Brynne Yoder from Barrhead, Alta., washes her Shorthorn cow CSC Rose 23K, also known as Hot Dog, at the Canadian Western Agribition.  |  John Greig photo

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

Saskatchewan Roughriders' head coach Corey Mace burns the brand as Canadian Western Agribition 2024 kicked off in Regina Monday. | Melissa Jeffers-Bezan photo

VIDEO: Burning of the brand kicks off Canadian Western Agribition

The burning of the brand Monday, Nov. 25 marked the ceremonial kick-off for the 53rd annual Canadian Western Agribition. Corey Mace, head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders put the branding iron to the board to officially open the event. President Michael Latimer, federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay and provincial agriculture minister Daryl Harrison were among […] Read more

Innovative Fleece Assessment, which combines human observation with machine testing, was used for the first time in Canada at the alpaca fleece competition at the Western Canadian Agribition 2024. | Screencap via John Greig

VIDEO: Agribition 2024 debuts innovative fleece assessment

The 53rd annual Canadian Western Agribition kicked off in Regina yesterday, and among the many displays was one featuring a unique method of grading alpaca fleece. Innovative Fleece Assessment combines human observation with machine testing and it was used for the first time in Canada at the alpaca fleece competition here at Agribition this year. […] Read more


Lawrence MacAulay returned from a trip to Beijing earlier this month where he met with industry leaders, importers and Canadian stakeholders. Speaking to reporters at Canadian Western Agribition, MacAulay said China is Canada’s second largest trading partner. | Karen Briere photo

MacAulay talks trade at Canadian Western Agribition after trip to China

REGINA — Federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay said Chinese officials gave him no indication of where it’s investigation of Canadian canola imports is heading. He returned from a trip to Beijing earlier this month where he met with industry leaders, importers and Canadian stakeholders. Speaking to reporters at Canadian Western Agribition, MacAulay said China is […] Read more

The burning of the brand kicks off Agribition every year.

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



Canadian Western Agribition kicks off November 25. Below you'll find some things to know before you go. | File photo

Eight things about Agribition to know before you go

Get the inside track on Canada's largest livestock show

Glacier FarmMedia – For more than 50 years Canadian Western Agribition has drawn attendees interested in livestock, rodeo and farm life to Regina. Now in its 53rd year, Agribition attracts attendees of all ages from across Canada and around the globe. This year the festivities begin Monday, November 25 and run through Saturday, November 30. […] Read more

Beef Supreme winner Red Wilbar Hennessy 3K, owned by Wilbar Cattle Co, Dundurn, Sask. and Rohrich Cutting Edge Ranch from North Dakota is shown by Bryan Willms from Wilbar. | Karen Briere photo

Agribition’s Beef Supreme champions

2024 marks the 25th year of the Beef Supreme championship at Canadian Western Agribition. Below are links to Western Producer stories capturing that rich history. You can also check out our handy “know before you go” story here. Agribition 2024 Simmental, Red Angus win Beef Supreme titles – REGINA — Two Saskatchewan families were celebrating […] Read more


Texas Longhorns do not tend to push and shove in pens, possibly because of their horns.  |  Deb Lesyk photo

Sask. breeder promotes lean Longhorn beef

Breed that everyone seems to love needs an injection of enthusiasm to help it survive beyond ‘wild west’ portrayal

REGINA — Texas Longhorns are known for their horns, but Saskatchewan producer Deb Lesyk would like more people to know about the lean, nutritious meat they provide. And, she wants more people to raise them. “We need an injection of enthusiasm,” she said. “We seem to be a breed that everybody loves but nobody wants […] Read more

Bob Weaber of Kansas State University, spoke at Canadian Western Agribition during the Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC) annual general meeting about how genetics correlate with sustainability. | Melissa Jeffers-Bezan photo

Genetics and management help herd efficiency

Improved genetics aren’t the entire solution to beef improvement, but they give producers better control over production systems, says a beef genetics professor. Bob Weaber of Kansas State University, spoke at Canadian Western Agribition during the Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC) annual general meeting about how genetics correlate with sustainability.“I think that the challenge for […] Read more