Marie-Claude Bibeau discusses the implications of the federal government’s new Indo-Pacific Strategy
Federal agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau met with farm organizations at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina last week to discuss the government’s new Indo-Pacific Strategy. The strategy includes investing $31.8 million in a new office in the region. The location hasn’t yet been decided. Bibeau said the government will consult with industry and stakeholders to determine […] Read moreBeef cattle
Ten-year-old’s hard work reaps rewards at Charolais sale
Agribition sale resulted in record-setting average prices dating all the way back to Regina show’s first year in 1971
REGINA — She knew she had a winner. But in the cattle business the only way to be sure is to take them to town. Ten-year-old Brin Steppler travelled from Miami, Man., to Regina and the Canadian Western Agribition sale ring to find out for certain if her work raising a two-year-old Charolais female, along […] Read more
Alberta tops up support for younger livestock producers
Province adds $50 million to a loan guarantee program that makes it easier to buy calves and sheep through feeder associations
The increasing cost of beef calves and sheep has prompted the Alberta government to add $50 million to a provincial program that helps younger producers obtain financing to buy livestock. The Feeder Association Loan Guarantee Program has been boosted to $150 million for beef and sheep producers, up from $100 million, said Agriculture and Irrigation […] Read more
World’s largest livestock technology show is back
The world’s leading livestock trade fair has returned to Hannover, Germany, after a pandemic-induced hiatus. Typically held every two years, EuroTier attracts more than 150,000 visitors to see the latest innovations in livestock husbandry and welfare. The 2020 event was cancelled but organizers say it has prepared a comeback event to ensure livestock producers can […] Read more
Agribition commercial prices strong
Sale saw 168 open and bred heifers sell for almost $400,000, which producers say will set the tone due to high quality
The commercial cattle sale at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina isn’t as large as it used to be, but it still draws a good crowd and sends a price signal. The final cattle sale of the show saw 168 head of open and bred heifers sell for just shy of $400,000. Bred heifers averaged $2,565 […] Read more
Maine Anjou operation’s trip to Agribition a family affair
Duane and Bev Ronsko’s first trip from Daysland, Alta., to Regina for Canadian Western Agribition began with an ulterior motive. They wanted to remind two of their teenage grandchildren how great the cattle business is. The kids lost interest in 4-H during the COVID pandemic and had stopped attending. So, they involved Weston and Tianne […] Read more
Gelbvieh breed celebrates 50 years in Canada
Exhibitors included an international component with the return of Ledgerwood Gelbvieh from Clarkston, Washington
Canadian Gelbvieh producers celebrated the 50th anniversary of the breed’s arrival in the country with their national show and a gala during Canadian Western Agribition held Nov. 28 to Dec. 3 in Regina. Long-time Saskatchewan breeder Vernon Davidson from Ponteix, Sask., said the event was a natural choice. “It’s the showcase of Canada, so we […] Read more
Initiative could make UHF ear tags easier to use
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency hopes to allow ultra-high frequency tags to share database used by RFID tags
The federal organization tasked with establishing a national livestock identification program is launching a new initiative to leverage the latest technology in tags to help producers track their animals. The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency initiative will allow producers using ultra-high frequency (UHF) tags to link them to the same database used for low-frequency radio frequency […] Read more
What happens to the animals in a separation or divorce?
There are a number of unique issues that can arise when a farming family goes through a separation or divorce. One of these areas arise when the parties have livestock or other animals. Generally, the specifics of how animals will be treated in the family court will vary from province to province. In Saskatchewan, animals […] Read more
Canfax report
This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. More market information, analysis and statistics are available by becoming a Canfax subscriber by calling 403-275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca. Fed prices steady Western Canadian fed prices have been steady for the past seven weeks. Ontario and […] Read more
