The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking comments on its procedures related to the use of instrument technology in the official meat grading program. The proposed changes outline several key enhancements to ensure USDA grading is delivered with the highest levels of consistency and accuracy. AMS is proposing more clarity about when new (or previously approved […]
Senator Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., announced today that she will not seek re-election and will leave the U.S. Senate at the end of her term on January 3, 2025. “Inspired by a new generation of leaders, I have decided to pass the torch in the U.S. Senate. I am announcing today that I will not seek […]
As with the famous carol, John Lewis-Stempel and his labrador Plum are spellbound by the stars ‘with royal beauty bright’, as they are guided home ‘to thy perfect light’ after checking the sheep at midnight. Illustration by Michael Frith. Look at the stars! look, look up at the skies!O look at all the fire-folk sitting […]
The last several weeks of 2022 and this first week in 2023 have seen two substantial storms – delaying holiday travel yes – but also putting substantial moisture in the mountain west, some in the southern plains, and more in the northern plains and upper Midwest. It will be some months before the moisture is […]
Max Armstrong discusses medicines used for humans and livestock to prevent and treat diseases. But the challenge of resistance is increasing. In animal agriculture the use of antimicrobials is declining. The use of medically important antimicrobials in livestock have remained at reduced sales, which were down by 38% in 2021 versus 2015. Max shares that […]
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA are urging residents to take action now for major flooding in parts of the Kimberley. Click to check the original article.
DPIRD visits will ensure commercial and recreational beekeepers are maintaining their records. Click to check the original article.
The Thomson Brook fire, which was at Emergency Warning throughout the night, has since been downgraded to Watch and Act. Click to check the original article.
This year’s estimated total tonnage of 24.74mt, as predicted by Grains Industry of WA (GIWA) December crop report, is still in sight with both the Albany and Esperance zones still well and truly in the thick of harvest due to the unfavourable conditions prior to Christmas. Click to check the original article.
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 […]
Throughout the year, Tom Parker Bowles will be sharing his advice on how to eat seasonlly, month-by-month. We kick things off with his tips on January — which include an outstandingly enticing recipe for blood orange sorbet. What food is in season in January? Beetroot; blood orange; cabbage; cauliflower; clams; clementine; cockles; forced rhubarb; goose; horseradish; […]
The superior quality of weaned steers and heifers continued to shine during the third day of annual weaner sales at Northern Victoria Livestock Exchange near Wodonga. Click to check the original article.