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Weekly kill: Big lift in processors’ opening gambit cattle offers for 2024

Weekly kill: Big lift in processors’ opening gambit cattle offers

RAIN is the big driving factor in a sharp lift in values in Eastern Australian beef processor direct consignment offers
Vale Dick Austen – Beef Central

Vale Dick Austen – Beef Central

FORMER red meat industry leader Dick Austen passed away in Sydney last week, aged 94. Mr Austen served as chairman
NDSU Extension, SDSU Extension hosting alternative beef cow systems symposium

NDSU Extension, SDSU Extension hosting alternative beef cow systems symposium

Farmers and ranchers interested in expanding their cow herd or considering alternative production practices due to limited perennial pastures and
Farm Progress America, January 8, 2024

Farm Progress America, January 8, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the decision made in late December by the U.S. EPA to rescind the ban
Opinion: Caution needed in methane reduction measurement

Opinion: Caution needed in methane reduction measurement

AS the livestock industry becomes increasingly sophisticated around its role in contributing to net zero goals, so too should the
Beef margins are flipping

Beef margins are flipping

Let me begin by stating that, in my opinion, the money in agriculture over the next several years, say seven
EYCI opens 2024 with a jump, but numbers not yet settled

EYCI opens 2024 with a jump, but numbers not yet

THERE’S been a promising start to 2024 young cattle prices, with first reported physical sales held this morning showing consistent
Summer shelter reminder for southern producers

Summer shelter reminder for southern producers

Southern livestock owners are being reminded to ensure livestock have access to adequate shelter in the event of severe weather
Wellard settles shareholder class action

Wellard settles shareholder class action

Livestock shipping charterer and former live exporter Wellard says it has agreed to pay $23 million to settle a class
Wagga sale 8 Jan 2024: Active feedlot demand in opening sale

Wagga sale 8 Jan 2024: Active feedlot demand in opening

Yarding 2100 Change +100 Today’s opening sale for the new year at Wagga witnessed a respectable turnout, featuring 2,150 cattle,
National Feedbase Summary 3 January 2024

National Feedbase Summary 3 January 2024

During the final two weeks of December 2023, seasonal conditions in many regions have continued to improve. Pasture biomass has
This Week in Agribusiness, Jan. 6, 2024

This Week in Agribusiness, Jan. 6, 2024

Mike kicks off the broadcast with Mary Kay Thatcher, director of public policy, Syngenta, about the possibilities of a farm