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Controlling horn flies in cattle: Is garlic the answer?

Horn flies can become a major issue for cattle during the summer. Commonly used fly control methods include sprays, drenches and dusts. However, a recent trend within the livestock industry is the search for alternative fly control methods. Among the methods gaining national attention is the use of garlic, cinnamon and other essential oil-based extracts […]

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USDA hosting June listening sessions on Cattle Contracts Library

It has been a few months since the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service began the Cattle Contracts Library pilot program, and the agency is looking for feedback. Beef feedlot producers are invited to attend a listening session either in person or virtually. The Cattle Contracts Library is a pilot program designed to increase market transparency for […]

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Coles adds fresh produce to locked price program

Coles will add selected fresh produce items to its locked price program for the first time from Tuesday. The supermarket says the move is designed to give customers more certainty on the price they pay for fruit and vegetables each week. Lunch box favourites like mini apples and pears, and 2kg bags of potatoes, will […]

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Tyson Foods to lay off 262 Dakota Dunes employees

Tyson Foods plans to terminate 262 employees at its Dakota Dunes, South Dakota location. For those employees who chose not to relocate to the company’s headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, the last day of work is anticipated to occur on July 31. In October 2022, Tyson announced plans to bring together all its corporate team members from […]

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