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Slaughter cows and ground beef

Slaughter cows and ground beef

One of the principal ingredients in many ground beef formulations is 90 percent lean beef trimmings (90s). The wholesale price of
Shifting interest rate expectations boost farmer sentiment

Shifting interest rate expectations boost farmer sentiment

U.S. farmers’ outlook improved in March as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index increased to 114, three points
Integrated cattle grazing systems can conserve resources without impacting economic viability

Integrated cattle grazing systems can conserve resources without impacting economic

In a new perspectives and commentary from Applied Animal Science researchers outline how one Kansas farm has used integrated grazing
TSCRA Disaster Relief Fund still accepting applications from wildfire victims

TSCRA Disaster Relief Fund still accepting applications from wildfire victims

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) announced applications for financial aid through the TSCRA Disaster Relief Fund remain open
Weekly genetics review: Lifting lean meat yield – what can we learn from Sydney Show led steers

Weekly genetics review: Lifting lean meat yield – what can

The 2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show ended yesterday. The earlier part of the show saw stud cattle from more than
Beef Central Quiz – March 2024

Beef Central Quiz – March 2024

In what year did the Kimberley Meat Company abattoir near Broome, which was placed into voluntary liquidation in March 2024,
Botulism deaths hit live export, but could happen anywhere

Botulism deaths hit live export, but could happen anywhere

A point not widely reported following the deaths of about 150 Australian cattle on a livestock shipment to Indonesia last
Carbon market criticism highlights tricky land clearing situation

Carbon market criticism highlights tricky land clearing situation

Image: Ben Poulter. Australia’s carbon market has been called into question again, with a group of scientists alleging that carbon
Beef 2024 exhibitors: QRIDA boosting beef businesses with financial support

Beef 2024 exhibitors: QRIDA boosting beef businesses with financial support

Beef producers seeking financial support to boost their business will be able to explore their options with the Queensland Rural
Weekly rainfall update + rainfall outlook 2 Apr 2024

Weekly rainfall update + rainfall outlook 2 Apr 2024

THROUGHOUT the week, a series of troughs that drew tropical moisture south moved across Queensland, Northern Territory, northern South Australia
Feedgrain Focus: Rain firms northern market

Feedgrain Focus: Rain firms northern market

Imported fertiliser is being unloaded at Australian ports ahead of winter-crop planting, with this group of Victorian growers visiting a
Weekly kill: Rain continues to impact processing operations, while grids remain steady

Weekly kill: Rain continues to impact processing operations, while grids

RAINFALL of 25-100mm across parts of Queensland, Victoria and the Northern Territory over the past week has caused further delivery