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The scoop on the Eurotier farm trade show
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
There are many great cattle shows to check out in the fall across Canada but if you’re looking for something a little different and want to see cutting-edge technologies in the livestock world, you need to head over to Hanover, Germany, and look at a livestock expo like no other. I had the opportunity to […] Read more
Charolais Bulls top Ag-Ex
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Supreme Champion Bull at Ag-Ex in Brandon, Man., on October 25 was Beck’s Throttle 201K, exhibited by Steppler Farms, Miami, Man. There were eight breeds competing in the Supreme. Champion Jackpot Bull Calf was JMB Duplicate 402M exhibited by JMB Charolais Brookdale. There were 70 bull calves in this part of the Ag-Ex show.

Agribition 2024: Western Producer launches documentary at Agribition
Glacier FarmMedia hosted a private event at Canadian Western Agribition Nov. 27 to launch the first episode of the Western Producer’s documentary series, Welcome to the Farm Show.

Canadian Western Agribition 2023 boosts economy by $116.5 million
Purely Purebred, news from the November 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Western Agribition increased the Saskatchewan economy by $116.5 million in 2023, according to a recent economic impact study conducted by Praxis Consulting Inc. This record impact amount is a 20.7 per cent increase from 2022. “We are incredibly proud of the growth we have witnessed as we transitioned out of the pandemic,” said Shaun […] Read more

EIMA 2024 opens its doors to the world
Glacier FarmMedia digital editor Greg Berg takes in the 2024 EIMA International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition in Bologna, Italy.
News from Lloydminster and Olds Exhibitions
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Lloydminster Exhibition Association is thrilled to announce that Shaylyn Hunt has joined Lloyd Ex as the new agriculture manager. Hunt is very familiar with the exhibition, having competed there most of her life. She brings a vast knowledge of everything cattle and equine and Lloyd Ex is excited to have her on the team. […] Read more

Ag in Motion Innovation Awards handed out
The competition was made up of five categories, each including three contestants. Their innovations ranged from a giant manure bio-gas tank-trailer to a simple plastic calf castration card, from analytical management systems to hand-held leaf-scanning apps.

Ag in Motion site abuzz on show eve
The Ag In Motion site, near Langham, Sask. was controlled chaos today, as organizers and exhibitors put the final touches on the tenth edition of the outdoor farm show.

Commodity Classic day one: Farmers concerned about EPA’s herbicide strategy
Farm bill, USDA crop forecasts on American farmers' minds at the Houston farm show
Day one of the 2024 Commodity Classic is in the books and a few interesting themes emerged from the annual gathering of U.S. corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers.

Beef shows work to rebuild volunteer base post-COVID
The pandemic and demographic shifts in volunteering mean cattle shows are actively recruiting new volunteers to rebuild their base
Walking through the doors to Canadian Western Agribition, smells mingle in the hallways: mini donuts, smoked meat and those of a bovine nature, wafting out of the cattle barns. In the barns, producers bustle. People are clipping and brushing cattle in chutes. In the corner at the bar, people walk towards their booths with Caesars […] Read more