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Report from the World Angus Secretariat
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the May 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Maritime Angus Association’s long time secretary-treasurer, Betty Lou Scott of Mount Thom, N.S., has stepped down from official duties. Her contribution and efforts to develop Maritime Angus are unmatched. Scott will still be involved as secretary-treasurer of the Nova Scotia Angus Association. The current and past board of directors thank Scott for all her […] Read more

Alberta Supreme Show of Champions presented
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the December 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The winners of the Alberta Supreme Show of Champions presented by RAM were announced November 10 at FarmFair International. The Grand Champion Female (below) was GREENWOOD PLD ALLY 702A with calf at side GREENWOOD FLICK PYN 62F, shown by Greenwood Limousin and Angus of Lloydminster, Alta. The Grand Champion Bull (at top) was a Black […] Read more

VIDEO: Livestock Central at Ag in Motion 2018
If you made the trip to Ag in Motion this past July, you saw first-hand the scope of all that was on offer for Canadian producers. Livestock Central was no exception as this feature of the show continues to grow with more demonstrations, exhibitors and innovative products for livestock producers. In this video, Lee Hart […] Read more

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Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen
The third annual Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC) takes place in London, Ont., on August 14-16. The CBIC is co-hosted by the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC), Canada Beef, Canadian Beef Breeds Council, and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA). The CBIC’s Bov-Innovation session is a popular, interactive, fast-paced workshop full of tips, ideas, and concepts […] Read more

Farmers encouraged to make Agriculture Day meme-able
Canada’s farmers are being urged to make closer connections with the country’s non-farming consumers, in both the real world and cyberspace, as Canada’s Agriculture Day nears. Spearheaded by the year-round industry-backed initiative Agriculture More Than Ever, Canada’s Agriculture Day is set this year for Tuesday (Feb. 13). “It’s a time to showcase all of the […] Read more
Saskatchewan Stock Growers sets revenue record
Associations: News Roundup from the August 2017 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association is well-known for its commitment to conserving grassland habitat for species at risk. Now it’s assisting people at risk with a Beef Drive that raised donations of animals yielding approximately 8,525 pounds of ground beef for delivery to Saskatchewan food banks since last fall, at a retail value of more […] Read more

Livestock Central adds exhibits and programming
Cattle farmers can not only take a look at the various systems on offer, they can actually see them in action
Livestock Central at Ag in Motion has expanded the scope of experience for visitors this year. This is sure to be a marked stop for livestock producers on their visit to the expo. BMO Financial Group is proud to present Livestock Central this year as it celebrates its bicentennial. “We are overwhelmed by the enthusiasm […] Read more

4th Annual Young Ranchman’s All Breeds Livestock show
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the October 24, 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The 4th Annual Young Ranchman’s All Breeds Livestock show was held in Swift Current, September 23-25. This show keeps growing with seven breed divisions represented, 173 juniors ranging in age from six to 21, along with 214 head of cattle. Part of the program for the children eight and under is the Little Rancher’s program. […] Read more

PHOTOS: Cattle and camaraderie at Agribition 2015
Lisa Guenther of Grainews magazines takes you on a photo tour of Agribition 2015
If livestock is in your blood, the Canadian Western Agribition is where you need to be. Lisa Guenther of Grainews magazine attended the show in Regina, Sask., and offers up this display of sights as seen through her camera lens.
Agribition and hotel association partner to construct International Trade Centre
Regina/Saskatchewan – The Regina Hotel Association (RHA) and Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) announced $4 million in funding towards the construction of the International Trade Centre at Evraz Place in Regina, Saskatchewan. The total cost of the 150,000 square foot facility is estimated at $37 million. The RHA will invest $3 million from its Destination Marketing […] Read more