Supreme bull comes from Cays Cattle of Kinistino, Sask., while supreme female is a Black Angus from Ontario
There are all kinds of connections made at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, but the links between family members and fellow breeders took centre stage as the 2022 show wrapped up with the Beef Supreme Dec. 3. Brother and sister Sean Enright and Lauren Oattes from Renfrew, Ont., exhibited the supreme champion female, a Black […] Read moreTag Archives Canadian Western Agribition
Ag minister talks trade with producers at Agribition
Marie-Claude Bibeau discusses the implications of the federal government’s new Indo-Pacific Strategy
Federal agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau met with farm organizations at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina last week to discuss the government’s new Indo-Pacific Strategy. The strategy includes investing $31.8 million in a new office in the region. The location hasn’t yet been decided. Bibeau said the government will consult with industry and stakeholders to determine […] Read more
Ten-year-old’s hard work reaps rewards at Charolais sale
Agribition sale resulted in record-setting average prices dating all the way back to Regina show’s first year in 1971
REGINA — She knew she had a winner. But in the cattle business the only way to be sure is to take them to town. Ten-year-old Brin Steppler travelled from Miami, Man., to Regina and the Canadian Western Agribition sale ring to find out for certain if her work raising a two-year-old Charolais female, along […] Read more
Alpaca halter show draws a crowd at Agribition
Animals were judged in the ring and their wool was scored on its softness, sheen, weight and the shape of its fibres
The Alpaca Halter Show was a crowd magnet at this year’s Canadian Western Agribition. The event, in which alpacas were shown and their wool judged, attracted breeders from Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. Each alpaca was judged based on a handful of components, including the softness, sheen and weight of their fleece and whether it was […] Read more
Agribition commercial prices strong
Sale saw 168 open and bred heifers sell for almost $400,000, which producers say will set the tone due to high quality
The commercial cattle sale at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina isn’t as large as it used to be, but it still draws a good crowd and sends a price signal. The final cattle sale of the show saw 168 head of open and bred heifers sell for just shy of $400,000. Bred heifers averaged $2,565 […] Read more
Maine Anjou operation’s trip to Agribition a family affair
Duane and Bev Ronsko’s first trip from Daysland, Alta., to Regina for Canadian Western Agribition began with an ulterior motive. They wanted to remind two of their teenage grandchildren how great the cattle business is. The kids lost interest in 4-H during the COVID pandemic and had stopped attending. So, they involved Weston and Tianne […] Read more
Sights of Agribition – photo essay
Canadian Western Agribition wrapped up on Dec. 3 in Regina after a week of competition, sales and networking. | Mike Raine photos
Gelbvieh breed celebrates 50 years in Canada
Exhibitors included an international component with the return of Ledgerwood Gelbvieh from Clarkston, Washington
Canadian Gelbvieh producers celebrated the 50th anniversary of the breed’s arrival in the country with their national show and a gala during Canadian Western Agribition held Nov. 28 to Dec. 3 in Regina. Long-time Saskatchewan breeder Vernon Davidson from Ponteix, Sask., said the event was a natural choice. “It’s the showcase of Canada, so we […] Read more
Bison prices mirror current market
Prices for bison breeding stock were down at last week’s national sale held during Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, reflecting conditions the entire agricultural sector has been struggling with for the last few years. Canadian Bison Association President Les Kroeger said COVID market losses, drought and rising costs have combined to put his sector under […] Read more
Preparing for Agribition – photo essay
Canadian Western Agribition officially started in Regina Nov. 28, but there was lots of action in the barns Nov. 27 as participants prepared for the big show. | William DeKay photos
