However, following a large number of complaints by local governments about the time taken for the approval of works, the nature and scope of works allowed under the DRFA, as well as the program’s reimbursement process, the government initiated a much-needed independent review into the program last month. Click to check the original article.
A new two-lane concrete bridge is now in use at Sandy Creek near Taroom, replacing the timber strucure built in the 1940s. Click to check the original article.
The demand has been incredible, which Kathy Rowling attributes to the taste of the pork. Click to check the original article.
A live children’s entertainment show which boasts an accompanying chart topping album will visit Mount Isa on March 18. Click to check the original article.
This Darling Downs operation is making its mark at Crows Nest. Click to check the original article.
The amount Port of Newcastle will pay to remove this liability, creating an opportunity for the development of the container terminal, will be determined by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal under the Port of Newcastle Extinguishment of Liability Act 2022. Click to check the original article.
It’s not hard to find a cattle producer who has had a problem with black vultures and the threats and damage they pose to the livestock. The bipartisan Black Vulture Relief Act, led by Rep. John Rose (R-TN) and Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL) has been introduced. Related: High prices, low volatility It would allow a […]
Store prices are as close to “even money” compared to feeder rates, as we have seen for years. Click to check the original article.
The Agriculture Transportation Working Group, a coalition of more than 80 agriculture and food advocacy groups, is urging Congress to pass the SHIP IT Act. The group penned an open letter to leaders of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Technology, Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works, and House Committee on Transportation and […]
Country communities can’t expect all of their healthcare needs are going to be met within their local area, that’s just not realistic, but they should be able to expect access to the likes of GPs, dental care, mental health services and a range of high-quality hospital services within a reasonable radius of where they live. […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $43 million in meat and poultry processing research, innovation and expansion in support of its ongoing efforts to transform the food system at every stage along the supply chain. The investment is funded through the American Rescue Plan and the Agriculture and […]
2023 began with much optimism for cattle market prices and the first few months have lived up to expectations. Cattle prices have rallied sharply since the first of the year. Prices for 500-600 pound steers are 10 to 15 percent higher in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Kentucky than they were during the first week of January. […]