A young veteran of the livestock show circuit puts herself through hair stylist school but isn’t giving up on the show ring
REGINA — Nikki Ross feels like a veteran at 22. Active on the show circuit from the time she was old enough to hold a halter, she continues to make time for cattle. Ross is among that group of younger-than-30 beef enthusiasts who realize agriculture may be part of the future but often have to […] Read moreTag Archives Canadian Western Agribition
Bison’s story could help survive meat decline
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
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
Alta., Sask., split supreme winners
REGINA — Every year, cattle producers are able to honour their peers at Canadian Western Agribition. The RBC Beef Supreme is the grand finale of the show that ran from Nov. 19-24 and recognizes the first among equals in the purebred cattle business. After 20 years the competition welcomes entrants from 17 shows in North […] Read more
Charolais breeders claim high-selling heifer
Johnson family of Barrhead, Alta., saw their young female sell for $26,500 at Agribition; it is going to Minnesota
REGINA — Having a high-selling heifer at Canadian Western Agribition is gratifying for one Charolais family that has been involved with the breed for more than 40 years. “I did not expect her to sell that high. I knew the guy was interested but I didn’t know how much she was going to go for,” […] Read more
Junior show winner’s passion on display
REGINA — When Jacey Massey books off school for a week, she is likely to be found garbed up in coveralls and working in a barn grooming and showing cattle. An active show person at Canadian Western Agribition held from Nov. 19-24 in Regina, she won the junior supreme competition and $3,000 in cash with […] 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 more
Agribition posts record school attendance
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
Successful Agribition earns record profit
Canadian Western Agribition’s record-breaking year resulted in a profit of $270,411. Chief executive officer Chris Lane said the show posted its highest-ever operating revenue in 2017 at $4.6 million. However, it cost the show more to operate in the new International Trade Centre, so expenses were up as well to $4.4 million. The non-profit organization […] Read more
Fort St. John bison tops CWA sale Tuesday
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A two-year-old bison bull consigned by XY Bison Ranch from Fort St. John, B.C. topped the Canadian National bison sale held at Canadian Western Agribition Tuesday Nov. 21. Brian and Eleanor Brown of Hodgeville, Sask. paid $25,000 for the bull. They also bought the grand champion male, also a two-year-old from XY, for $18,000. Another […] Read more
