Majority of growers welcome a big break
March and April have brought timely rain, particularly for farmers in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Southern NSW. Click to check the original article.
2023 beef production forecasts | Beef Magazine
USDA’s World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB) publishes the monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. The report contains domestic and international supply and use forecasts for most crops and livestock products. USDA will update its monthly forecasts as more information about relevant supply and demand fundamentals becomes available. Tracking forecast updates and revisions […]
North Dakota Governor signs corporate farming bill
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed a bill, which modernizes the state’s corporate farming law to encourage growth in the animal agriculture sector. “These narrowly defined changes in state law will take the handcuffs off our farmers and ranchers and allow capital investment to flow into our state, growing animal agriculture, adding value to crops, creating opportunities for […]
Strong rebound in demand for U.S. beef in Mexico
U.S. beef exports to Mexico are off to a strong start in 2023, with shipments through February climbing 15% from a year ago in volume (just over 33,000 metric tons) and 13% higher in value ($186.3 million), the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) reports. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom says the increases have been […]
Steps to take before moving cattle to summer pastures
As native grasses turn green in May, many beef producers will often transition the cow-calf herd to grazing pastures for the summer months. Ahead of the pasture turnout, experts at Kansas State Universities Beef Cattle Institute share steps for beef producers to take to make this season go well for all. Speaking on a recent Cattle […]
What farmers need to know about carbon farming and ACCUs
Carbon sequestration is becoming a hot topic in the ag industry, with the value of an ACCU, or Australian Carbon Credit Unit forecast to soar, according to a recent report by National Australia Bank. That could be a handy addition to a farmer’s bottom line but the industry is still in its infancy, with new […]
Plant milo now to provide cost-saving cattle feed next winter
Strip-grazing milo (grain sorghum) is a money-saving alternative winter feed plan for cattle, according to University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist Rusty Lee. “Winter feed expenses are the killer of profits,” said Lee. “It’s the top reason for whether a cattle producer will make a profit or loss.” SPA (standard performance analysis) records of Iowa beef […]
Mental health support benefits from a Paw Paw
Missing your last target in an event always brings a cheer in Queensland’s clay target fraternity, which has turned the mishap into a light-hearted club that was active at the state championships at Roma on Monday. Click to check the original article.
Out and about at the South Coast Beef School Steer Spectacular
The South Coast Beef School Steer Spectacular kicked off on Tuesday. Click to check the original article.
Festival of Small Halls returns to regional WA with Iona Fyfe and Colin Lillie | Farm Weekly
If youve got some time to head out off farm this month, check out some of the events happening in the South West. Several beloved events are returning, bigger and better. Whether its the Festival of Small Halls, a Taste of the Great Southern or Cinefest Albany youll likely find something that suits you to […]
St Greg's student wins School Steer Spectacular junior judging
The two day event kicked off on Tuesday at Nowra Showground. Click to check the original article.
Mount Isa man responsible for shooting 41 horses at Longreach receives suspended sentence | Queensland Country Life
Sally Gall Senior journalist – Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I’ve raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region – its history, tourism, education and communications. Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I’ve raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and […]