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Is China avoiding U.S. commodities as a political stunt?

Is China avoiding U.S. commodities as a political stunt?

By Michael Hirtzer and Kim Chipman U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack implied that China may be favoring Brazilian corn and
Species-jumping bird flu found in cattle, and now humans, spooks US cattle futures market

Species-jumping bird flu found in cattle, and now humans, spooks

THE United States live cattle futures market has been heavily spooked by developments in the spread of an infectious form
Farm Progress America, April 10, 2024

Farm Progress America, April 10, 2024

Mike Pearson tells listeners how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized emission requirements for heavy trucks in late March
ICMJ hears how Russia rapidly developed a beef industry

ICMJ hears how Russia rapidly developed a beef industry

Angus cattle in Russia. STUDENTS and young industry stakeholders have been given a rare insight into the rapid development of
Lowline breeder taking 2000km high road to Beef 2024

Lowline breeder taking 2000km high road to Beef 2024

Matt Cooney (right) at Beef 2018 with his cow Cann Valley Lunar Eclipse, which was grand champion female. Photo: supplied
ICMJ: The technologies that could make value-based marketing a reality

ICMJ: The technologies that could make value-based marketing a reality

Technologies now in place or soon to hit the market could hold the key to making value-based marketing in Australia’s
Roma store sale 9 Apr 2024: Stronger demand for heavier categories

Roma store sale 9 Apr 2024: Stronger demand for heavier

Yarding: 3635 Change: +2405 With clear blue skies Roma Agents penned 3,635 head an increase of 2,405 on the previous sale.
2024 Wagyu conference: Long production cycles continue to challenge sector

2024 Wagyu conference: Long production cycles continue to challenge sector

Some of the 650 delegates gathered in Cairns this afternoon for the 2024 Wagyu Conference WHILE international markets for high
New antimicrobial drug approved for cattle and swine

New antimicrobial drug approved for cattle and swine

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has approved Pradalex (pradofloxacin injection) solution for certain respiratory diseases in cattle and swine.
King Ranch announces strategic investment in Cobalt Cattle

King Ranch announces strategic investment in Cobalt Cattle

HOUSTON – King Ranch, Inc. announced today that it has acquired a 50% stake in Cobalt Cattle, the nation’s fourth-largest
NASS discontinues select 2024 data collection programs and reports

NASS discontinues select 2024 data collection programs and reports

The U.S Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has announced it is canceling the July Cattle report and
Guidance criteria released for grazing on public lands during FMD outbreak

Guidance criteria released for grazing on public lands during FMD

WASHINGTON – Managing livestock grazing on federal public lands in a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak will pose unique challenges for