Queensland on high alert bushfires rage and evacuation orders in place
Queensland is on high alert as bushfires rage in a country area of the state, fuelled by hot conditions. Click to check the original article.
Green Day Energy supplying biomass to energy user in commercial trial | 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 […]
K-State receives $25m grant for ag college renovations
Kansas State University has been awarded $25 million through the State of Kansas’ Department of Commerce Challenge Grant program. The Kansas Legislature challenged all state educational institutions to leverage private monies with the state funds at a three-to-one ratio for facilities construction and renovation projects. The focus of the projects would be to attract and […]
Henty plans 60 years celebration at 2023 field days | The Land
The 60th anniversary event will have all the usual attractions including the prestigious Henty Machine of the Year Award, the working and three sheep dog trials, Country Lifestyle pavilion, Farm Gate Produce Market, Baker Seeds agronomy trials, helicopter joy rides, live entertainment and the Natural Fibre Fashion Awards. Click to check the original article.
Patience is key in cattle cycle
Cow-calf producers are tasked with a hard job in the next 10 years. The job is to make the next cattle herd economically viable and be able to withstand the outside difficulties that are only going to intensify. This will include increased protein production, higher interest rates and increased feed costs. That’s what a recent […]
Versatile, large scale breeding and backgrounding operation | Video
Gleneagles is described as a versatile large scale breeding and backgrounding operation with an estimated carrying capacity of 15,000 dry sheep equivalents or the cattle equivalent. Click to check the original article.
Cattle markets building momentum | Beef Magazine
Cattle market direction is often difficult to determine in January of a new year. Carryover cattle sales for tax purposes may mask the true underlying direction of markets. Additionally, winter weather impacted cattle markets in late 2022 and through January 2023. For the moment, at least, winter weather impacts are decreasing, allowing feeder and fed cattle flows […]
The true story of St Valentine, his legend and legacy of love
Whatever the truth of the real St Valentine, the middle of February has been a favourite time for lovers since records began. We take a look at the curious history of St Valentine, and how an ancient martyr came to be remembered as a champion of romantic love. In modern times, St Valentine’s Day is […]
APHIS secures test kits for ASF, FMD
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is announcing the purchase of diagnostic test kits for the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank. This is the first purchase of these kits, used to test livestock for African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease. The purchases help increase U.S. preparedness to respond to high-consequence foreign animal diseases. […]
A castle-like mansion house in Scotland that is the perfect mix of modern and traditional
Proving that some properties really do have it all is the magnificent Borthwick Hall, found at the base of the Moorfoot Hills in the quiet village of Heriot. Few architectural styles get the pulse racing quite like Scots Baronial and, in Borthwick Hall, I can feel my blood quickening as I type. Here we have […]
Dry Creek Brahman stud tops opening day of 2023 February All Breeds Sale | Queensland Country Life
Nev and Megan Hansen, Oaklands stud, Kapala set a $14,000 for their two ET siblings. These topped at $24,000 for the two-year-old, Oaklands 225 selling to the Backhouse family, BTS stud, Kandanga. By Mr V8 Noble 458/7 (US) the bull weighed 812 kilograms and posted a scan of 19mm and 14 mm, respectively, for P8 […]
Michael Caughey, Merredin, wins CBH Group Member Director Election | Farm Weekly
“On behalf of the board, we look forward to the continued contribution of incumbent directors Ken Seymour (District 1) and Royce Taylor (District 4) following their unopposed re-election, as well as welcoming Michael Caughey, who with their skills, knowledge and experience will add value to the board. Click to check the original article.