Livestock

Canadian Western Agribition Launches Volunteer Campaign

Canadian Western Agribition Launches Volunteer Campaign

May 30, 20242 min read

The search for volunteers is on for Canadian Western Agribition (CWA). In partnership with SaskEnergy, CWA launched its 2024 recruitment campaign for volunteers with a new incentive program.  Starting this year, new volunteers will be entered into a draw to…

Cattle prices in Saskatchewan and Alberta remain strong: Cattle Market Update

Cattle prices in Saskatchewan and Alberta remain strong: Cattle Market Update

May 28, 20242 min read

Cattle prices remain strong as the seasonal slowdown continues, according to the weekly cattle market update for the week ending May 24. The 700-800 lb feeder steers and 700-800 lb feeder heifers were the only weight categories to report prices,…

Poll Shows Majority of Canadians Want Carbon Tax Break for Farmers: CTF

Poll Shows Majority of Canadians Want Carbon Tax Break for Farmers: CTF

May 28, 20242 min read

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation released Leger polling showing 70 per cent of Canadians support a carbon tax exemption on propane and natural gas for farmers. “The poll is clear: the vast majority of Canadians want the government to get farmers relief from…

CWA signs two MOUs to grow the brand, collaborate with international peers

CWA signs two MOUs to grow the brand, collaborate with international peers

May 27, 20243 min read

Canadian Western Agribition signed a pair of agreements with their Mexican and Australian counterparts to encourage more international trade, collaboration, and, from Agribition’s point-of-view, promote Canadian cattle genetics. The Memorandum of Understanding with Congreso de las Estrellas was signed on…