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NCBA files comments on USDA traceability rule

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) filed comments on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed rule “Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison” to emphasize the importance of electronic animal identification to protect the cattle industry from the threat of a foreign animal disease. USDA’s proposed rule would apply […]

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Ag groups say Wall Street rules should not extend to family farms

Wall Street rules intended for publicly traded companies should not extend to family farms. That is the message the American Farm Bureau Federation and six other agricultural groups sent to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC proposed a rule to require public companies to report on Scope 3 emissions, which are the result of […]

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Head ’em up to other grass

Cattle producers generally agree: Fencing is one of those chores around the ranch that drains time and energy. But fences and other permanent or temporary structures are a key tool in managing grazing distribution in large pastures. What if you could improve your grazing distribution without the fence? That was the question Mike Williams and […]

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Fed cattle prices continue to rally

Fed cattle prices pushed higher last week and set another record weekly average price. The weekly 5-area average price two weeks ago was $173.10 per cwt which surpassed the previous peak price from November 2014. The average price last week rose even higher to $180.44 as cattle markets continued to gain strength. Related: Why livestock sales contracts […]

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Williams Gateway Expo back in full swing | Farm Weekly

It was a big day of family fun at the Act Belong Commit Williams Gateway Expo at the weekend with plenty to see and do for all ages. After being cancelled last year due to COVID-19 restriction the expo was back in full swing this year and a good crowd turned up to support the […]

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Weekly propery review: Recently completed sales

THIS week’s property review includes this wrap-up of significant recently completed sales across the country , and a separate article on interesting recent listings. Southern Qld’s diverse Tabooba makes $14m+ Passmores secure Condobolin’s Starsight for $11.5m Northern NSW block makes $7.75m Atkin family named as buyer of Fortuna Aggregation Woodwards expand with southern Qld cattle […]

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