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Agribition continues to have an economic impact

Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) continues to make a significant contribution to the Regina and Saskatchewan economies.

This according to a recent study conducted by Praxis Consulting Ltd.

The study, commissioned by CWA following the 2022 show, showed a 31 per cent increase in the overall economic impact since its last assessment, bringing the total contribution to $96.5 million which is up from $73.6 million in 2017.

CWA CEO, Shaun Kindopp said the show is a major economic driver.

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How AI Is Changing Family Hog Farms | Duane Stateler on Technology & the Future of Pork Production

Video: How AI Is Changing Family Hog Farms | Duane Stateler on Technology & the Future of Pork Production

Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape pork production, and longtime pork producer Duane Stateler believes the industry is only getting started.

Recorded at World Pork Expo 2026, Stateler shares how technology has already transformed modern hog farming—from automated barn climate control and feed monitoring to real-time alerts—and explains why AI will play an even bigger role in improving animal care, efficiency, and decision-making.

As a fifth-generation hog farmer, he also discusses the importance of family farms, succession planning, labor, and how technology is helping today's producers care for more animals while maintaining high welfare standards.

In this interview:

The future of AI in pork production

How smart barns improve pig care

Feed bin monitoring and automation

Labor challenges and family farming

Why technology is shaping the next generation of producers