REGINA — Grant Hirsche is a man with a plan. His horned Hereford bull was named overall champion at the grand finale RBC Supreme champion challenge at Canadian Western Agribition Nov. 24. The bull was also champion at the World Hereford Conference held in Alberta this summer. The owner of Hirsche Herefords and Angus at […] Read more
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Show deemed success despite storm
Strong sales | Purebred cattle sales were about $1.4 million, up by $250,000 in 2011
Organizers of Canadian Western Agribition say sales were up and attendance was strong at last week’s 42nd show in Regina. Chief executive officer Marty Seymour said purebred cattle sales neared $1.4 million, up $250,000 over last year. The highlight was a two-thirds interest in an Angus calf for $73,000. “The ranch horse sale rang the […] Read moreTeen takes top prize
REGINA — A 17-year-old Hereford breeder surprised everyone, including herself, when she had the high selling bull at the national Hereford sale held Nov. 22 at Canadian Western Agribition. The high seller was a three-quarter interest for $20,000 in a yearling polled bull. The bull, YouTube, was consigned by Larissa Lupul, owner of Barefoot Polled […] Read more
Barn boss a referee and coach
At Agribition | Organizing the barns and stalls is like a fall vacation for one boss
REGINA —Jim Hallberg heads to Canadian Western Agribition every year for a week’s vacation as barn boss. With his wife at home feeding their herd of commercial cattle, Hallberg joins 18 other bosses, plus one supervisor, to make sure that the more than 500 exhibitors and their more than 5,000 animals have a rewarding experience […] Read more
