Man dies in floodwaters, more rain for NSW
The death of the 46-year-old comes as much of NSW braces for further inundation, with more than 100 flood warnings in place. Click to check the original article.
Angus weaner heifers to 639c at Moreton
The export market remained fully firm for all quality classes of cattle with the second-grade cattle showing signs of improving by 8-10 cents per kilogram. Click to check the original article.
State considering submissions on changing Black Gin Creek name at Longreach | Queensland Country Life
Ten places in North Queensland have had their names discontinued, including Niggers Bounce, a hill about 100km west of Charters Towers, Mount Nigger, about 200km west of Cardwell, Nigger Head, near the tip of Cape York, and seven creeks named Nigger Creek. Click to check the original article.
Farmers should be wary of scammers
Farm businesses are now being targeted by scammers. Click to check the original article.
Tips to prevent baler fires
Corn harvest is just starting and with the shortage of forages this year, several corn fields will have corn stalks baled up. With the majority of the state being in some variation of drought, the potential of a fire occurring and spreading rapidly is a topic of concern. Here are a few tips and reminders […]
Charolais | Beef Magazine
In a letter from American-International Charolais Association Vice President Dr. Clint Rusk, the AICA Executive Committee was made aware of a genetic variant in Charolais cattle called Progressive Ataxia. After consultation with the Executive Committee, President Eddy Loggains appointed a Subcommittee of the Breed Improvement Committee to investigate the impact of the variant on Charolais […]
$278m animal health complex to support veterinarians
Veterinary medicine is changing and growing, and Colorado State University’s top-ranked College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is changing, too, with the future of the profession in mind. The college has announced plans for a $278 million upgrade and expansion of its current veterinary medicine and education facilities housed on the South Campus of […]
Utilizing cornstalks in beef cow diets
Stored winter forages are a hot commodity for the cow herd, leaving many cattlemen considering harvesting more cornstalk bales for feed than normal. Get more out of this low-quality, cost effective forage resource by following good management practices during harvest, storage and when feeding. Bale within four weeks of harvest to capture the highest potential quality. […]
R-CALF USA holds annual convention
Following R-CALF USA’s 23rd Annual Convention “Code of the West,” R-CALF USA announced all convention speaker presentations are now available on the R-CALF USA YouTube channel. The “Code of the West” convention was hosted in Deadwood, South Dakota, Aug. 18-19, 2022. At least 25 states were represented with about 400 guests in attendance and several […]
Nine beautiful candles to light up the long autumn nights
It’s time to chill, says Hetty Lintell, whose candle addiction is more than merely aesthetic. If you struggle with a restless mind and sitting down to meditate with your thoughts rattling around makes the anxiety worse — try candle meditation. Light any candle, turn the lights down and focus your attention on the flame as […]
New broker and auctioneer for AWN team
In a 36-year career in the wool industry, Tony Collins’ recent move across to AWN – which coincided with his 54th birthday – was only his third change of employer. Click to check the original article.
Farm Progress America, October 11, 2022
Max Armstrong looks at how dairy consumption has changed. Fluid milk consumption has declined, but cheese sales continue to rise. Per capita overall dairy consumption has moved passed the 1960 returning to what it was back in 1959. And exports take up 20% of U.S. production. But per capita consumption is moving up according to […]