Supply concerns and follow-through buying pushed Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures to their highest level since July on Friday after Washington said it may continue blocking imports of Mexican cattle until next year.
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U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle hit highest levels since July
Agribition 2024: McCord product first mounted winner for cattle dog championship
Dogs from across the Prairies put on a show at Canadian Western Agribition with a new cattle dog competition thrown into the mix. The cattle dog championship had both foot and mounted competitions this year with Caitlyn Mastad being the first mounted winner in Agribition history. Even when the rider’s attention is split between the […] Read more
Agribition 2024: Jansen mine ahead of schedule
The conventional potash mine in the middle of the grain belt will be the world's largest when complete
REGINA — Construction of what will be the world’s largest potash mine is ahead of schedule. Karina Gistelinck, BHP’s asset president potash, told an audience at Canadian Western Agribition that the mine at Jansen, Sask., will be shipping product by 2026. Construction actually began more than a dozen years ago, but BHP didn’t officially approve […] Read more
Agribition 2024: Saskatchewan Shorthorn Association raises $10,950 from heifer donation
Felicia Keleman of Pic-A-Spot Shorthorns near Spruce Home, Sask., won the heifer donated by Saskvalley Shorthorns in the Canadian Western Agribition Shorthorn sale. The donation and bids were a fundraiser for the Saskatchewan Shorthorn Association. The association’s first fundraising auction since 2018 raised $10,950. “I never expect to win — ever,” said Keleman, who won […] Read more
Agribition 2024: Black Gold wins top breeder and exhibitor in Simmental show
Two Maplelm Simmentals top the percentage championships
Judge Jirl Buck called the Simmental show at Canadian Western Agribition “exceptional” and praised the quality of the cattle at the event. Buck, from Oklahoma, efficiently placed cattle Nov. 27 in percentage and purebred categories. Black Gold Simmentals of Lloydminster, Sask., won Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor for the show. The Noble family runs about […] Read more
Agribition 24: Longhorns entice new exhibitor
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 to the Regina […] Read more
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.
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 address the wealth […] 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
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 stock sector, is […] 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
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
