Do it right, or not at all
When it comes to growing corn these days the message is ‘do it right or not at all’. Click to check the original article.
Oklahoma man arrested for writing large bogus check for cattle
Truth Allen Stephens of Guymon, Oklahoma was arrested May 4 on felony charges for a writing a fraudulent check. The arrest is the result of an investigation led by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Bart Perrier and the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office. In March, Stephens allegedly wrote a check from a closed […]
Higher beef prices begin to bite, for some
Higher cattle prices are welcome (and overdue) news to ranchers as they are necessary to return to profitability following higher production costs. Higher wholesale beef prices are more difficult news to restaurants as they work to put together options that are competitively priced for their customers. In this part of the world briskets are an important […]
Time to scout for ergot
University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts says now is the time to check for ergot in the seed heads of grasses. Ergot can cause severe illness in livestock, especially cattle and horses. One early sign is yellow syrup drops called honeydew in flowering seed heads. Honeydew hardens and turns into dark ergot […]
FDA, NIST to provide key tool for animal biotechnology developers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is joining the National Institute of Standards and Technology on a project that aims to provide an important new resource for researchers and companies creating innovative animal biotechnology products by using genome editing to alter the genome of animals. This project is part of the FDA’s efforts to further development […]
What to do, places to stay, where to eat
Straddling five counties, the Cotswolds is arguably England’s most famous region outside of London. Here’s our guide to what to do, where to stay and what to eat. ‘This lovely trick is at the very heart of the Cotswold mystery,’ wrote the novelist J.B. Priestley in 1933, after exploring the Gloucestershire village of Lower Slaughter […]
The 15-mile route through Sheffield that’s as invigorating as any walk in the country
The 15-mile Sheffield Round is where city meets countryside to gorgeous effect, says Fiona Reynolds. It’s the leaves that are so joyful at this time of year. Unfurling, bursting open, thrusting skywards or gently unfolding — every shade and shape is there, from the palest lime through fresh shades of moss to deep, lustrous pine. […]
WA bull prices push to record levels | Farm Weekly
The Davis family, Coonamble Angus stud, Bremer Bay, sold the seasons $106,000 top-priced bull at the studs on-property sale in February to set a new WA sale top price record. With the record priced bull, Coonamble Show Time S42, which sold to Black Market Angus stud, Donnybrook, Cherylton Angus, Thompson Brook, Tonebridge Grazing, Tonebridge and […]
Julian Walter reflects on 40 years of owning a big WA building company
Insights from Julian Walter, who founded WA’s biggest regional building company – WA Country Builders. Click to check the original article.
Police investigate car and equipment theft in Wollar
Rural crime investigators are searching for thieves who stole a vehicle and farm equipment from a Wollar property Click to check the original article.
2023 Paradise Lagoons Campdraft competition attracts 1700 nominations and hundreds of competitors across Australia | Queensland Country Life
The Paradise Lagoons Campdraft event attracted 1700 nominations this year, with more than 300 riders set to compete over the next two days, for a share of $100,000 of prize money, and trophies, including the Gold Camp Oven, awarded to the Graeme Acton Open Memorial Draft winner. Click to check the original article.
Wodonga sold to cheaper trend
The market was about $100 a head cheaper at Wodonga on Thursday compared to a fortnight ago. Click to check the original article.