Train drivers named as highway re-opens today after outback train tragedy
Highway re-opened near Broken Hill after tragic train derailment. Click to check the original article.
Brahman breeders record almost 50 years of diaries
There are plenty of big moments in these diary records. Click to check the original article.
Flying fox funding for long term management plan secured for Charters Towers
Charters Towers has received funding for flying fox management. Click to check the original article.
Strong buyer support expected at Wodonga weaner sales which start today
Agents say we’re going into the January weaner sales with a lot more positivity than what we would have been a month or six weeks ago. Click to check the original article.
Revealed: Australia's top 50 Merino ram studs of 2023
The 50 best-performing bull studs in Australia in 2023. Click to check the original article.
Making more land at Trundle
New stone-crushing machine converts rocky land to arable paddocks. Click to check the original article.
International Rendering Symposium to explore impact of rendered products
The rendering industry’s contributions to animal agriculture’s economic and environmental sustainability is vital, yet often overlooked when food and animal food production is discussed. The International Rendering Symposium, held in conjunction with the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, will discuss rendering’s contributions, impact and the future of the industry. Hosted by […]
K-State breaks ground on new animal science event center
Kansas State University took another step toward $220 million in improvements to its agriculture infrastructure when it recently broke ground on a new animal science event center. KSU Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Greg Willems announced that the new facility will be named the Bilbrey Family Event Center, while the indoor arena will become […]
USDA, Oklahoma awarding over $6.3m to strengthen food supply chain
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced that it has reached an agreement with Oklahoma under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI cooperative). Through the agreement, USDA and Oklahoma are working together to offer over $6.3 million in competitive grant funding for projects designed to build resilience across the middle […]
What to expect in 2024, from the Shipping News in cockney rhyming slang to a secret wolf-reintroduction
Our annual tongue-in-cheek look at what 2024 might hold in store, from the Shipping News in cockney to the resurgence of the Monster Raving Loony Party. January Freezing weather prompts returning university students to reject Veganuary and demand warming beef stew and lamb hotpot. February The producers of I’m a Celebrity agree to shoot an […]
Farm Progress America, January 1, 2024
Happy New Year! Mike Pearson takes a look at the potential ahead in 2024 for row crop producers. Farm Futures Grains Analyst Jacqueline Holland gives a preview of what could be ahead for corn and soybean producers. In 2023, the net income for corn and soybeans has been $151.1 billion– that’s down from $188.9 billion […]
Challenges and opportunities for Canadian ranchers | Queensland Country Life
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. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you’ve got a story idea for me. Based at […]