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Farmers more optimistic on agricultural economy in April

Farmers more optimistic on agricultural economy in April

Farmer sentiment improved modestly in April as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose six points to a reading of 123. Both
EU approves Dutch plan to buy out livestock producers

EU approves Dutch plan to buy out livestock producers

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two Dutch programs with a total budget of around 1.47
McDonald’s says its Australian beef is deforestation free

McDonald’s says its Australian beef is deforestation free

GLOBAL burger giant McDonald’s says it is no longer sourcing Australian beef linked to deforestation in line with its goal
Cost-of-gain in feedlot cattle lines up with feeder cattle prices

Cost-of-gain in feedlot cattle lines up with feeder cattle prices

FEEDER cattle prices and the cost-of-gain in grainfeeding those animals have lined-up again, for the first time in three years.
More illegal meat intercepted at an Australian airport

More illegal meat intercepted at an Australian airport

Another two passengers have had their visas cancelled and have been fined $3300 each after failing to declare meat, grain
Weekly rainfall update + rainfall outlook 3 May 2023

Weekly rainfall update + rainfall outlook 3 May 2023

A low-pressure system swept across south-west WA from 25 May and then through the Australian Bight, and reinforced cool, unstable,
Roma sale 2 May 2023: Almost 10,000 yarded

Roma sale 2 May 2023: Almost 10,000 yarded

  Yarding 9756  Change (on two weeks ago, no sale on Anzac Day last week) +2043 The cattle were drawn
2023 beef production forecasts | Beef Magazine

2023 beef production forecasts | Beef Magazine

USDA’s World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB) publishes the monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. The report contains
North Dakota Governor signs corporate farming bill

North Dakota Governor signs corporate farming bill

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed a bill, which modernizes the state’s corporate farming law to encourage growth in the animal agriculture sector.
Strong rebound in demand for U.S. beef in Mexico

Strong rebound in demand for U.S. beef in Mexico

U.S. beef exports to Mexico are off to a strong start in 2023, with shipments through February climbing 15% from
Steps to take before moving cattle to summer pastures

Steps to take before moving cattle to summer pastures

As native grasses turn green in May, many beef producers will often transition the cow-calf herd to grazing pastures for
Plant milo now to provide cost-saving cattle feed next winter

Plant milo now to provide cost-saving cattle feed next winter

Strip-grazing milo (grain sorghum) is a money-saving alternative winter feed plan for cattle, according to University of Missouri Extension agronomy