Agribition opens with the Burning of the Brand and City of Regina Proclamation

Nov 25, 2025

The country’s largest livestock show opened its doors this morning in Regina, Sask.

The kickoff to the 54th edition of the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA), was the Burning of the Brand, which was led by Bernadette McIntyre, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan.

Agribition president Michael Latimer said its an important tradition for the show and the organizers are excited for a busy week of activities.

“Cattle barns are full, trade shows are full, rodeos are nearly sold out. It looks like it’s gonna be a great week,” Latimer said.

Following record-setting attendance and sold-out rodeo nights in 2024, CWA features livestock shows, top-tier rodeo action, entertainment, and hands-on agricultural education.

Building on that excitement, CWA is introducing a new family-focused event this year, designed to bring even more young visitors into the heart of the show. On Tuesday evening, CWA debuts its first-ever “Agribition’s Family Night at the Chutes,” presented by the Regina Pats.

The accessible arena program offers families the chance to experience rodeo up close, with interactive moments on the dirt, youth-friendly rodeo action, and an atmosphere designed to spark curiosity and connection with animals and performers who define the CWA experience.

Shaun Kindopp, CEO of CWA, said Agribition’s Family Night at the Chutes is an opportunity to welcome more young visitors into the heart of the Agribition experience.

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Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.