford bull calf has topped Canadian Western Agribition sales so far after a busy sale day Nov. 22. The Charolais sale saw a $26,500 heifer calf sold to Missouri and a $17,000 heifer calf go to Mexico. The top-selling Limousin was a heifer calf for $15,000, while the high seller in Gelbvieh sale […] Read more
Former Agribition president honoured
Former Canadian Western Agribition president Shannon McArton has been recognized with this year’s BMO Celebrating Women in Agriculture Award. McArton and her husband operate a grain farm at Dilke, Sask. She also has a communications and consulting company and works on the regulatory side of the pedigreed seed business. “After more than 30 years of […] Read more
Agribition 2018
Canadian Western Agribition is underway in Regina after the official burning of the brand to open the annual event. Day 3 Beef breed shows and sales begin today at Canadian Western Agribition. The Simmental show and sale, national Gelbvieh show, national Speckle Park show and the Maine-Anjou show are all on the schedule. Champions crowned […] Read more
Successful Agribition earns record profit as attendance rises
Canadian Western Agribition’s record-breaking year resulted in a profit of $270,411. Chief executive officer Chris Lane said the show posted its highest-ever operating revenue in 2017 at $4.6 million. However, it cost the show more to operate in the new International Trade Centre, so expenses were up as well to $4.4 million. The non-profit organization […] Read more
Women in agriculture award winner loves the way of life
Few who have attended a cattle event in the last 30 years wouldn’t have crossed paths with Belinda Wagner. She has spent her career in agriculture, and last month was honoured for her dedication and commitment. Canadian Western Agribition and BMO presented its inaugural Celebrating Women in Agriculture Award to the Saskatchewan resident. Wagner said […] Read more
Hands-on display brings calving to life
Giving birth 10 to 12 times a day can’t be easy on a cow, but Canadian Western Agnes did just that for a whole week during Agribition. Agnes is the calving simulator owned by Canadian Western Agribition and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a life-size, anatomically correct two-year-old Hereford heifer with her […] Read more
