Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian National Railway has been dealing with labour disputes over the past year, and another one looms. Last week, CN clerks and mechanics approved a strike mandate. According to their union, Unifor, the groups voted 97 and 96 per cent in favour of job action, respectively. They are calling for improved compensation, […] Read more
Melissa Jeffers-Bezan
Stories by Melissa Jeffers-Bezan
Agribition 2024: New Charolais breeders jump headfirst into show ring
When Tyler Blanchette’s three children, Bennett, Briar and Briggs, developed a love for showing cattle, he did the only thing he could — he started a herd of purebred Charolais. “The kids were involved in 4-H and they were looking to become a little bit more competitive, which led us to the Charolais breed,” Tyler […] Read more
Agribition 2024: Sask. cowboy makes waves in bullfighting and ranch rodeo
For Cassidy Cairns, Canadian Western Agribition provided him with many opportunities. Cairns is 21 and was born and raised near Maryfield, Sask. Now he lives in Oxbow, Sask., and works on a ranch. When he’s not working, though, he’s pursuing two of his passions: bullfighting and ranch rodeo. While these two things may seem chaotic […] Read more
Agribition 2024: Western Producer launches documentary at Regina show
Glacier FarmMedia – Glacier FarmMedia hosted a private event at Canadian Western Agribition Nov. 27 to launch the first episode of the Western Producer’s documentary series, Welcome to the Farm Show. Set around the events of the 2024 Ag in Motion, which takes place every July near Langham, Sask. and is one of the biggest […] Read more
Agribition 24: Longhorns entice new exhibitor
Glacier FarmMedia – Georgie Evans showed a Texas Longhorn heifer calf in the Longhorn show at this year’s Canadian Western Agribition, but her venture into cattle didn’t start with that breed — it started with Highlands. Located near Regina on a small acreage, Evans has three Highland cattle. She is originally from England and moved […] Read more
Agribition 24: 82-year-old chore team competitor snags third place
Even though Gordon Frentz is 82, he’s not opposed to trying new things. That’s why this year was his first competing in the chore team competition at Canadian Western Agribition as the oldest competitor in the event. “People find it hard to believe why an 82-year-old man would want to drive 14 hours through a […] Read more
Agribition 2024 burning of the brand focuses on community
Roughriders head coach Corey Mace launches Agribition by burning the brand
The 53rd Western Canadian Agribition kicked off on Monday morning with the annual burning of the brand. Agribition CEO Shaun Kindopp said although the burning of the brand usually leans more politicaly with different dignitaries, this year they decided to focus on community. Related story: Eight things about Agribition to know before you go That’s […] Read more
Breeding dairy cows to beef seen as beneficial
Beef on dairy can improve meat’s marbling, yield, quality and carcass cutability without affecting milk production
Breeding beef animals to dairy cows is becoming more common, says Kee Jim, senior lead of animal agriculture at Telus and managing director for G.K. Farms. He shared more information about beef on dairy with attendees at last month’s Canadian Beef Industry conference. “In my 41 years of doing feedlot work and being involved with […] Read more
Drought preparation continues to be a priority
Water quality and forage decisions are key factors for producers to consider in areas where moisture remains scarce
Dry conditions remain a concern for many cattle producers, despite rain in some parts of the Prairies. At the Canadian Beef Industry Conference, researcher Bart Lardner and rancher Tara Mulhern-Davidson discussed ways to prepare for future drought years. “It’s a bit of a bleak topic,” said Mulhern-Davidson. “I would love to stand up here and […] Read more
Research studies viability of straw-based diets
A U of S graduate student attempts to determine how to improve straw rations by adding canola and flax screenings
Years of drought inspired Beatriz Montenegro Gonzalez to examine the potential of feeding wheat straw to cattle during tough economic times. Gonzalez, a graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan, is studying its use in beef cattle diets, as well as canola and flax screenings, to see if they can be economically viable options when […] Read more
