As pastures begin to green up, unwanted weeds may start to pop up too. Early spring is an excellent time to clean up biennials, winter annuals, and some perennials present in pastures. This article will focus on management considerations for weeds we might find in the early spring. Related: New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and […]
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spent the morning and part of the afternoon testifying before the House Agriculture Committee. Committee Chair GT Thompson, R-Penn., said his appearance came at a critical time as debate over a new farm bill heats up. As expected, much of the conversation turned to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, with opinions […]
There are some management and health programs that consistently increase sale price of beef calves. An analysis of calf sales through the Superior Livestock Auction by Kansas State University and Merck Animal Health looked at traits of load lots of calves that had impacted sales price. This analysis included 15,287 lots with over 2.5 million […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Guidance for Industry (GFI) No. 263 goes into effect in June 2023, transitioning 91 livestock antibiotics, previously available over the counter (OTC), to prescription status. Some manufacturers may transition before this timeframe, thus to help producers get ahead of the changes to come, Valley Vet Supply Technical Service […]
The annual sale produced a complete clearance. Click to check the original article.
Britain’s greatest-ever architect, Sir Christopher Wren, was the rector’s son in East Knoyle, where he was born and grew up. And while that even older rectory is now long gone, the Old Rectory that followed it is still there — and now it’s seeking a new owner. Dr Christopher Wren was rector of the Wiltshire […]
However, with weeds becoming more resistant to herbicides by the year, it is evident that either pesticide development needs to rapidly accelerate in speed (but with increasing regulations for testing, this seems unlikely) or farmers need to innovate with weed management techniques. Click to check the original article.
A research paper detailing the benefits that cattle producers in western Queensland and Western Australia have gained from maintaining wild dogs on their properties has met with a neutral response by industry bodies. Click to check the original article.
Picturesque Clarence Downs covers 1182 hectares and is estimated to carry about 300 cows and calves. Click to check the original article.
Twelve months ago, the New England green pasture feedlot, Upton Farms sold to Queensland Wagyu breeder Adam Rea for $88 million WIWO including 4000 head of cattle. OVER the past 12 months, a record number of grazing properties have been listed and sold in the tightly held New England region of northern New South Wales. […]
Store cattle market results have been solid and better than expected for some big lines of black steers and heifers. Click to check the original article.
The pregnancy breath test research trial is happening at Fletcherview Station. Click to check the original article.