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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

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

Conexus provides Canadian Western Agribition 2024 passes to members
Move celebrates launch of credit union's latest ag-focused venture
Conexus Credit Union is celebrating the launch of its $100 million Ag Grow Fund by treating members to free passes to Canadian Western Agribition 2024 in Regina. Members can visit any Conexus branch before Nov. 29, 2024, to pick up a free multi-day pass. Agribition, which is celebrating its 53rd event, is one of the […] Read more

Agribition 2024: Eight things to know before you go
Get the inside track on Canada's largest livestock show
For more than 50 years Canadian Western Agribition has drawn attendees interested in livestock, rodeo and farm life to Regina. Now in it’s 53 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. There are over 130 […] Read more

Agribition honours longtime volunteers
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Earlier this spring, Canadian Western Agribition recognized Eileen Davidson and Lee Sinclair for their 25 years of volunteer service. Sinclair grew up in the Lloydminster, Sask. area. Mainly a town kid, he had access to the mixed farms of his family and friends and was there at every opportunity. As his family was very involved […] Read more
Franklin joins Agribition, Stone enters Hall of Fame
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Breanna Franklin joins Agribition Canadian Western Agribition would like to welcome Breanna Franklin to the team as marketing and communications manager. Franklin joins the team with a diverse marketing background including social media and has her MBA in management. Stewart Stone joins Hall of Fame Congratulations to Stewart Stone from Canadian Western Agribition and all […] Read more
Agribition welcomes 2023-25 Next Gen mentees and mentors
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program is proud to announce the mentees and their paired mentors selected to participate in the 2023-25 cohort. Mentees and their paired mentors include: The program is delivered by Canadian Western Agribition, in partnership with the federal government and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. Each year it accepts eight applicants […] Read more

At Agribition: Iowa school group looks in on Prairie ag
Media program students, alumni gather participants' stories
Fresh faces and new blood were injected into the usual cadre of journalism veterans this week at Canadian Western Agribition. Students from Iowa’s CAC Media Group ventured to Regina for hands-on agricultural journalism experience. Hannah Grantz, Jake VanderHeiden and Katlin Truelsen, students from high schools across Clinton County in eastern Iowa, interviewed, photographed and videotaped […] Read more

At Agribition: Young dogs debut their new tricks
'These guys show up to work'
Ranchers and livestock producers at a Regina farm show got a demonstration of a potential solution to looming labour shortages: dogs. Dogs and their handlers competed at the seventh annual Cattle Dog Futurity and Maturity competitions and the International Stock Dog Trials held Thursday at Canadian Western Agribition. The futurity event featured dogs born between […] Read more

At Agribition: Livestock tech companies earn new spotlight
Canadian Animal Ag Tech Awards presented
Three companies were crowned winners at the first annual Canadian Animal Ag Tech Awards on Thursday during Canadian Western Agribition in Regina. The event spotlighted companies creating technology for the livestock industry, with products ranging from water sensors to artificial intelligence-powered monitoring systems. Australia’s Smart Paddock received the Innovation Award. The company’s GPS ear tags […] Read more