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EATS Act aims to preserve interstate ag trade

EATS Act aims to preserve interstate ag trade

Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) in
Are you ranching for practice or profit?

Are you ranching for practice or profit?

For many cow-calf producers, the thought of not raising cattle just seems foreign. As livestock producers, most of us have
NFF launches certification scheme to protect farmer data

NFF launches certification scheme to protect farmer data

THE National Farmers’ Federation has today released a new certification scheme, aimed at helping farmers choose tools and services which
Red meat processing labour challenges laid out in graphic detail

Red meat processing labour challenges laid out in graphic detail

THE current labour-driven production challenges facing red meat processors were laid out in graphic detail during a beef and lamb
From little things big things grow

From little things big things grow

If anyone ever thought life on the land was boring, they’ve never stood in Mel Reddie’s shoes. In fact, just
Feedgrain Focus: Markets firm as dry north throttles sales

Feedgrain Focus: Markets firm as dry north throttles sales

A sorghum bunker builds at GrainCorp’s Moura site in Central Qld earlier this month. Photo: Brad Foster PRICES for feed
Listings back another 15pc on AuctionsPlus, but lighter steers continue to fall in value

Listings back another 15pc on AuctionsPlus, but lighter steers continue

An offering of 307 unweaned EU-eligible Angus heifers from Speriby North, Tenterfield, aged from 5-12 months at 296-398kg saw prices
It takes more than luck to market cattle, it takes skills

It takes more than luck to market cattle, it takes

Soon I will be making two trips to the great cattle state of Oklahoma. First I will be speaking at
Tough culling decisions come with drought, forage shortages

Tough culling decisions come with drought, forage shortages

With dry weather and short pastures, cow-herd owners face tough culling decisions. One way to match cows’ needs to available
NCBA praises House Appropriations Committee for advancing bill

NCBA praises House Appropriations Committee for advancing bill

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) praised the House Appropriations Committee for advancing the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development,
Survey finds consumers spending 6.9% more on food

Survey finds consumers spending 6.9% more on food

Reported food spending has increased to its highest level since the Consumer Food Insights Report began surveying in January 2022,
Study aims to identify U.S. meat processing plant survival factors

Study aims to identify U.S. meat processing plant survival factors

Meat processing plants in the United States have garnered considerable public attention in recent years, often focusing on production and labor