Cowboys saddle up in Tumbarumba to knock dust off the new year
More than 4000 spectators gathered to watch the dusty thrills and spills on New Year’s Day. Click to check the original article.
Graeme Goodsir, 'gentleman diplomat of meat', passes away
Graeme Campbell Goodsir, a true gentlemen and diplomat in an international meat industry not noted for the prevalence of either quality, passed away peacefully in his home in Mechanicsburg in Pennslyvania last week, aged 87. Click to check the original article.
Planes, trains and affordable automobiles
RACQ has released its list of the most affordable vehicles. Click to check the original article.
Unknown Julia Creek Gold Lotto ticket buyer becomes NYE multi-millionaire | North Queensland Register
Sally Gall Senior journalist – Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I’ve raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region – its history, tourism, education and communications. Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I’ve raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and […]
Plum Island closure, preservation receives support in omnibus bill
The $1.7 trillion omnibus appropriations bill to fund the federal government through the remainder of fiscal year 2023 includes funding for the Plum Island Closure and Support Program (PICS), as well as written support for preserving the island. According to an explanatory statement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the agreement will provide $13,466,000 to […]
Genomic sequencing 'overshadowed' in FMD plans
Livestock industries urged to cash in on the lessons learned from COVID, when it comes to biosecurity. Click to check the original article.
Omega Feeders introduces new cattle feedlot
Texas-based Omega Feeders recently announced a new state-of-the-art facility that can accommodate up to 6,000 head capacity upgrading to 9,000 head in 2023. The feedlot will provide an efficient and environmentally friendly way to produce high-quality beef, the company said, adding that it has invested in the latest technology to ensure the feedlot exceeds all […]
Strong 2022 profits lift farmer sentiment
Producer sentiment improved sharply in December on strong year-end income estimates. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index ended the year at 126, the highest reading of the year and 24 points higher than November. Farmers were more optimistic about both their current situation and expectations for the future. The Current Conditions Index jumped 37 […]
2023 begins with continuing drought
The new year is beginning with more of the same. The U.S. has been in significant drought since late 2020 with drought conditions continuing into 2023. The final Drought Monitor of 2022 showed that 74.05 percent of the U.S. is abnormally dry or worse (D0-D4) with 49.65 percent of the country in D1-D4 levels of drought. The […]
Production trends to impact U.S. red meat exports in 2023
Larger pork production in 2023 will generate new opportunities for export growth, especially with pork production in Europe declining. With the European Union being the world’s largest pork exporter and the United States’ primary competitor in many key markets, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom says the current situation could generate new opportunities for U.S. pork export […]
Farm Progress America, January 3, 2023
Max Armstrong discussed what’s ahead for the next annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation including a discussion of the expanded waterways rule – or Waters of the United States. It seeks to overcome work to limit the power of the EPA in managing the Clean Water Act. Max shares insights on the new […]
Planes unable to fly into Fitzroy Crossing as flooding continues
Planes attempted to fly from Broome this morning to flood affected areas, but were forced to turn around, leaving people on the ground stranded. Click to check the original article.