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Red Angus welcomes new staff, announces promotion

The Red Angus Association of America is pleased to announce the addition of two new team members along with a promotion in the value-added department. Ariana De La Garza of Greeley, Colorado, joined the DNA department as a DNA customer service specialist. Lauren Weingardt of Oxford, Iowa, is also a new value-added programs specialist. De […]

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EPA rejects call for CAFO reform

The EPA rejected two petitions from environmental advocates calling for stronger Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation regulations. Instead, the agency said it will conduct a “comprehensive evaluation” to determine if any rule changes are needed. Following the announcement, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association issued a statement thanking EPA for supporting farmers and ranchers. “NCBA appreciates the […]

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Farm Progress America, August 16, 2023

Mike Pearson examines African Swine Fever and how fast it si spreading across the world. The virus hasn’t been found in the USA but it continues to impact the hog industry. The Swine Health Information Center, funded by the Pork Checkoff, issues a monthly report and in August it shows the impact of ASF on […]

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Weekly property review: Why are Australian institutional investors shy of the ag sector?

Cattle on Paraway’s Pier Pier Station WHILE offshore institutional investors have been active in the Australian ag space (see this weekly property review published a fortnight ago), Australian superannuation funds have continued to come under scrutiny over their lack of appetite for domestic agricultural investment. This week’s property review examines the reasons underpinning their lack […]

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