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National Feedbase Summary 25 October 2023

National Feedbase Summary 25 October 2023

Below average rainfall during September has contributed to significant declines in Total Standing Dry Matter nationally. The Bureau of Meteorology
Red meat moves against trend in third quarter food inflation

Red meat moves against trend in third quarter food inflation

  BEEF and lamb retail prices have trended starkly against most other food commodities in quarterly consumer price index data
Roma sale 24 Oct 2023: Agents yard 2997

Roma sale 24 Oct 2023: Agents yard 2997

Yarding 2997 Change -662 Cattle were drawn from NSW Far Western Queensland and the local supply area.   All processors
David Jochinke elected President of National Farmers’ Federation

David Jochinke elected President of National Farmers’ Federation

Victorian grain and livestock producer David Jochinke has been elected President of the National Farmers’ Federation, succeeding Fiona Simson who
Ag exporters applaud USDA trade investment

Ag exporters applaud USDA trade investment

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Tuesday that USDA is investing $2.3 billion to help boost international trade and food aid.
Cattle prices lower on weaker demand

Cattle prices lower on weaker demand

USDA’s latest “Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook” reported that the weighted-average price in September for feeder steers weighing 750–800 pounds
Range Beef Cow Symposium to bring educational opportunities to Colorado

Range Beef Cow Symposium to bring educational opportunities to Colorado

Colorado State University’s Department of Animal Sciences is hosting the 28th Range Beef Cow Symposium, December 13 – 14, at
Red Angus announces new director of commercial marketing

Red Angus announces new director of commercial marketing

Kelly Smith has been named the director of commercial marketing for the Red Angus Association of America. In this role,
Beef Australia 2024 stud beef nominations draw closer

Beef Australia 2024 stud beef nominations draw closer

NOMINATIONS for entries in stud beef competitions at next year’s Beef Australia 2024 event in Rockhampton next May are opening
Weekly genetics review: Who pays for the data needed for genetic improvement?

Weekly genetics review: Who pays for the data needed for

BEEF cattle breeders across the country share some key decisions, regardless of their environment, market or chosen breed types. These
Farm Progress America, October 24, 2023

Farm Progress America, October 24, 2023

Mike Pearson takes a look at whether speed limit devices in commercial vehicles over 26,000 pounds should become law in
Vic roads still in ruins one year after state-wide flood emergency

Vic roads still in ruins one year after state-wide flood

The Victorian Farmers Federation says more than one year after Victoria’s devastating 2022 flood event, the state’s crumbling roads are