Rural Achievers ready to hand over the reins
Rural Achievers cap off a whirlwind year. Click to check the original article.
Much-loved Emerald Show president set to part with role
Happy International Women’s Day! Meet an inspiring woman who has made a significant contribution at the Emerald Show. Click to check the original article.
Heavy stocks weigh on markets
Can Australian values hold or rally if global sentiment and export competition remains unchanged? Click to check the original article.
Arts and STEM: How the best schools are getting the right balance between science and creativity
Curriculums and A-level choices may be gravitating towards science and technology, but the Arts still have much to offer in terms of life lessons, balance and presentational skills, finds Lucy Higginson. The pianist Myra Hess — who famously gave daily concerts in the National Gallery throughout the Blitz — is one of many to have […]
Additional $89m announced for independent meat processors
USDA is investing another $89 million to finance the startup and expansion of independent meat processors across the nation, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced at the National Farmers Union convention, being held this week in San Francisco. The funding supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s action plan for a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and […]
USDA proposes new ‘Product of USA’ label requirements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a proposed rule outlining new requirements that better align the voluntary “Product of USA” label with consumers’ interpretation of the claim. The proposed rule allows the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label claim to be used on meat, poultry and egg products only when they are derived […]
Retained placenta in beef cattle
Retention of fetal membranes, or retained placenta, in cows usually is defined is defined as failure to expel fetal membranes within 24 hours after parturition. Normally the expulsion occurs within eight hours after delivery of the calf. The placenta is retained when the cotyledons on the placenta do not detach from the caruncles on the uterus during […]
A glorious country house with library, gym and treehouse, in a hamlet a stone’s throw from Guildford
A decade ago, Orange Grove near Guildford came up for sale via Country Life; now, the owners are moving on, leaving the house in fabulous condition compared to what they bought in 2012. Penny Churchill takes a look. Knight Frank and Savills are joint agents in the relaunch, at a guide price of £6.3m, of […]
Maitland heifers sell to $4400 at special sale
Quality genetics attracted bids as high as $4400 for future breeders. Click to check the original article.
Click go the shears this week
Strong competition is expected for the shearing competition at this week’s 50th Wagin Woolorama. Click to check the original article.
'Check your shed': 1977 Torana uncovered on rural Queensland farm
Auctioneer advises regional Queenslanders to check their sheds for Aussie-made items. Click to check the original article.
Moreton Sale eases, but better quality sells well
Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew yarded 362 cattle at the Moreton Saleyards. Click to check the original article.