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Farm Progress America, October 17, 2023

Mike Pearson examines the monthly crop production report released last Thursday by the USDA. The report includes corn, soybeans and various specialty crops. Cotton production is down this year. In 2022, farmers produced 14.5 million bales. This year, farmers made 12.8 million bales. Sunflower production is down 22 percent from 2022 but it is considered […]

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ALMA calls on states to defer eID scanning in saleyards | The Land

After Western Australia’s decision, ALMA is calling on the Queensland, New South Wales, South Australian and Tasmanian state governments to also recognise the significant pressures producers, livestock agents and saleyards are currently facing and defer eiD scanning in saleyards until July 1, 2025. Click to check the original article.

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Cattle Australia calls for Director nominations

Cattle Australia is seeking nominations from eligible people to stand for two Directorships – one in the northern region and one in the southern region – that are up for rotation per the constitution. The term is for three years and existing Directors may apply for a second term. “As the nationally elected grower representative […]

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Southern livestock research body appoints new councillors, announces award winners

SALRC Awards presentation at Wagga Wagga NSW, 10 October 2023 – Picture L-R – Mike Stephens (SALRC Executive Officer), Ian Rogan (SALRC Chair), Sarah Baker (Young Achiever Award recipient), Deborah Scammell (Communications/Extension Award recipient), Assoc Prof Matthew Harrison (Scientist/Researcher Award recipient), David (Seth) Cooper (Producer Award recipient) THE Southern Australia Livestock Research Council has this […]

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