On June 6, the Kansas Livestock Association, an affiliate of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, hosted a Waters of the U.S. roundtable with representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers. EPA and Corps officials heard first-hand the impact of EPA’s proposal to expand federal jurisdiction of waters as well as the […]
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 157.4 points in May 2022, falling 0.9 points (0.6%) from April. While the decline marked the second consecutive monthly decline, the index was still 29.2 points (22.8%) above May 2021. Vegetable oil, sugar, and dairy price indices were all lower, but cereal and meat price indices increased. FAO […]
The sale of Fort Borstal presents an utterly unique opportunity to own an outstanding piece of history with scope for further development. Believed to be the last Victorian fort under private ownership, Fort Borstal finds itself on the market via Savills for offers over £1.5 million. Originally designed to hold the high ground southwest of […]
Phoebe Hunt checks into a village-style hotel in the Luberon Valley, famed for its cycling and vineyards. Coquillade was a wine-making village, tended to by monks, for many centuries before its sprawling buildings united to became a single luxury hotel — and the rolling vineyards still define its soul. From midsummer onwards, bunches of grapes […]
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped in May to its lowest level since April 2020, down 22 points to a reading of 99. Agricultural producers’ perceptions regarding current conditions on their farms, as well as their future expectations, both weakened during the month. The Index of Current Conditions dipped 26 points to a […]
Max Armstrong looks at the volatility in the wheat market with insight from Dale Durchholz, a consultant with Grain Cycles. Durchholz has shared how many countries grow wheat which is a vital food grain, but supplies have ranged from abundant to tight. Uncertainty in the Black Sea market combined with changes in India have challenged […]
Students shine in junior competitions. Click to check the original article.
Imaging is a game-changer for the agriculture industry. Click to check the original article.
The $120,000 record-top priced bull with buyers Stephen Peake, Bowen stud, Barraba, and David and Olwyn (front) Lyons, Melville Park stud, Vasey, Vic, Nutrien representatives ?? and John Settree, and vendors Emma, Del and Greg Rees of The Ranch Poll Herefords, Tomingley. Photo: Kate Loudon Click to check the original article.
Jackaroo on Merino sheep studs in the Riverina, a lifetime working on the land with sheep, cropping and cattle. Graduate Charles Sturt Uni with degree in Business and a Dean’s Certificate. Graduate C.B. Alexander Agricultural College Jackaroo on Merino sheep studs in the Riverina, a lifetime working on the land with sheep, cropping and cattle. […]
Wading across the flooded Diamantina River in your underwear so you can run in the Simpson Desert – that’s just one of the examples of the lengths people went to, to take part in Australia’s most remote ultra trail run this year. Click to check the original article.
At the Dubbo Hereford National Show and Sale, JTR Cattle Co and The Ranch took home the purple ribbons for grand champions. Click to check the original article.