Livestock Management
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
Livestock Management
Agribition 2024: Indigenous Ag Summit focuses on community, partnership
Partnership within Indigenous communities, and between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, recognized as the key to success across resource industries.
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian Western Agribition’s 11th Indigenous Agriculture Summit focused on growing opportunities for Indigenous producers and using their ways of knowing to advance the ag industry. Topics included growth of wealth and how that can contribute to food sovereignty. Many of the speakers said community involvement and interest is a main way to […] Read more
Agribition 24: Bison producers look forward to rebuilding
Strong national sale prices come on the heels of strongest rail prices in years
REGINA — Bison producers are beginning to rebuild herds, optimistic that the drought of the last few years might be over, says the vice-president of the Canadian Bison Association. Robert Johnson said prices at the national sale, held during Canadian Western Agribition, were pretty good. He said the rail price has come up for their […] Read more
Agribition 2024: Beef promoted at Agribition
Canadian Beef Breed Council’s renewed funding will continue to promote Canadian beef genetics internationally.
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian beef cattle are known for being well-bred, good-looking animals. This has made Canadian purebreds and their genetics popular across the country, the continent and overseas. While the market is strong, there’s room to grow and expand reach — especially internationally. The Canadian Beef Breeds Council, the voice of the Canadian seed […] Read more
Agribition 2024: Show and sale results are starting to come in
REGINA — Purebred shows and sales are well underway at Canadian Western Agribition as many breeds began their events yesterday. Only two sales have been held so far. Bison were the first to sell Tuesday. The top selling lot was the grand champion bull, a two-year-old from Shale Creek Bison at Russell, Man., purchased by […] Read more
Agribition 2024: Learning from Australian visitors
The beef sector in Australia is enjoying the good beef prices found around the world
Glacier FarmMedia – Australian cow numbers have grown and stabilized after a drought a few years ago, and global demand for beef with stagnating supply has meant good prices there, as they are in Canada. Bryce Camm, chair of Australia Beef, a similar event to Canadian Western Agribition, attended the show in Regina, Sask. recently. […] Read more
Agribition 2024: Sask. Black Angus breeder earns rare double win at Agribition Day 2
A Radville, Sask., producer has taken home both the President’s and First Lady Classic titles at the Canadian Western Agribition Nov. 26, a rarity for the 50-year Saskatchewan ag show. Justin Morrison of Brooking Angus Ranch took home both coveted awards for his Black Angus bred heifer and his bull calf, beating out nearly 100 […] Read more
Agribition 2024 underway – photo essay
Canadian Western Agribition kicked off its 53rd show in Regina this week. The show runs through Saturday November 30th and if you’re thinking of going you may want to check out our handy “know before you go” feature, here. You can find all our Agribition 2024 coverage here. Here’s a look at some of the […] Read more
Agribition 2024: As Canadian Western Agribition enters year 53, here’s some history
Canadian Western Agribition has been a staple event in Regina for the last 53 years. It’s become the place where the world of agriculture meets to show, share, sell and swap stories. Since 1971, the last week of November has been a busy time in the Queen City as it plays host to many domestic […] Read more
Producers must take their bulls’ health by the horns
Bulls can be hard to handle, but there are good facilities for examining and treating them. They should be vaccinated for most things you give to cows, with the exception of scours vaccines. Deworming and lice control should always be considered, since bulls get the highest load of flies in summer. When handling bulls, get […] Read more
