Joel Cowley is the new Calgary Stampede CEO. Cowley, who holds an MBA from Michigan State University and a graduate degree in animal science from Texas A&M University, comes to the Stampede with a strong agricultural background and a keen understanding of the rural and urban connections that are intrinsic to the Stampede’s purpose. Much […] Read more
Calgary Stampede welcomes Joel Cowley as CEO
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Return of Canadian Western Agribition a success
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The return of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) was a success, as the show welcomed 85,179 attendees over six days. CWA’s 50th show kicked off on November 22, with free admission and a free pancake breakfast, courtesy of CN. The show saw record-high conference attendance in both the Grain Expo and Indigenous Agriculture Summit, as well […] Read more
Farmfair International Supreme Champions
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to all the Grand Champions, Reserve Grand Champions and exhibitors at Farmfair International last month. The Supreme Champion Bull of Farmfair International 2021 was DMM Maximus 18G (see at top). Congratulations to Miller Wilson Angus and Little Willow Creek. The Supreme Champion Female of Farmfair International 2021 was BRCHE Berkly Ann 8507 PLD with […] Read more
50th anniversary history book on the Canadian Red Promotional Society and Red Roundup
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
We are looking for information articles on long-time exhibitors, cattle purchased out of the sale that have gone on and worked for you, and highlight events that you and your family have from Red Roundup! Open to past and present members of the society, any short clips or photos would be much appreciated. Email information […] Read more
RDAR invests in Canadian Beef Industry Network genetics data platform
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
(RDAR) has invested $640,000 in a collaborative research project with the Canadian Beef Improvement Network (CBIN) to develop a unified, standardized and producer-accessible beef cattle genetics data platform. Through this platform, CBIN will provide commercial cattle producers and the entire beef production chain access to critical data that will help better inform genetic decisions and […] Read more
Manitoba Ag Ex 2021 show results
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Lady Classic Champion winner was HFL Rose 1035J (Simmental). Congratulations to the Horner Cattle Company. The Jackpot Bull Champion was Beck’s Thread 2176J (see photo at top). Congratulations to Beck Farms (Charolais). Congratulations to all exhibitors, as well as the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion winners.
Angus association welcomes delegates
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Angus Association (CAA) was happy to welcome the ambassadors of Hungary, Lithuania and Rwanda along with Embassy Relations in Ottawa to the CAA office. Each ambassador expressed interest in Canadian Angus genetics to improve their local beef sector via technology, genetics and live cattle, and developing partnerships directly with local breeders and Canadian […] Read more
Our condolences to the loved ones of Bernie Payne
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
From all of us at Canadian Cattlemen, our condolences to the family and friends of Bernie Payne. We all lost a great one! The following is from an eulogy delivered by Jana Rutherford and Tara Koppel. It has been edited for space. Bernard William Payne was born on January 22, 1936, in Lloydminster to George […] Read more
Canadian Angus Foundation announces Junior heifer voucher recipients
Purely Purebred, news from the November 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Three Canadian Junior Angus members will each receive a $2,000 heifer voucher from the Canadian Angus Foundation just for being members of Canada’s largest beef breed’s junior program. Layne Chantler of Egbert, Ont., Grace Glover of Boissevain, Man., and Karsen Van Sickle of Red Deer County, Alta., were randomly drawn from the roster of Canadian […] Read more
Steele Brooke Farm wins Supreme Female at Expo Boeuf
Purely Purebred, news from the November 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to the crew at Steele Brook Farm on winning Supreme Female (Champion Female InterRace) with their Shorthorn cow-calf pair at the recent Expo Boeuf held October 8 to 10 in Victoriaville, Que. The cow taking top honours was a home-raised female, Steele Brook Addition 2E, with her heifer calf at side, Steele Brook Destiny […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
