Sylvain Charlebois says it’s possible to make bison meat a geographical experience rather than just an animal protein
Bison producers worried about the rise of plant-based diets should take heart, says a food distribution and policy expert. Sylvain Charlebois told the annual Canadian Bison Association convention that while the overall story for meat consumption isn’t great, there is hope for bison. That lies in the production story that bison producers can tell and […] Read more
Karen Briere
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Award celebrates women in agriculture
Shannon McArton accepted this year’s BMO Celebrating Women in Agriculture award last week on behalf of all the farm women who worked without recognition. “I think about our mothers, our grandmothers, our great-grandmothers, who worked incredibly hard — physical labour, holding the farm together, holding the family together — in a time when respect and […] Read more
4-H initiative tackles youth mental health
Healthy Living Initiative focuses on creating tools and resources to support young people with mental health challenges
4-H Canada and several partners used the backdrop of Canada’s largest livestock show to announce a new program targeted at youth mental health. The two-year initiative will focus on supporting the emotional and physical health of rural young people beginning next spring. Chief executive officer Shannon Benner said the first year of the Healthy Living […] Read moreNumbers up for bison, prices down
The number of bison on offer was up but sale prices were down during the 26th annual show and sale at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina. Seventy-nine head sold for a total of $451,810 compared to 67 animals that sold for $531,650 last year. Two bulls each sold for $17,000 to top the sale, including […] Read more
Sask. initiates more stringent semi-truck driver training
Saskatchewan will implement mandatory training for truck drivers seeking a Class 1 commercial licence, effective March 15, 2019. Testing will also be more stringent. Farm semi operators, however, will require only an F endorsement. The government is still working with the agriculture sector on how mandatory training might affect the industry. It noted that farm […] Read more
Agribition posts record school attendance
Organizers of the major livestock show in Regina say attracting young people is key to the future for the industry
A record number of schoolchildren attended Canadian Western Agribition last week and organizers say that is the key to a successful future for both the show and the agriculture sector. Nearly 10,000 students were pre-registered through the annual event’s education program. “I can’t say enough about that program and how important it is to Agribition,” […] Read more
Bison or buffalo? Yes, it matters
The National Bison Association is working to make sure American consumers aren’t confused between bison and buffalo. Executive director of the United States-based NBA Dave Carter told the Canadian Bison Association annual convention that about 18 months ago the industry noticed some pet food companies were using pictures of bison, and claims of bison ingredients, […] Read more
Long-horned Longhorn turns heads at show
Eight-year-old BN Jim Reeves’ 110.5-inch horns make it the 10th largest set of horns in the world and a hit at Agribition
BN Jim Reeves drew a lot of attention during his stay in Regina last week. Fans flocked to take pictures of him, and the opportunity to have a photograph taken with him was included in a fundraising auction during Canadian Western Agribition. He is used to the celebrity status. The eight-year-old, 1,900-pound Texas Longhorn steer […] Read moreNew intermodal terminal coming to Regina
AGT Food and Ingredients says the facility will give southern Saskatchewan grain shippers better access to containers
A new intermodal terminal will be operating in east Regina in time to handle the 2019 crop. The terminal will be called Intermobil and operated by Mobil Grain, an AGT Food and Ingredients subsidiary, on the Canadian National Railway line just south of the existing AGT facility. Work has been underway at the site for […] Read moreRitz 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 last week and was surrounded by well-wishers and fans. President Bruce Holmquist acknowledged Ritz’s role in securing federal funds for […] Read more
