Livestock

The number of cattle being marketed is going down but demand remains high, keeping prices for feeder steers and heifers up in the province.

The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association was part of a roundtable meeting during Canadian Western Agribition last week with other cattle groups to talk to Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay.

Canadian Western Agribition wrapped up on Saturday evening and organizers indicate attendance was near the record set one year ago. Agribition President Michael Latimer says it was a good year for both the purebred and commercial cattle.

The CN booth had information on railroad safety and promoting its initiative called Operation Lifesaver. | Photo: Ryan Young The CN booth had information on railroad safety and promoting its initiative called Operation Lifesaver.

The Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Beef Australia are attending Canadian Western Agribition for the first time.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing in several major capital infrastructure and investment projects under the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (Sustainable CAP) that will increase food processing capacity in Manitoba, all

Preparations being made ahead of Day 3 of Canadian Western Agribition on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

Trade issues with China and potentially the United States face Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay. President-Elect Donald Trump is threatening a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods imported into the U.S. once he takes office in January.

The end result of Riders Coach Corey Mace branding wood to start Agribition on Monday, November 25, 2024. | Photo: Ryan Young More photos from Day 1 of Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, Monday, November 25, 2024.