Georgie Evans and her Texas Longhorn heifer competed at Canadian Western Agribition for the first time this year.

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




Sandra Ellis, CN’s vice-president for bulk, speaks at Canadian Western Agribition’s Grain Expo. PHOTO: MELISSA JEFFERS-BEZAN

CN optimistic despite potential strike risk

Senior executive tells Agribition grain panel that railway remains 'at the table'

A CN Railway executive says there's lots of track left ahead before it comes down to a labour disruption. The organization has been dealing with multiple workforce disputes over the past year, and another is impending.


Sandra Ellis, CN’s vice-president for bulk, speaks at Canadian Western Agribition’s Grain Expo

Agribition 2024: CN optimistic despite potential strike

Canadian National Railway has been dealing with labour disputes over the past year, and another one seems to be impending. Yesterday, CN clerks and mechanics approved a strike mandate. According to their union, Unifor, the two groups voted 97 and 96 per cent in favour of job action, respectively. They are calling for improved compensation, […] Read more

The burning of the brand kicks off Agribition every year. Photo: Melissa Jeffers-Bezan

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. That’s why Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace was the one who […] 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.  That’s why Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace was the one who […] Read more

Atypical interstitial pneumonia (AIP) before they see it is a deadly disease that often plagues cattle in feedlots, but the cause of this illness is largely a mystery.

Serotonin may be key to solving pneumonia puzzle in cattle

Data regarding serotonin with the human form of the disease could pave the way for research into AIP in cattle

Pen riders move through the feedlot corrals on horseback, watching the cattle with a sharp eye. They are looking for illness, weaving through the herd day after day. They hear the animal with atypical interstitial pneumonia (AIP) before they see it. There’s a rattle in the heifer’s breathing and loud grunting. When they locate the […] Read more


John Duynisveld and daughter, Maria, winners of the national TESA for 2024.

Nova Scotia beef producers take home The Environmental Stewardship Award

Holdanca Farms emphasizes importance of wildlife, rotational grazing and sustainable farming

The Canadian Beef Industry Conference is the biggest of the year, and one of the biggest awards gets announced here too. The lights in the conference centre are dimmed and the hall buzzes with conversation and the clinking of cutlery, but also with excitement as The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) announcement draws closer. The crowd […] Read more

drone view at Ag in Motion farm show

Using TMR mixers on a beef operation

TMR mixers are becoming a bigger conversation in the beef industry in recent years

Although total mixed ration (TMR) mixers have been popular on dairy operations historically, they are becoming more common on beef operations, as well. TMR mixers are used primarily for ruminant animals. For both dairy and beef, there are benefits and challenges to implementing a TMR mixer into an operation. TMR mixer 101 TMR mixers usually […] Read more