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Vital purpose of agriculture to clothe and feed | The Land

Of course, we will also be hearing from politicians and public servants, and reinforcing the need to work with our industry because it is the economic dynamo of rural, regional, and remote NSW. Our organisation will never shy away from strongly advocating for positive change for our members, and agriculture more broadly. Click to check […]

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Beef Improvement Federation selects new board, officers

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) announced new directors and officers July 5 during the group’s annual symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Kevin Schultz, Haviland, Kansas, was introduced as the 2023-24 BIF president during the Wednesday awards luncheon. Gordon Jones, Lafayette, Tenn., is the new vice president. Directors reelected to serve on the BIF board were […]

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Performance Livestock Analytics goes independent

Performance Livestock Analytics (PLA), a leader in data analytics solutions for livestock producers, announced this week that it has separated from Zoetis. The newly independent PLA business is led by its original founders, Dane Kuper and Dustin Balsley, and with financial investment from Builders VC. The strategic decision for PLA to separate from Zoetis is […]

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U.S. consumers less willing to pay for beef, pork in June

U.S. consumers have lowered their willingness-to-pay for six evaluated retail products, including ribeye steak, ground beef, pork chops and bacon, in June compared to May, according to the latest Meat Demand Monitor. WTP also decreased for all evaluated food service meals last month. Retail and food service demand in June 2023 was also lower than the […]

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Opinion: Is the EYCI still relevant as an industry indicator?

In this opinion piece, MLA managing director Jason Strong counsels about letting the EYCI impact industry sentiment too much, suggesting in a year like this, other indicators like processor cow or heavy steer should be watched more closely   THIS year is very different year to 2022, especially in the cattle market. In 2022 the […]

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