Oklahoma feeder cattle auction prices jumped sharply the week after Thanksgiving. Calf prices, in particular, were $10-$15/cwt. higher and all classes were $6-$10 higher after Thanksgiving. Several factors contributed to the strength in feeder prices. Improving Feeder futures prices, a stronger fed cattle market and limited supplies of feeder cattle all combined to push prices higher. Oklahoma […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched an Interactive Summary of Biomass-Adjusted Antimicrobial Sales Data. The display applies a biomass denominator to adjust existing annual antimicrobial sales and distribution data for medically important antimicrobial drugs sold or distributed for use in food-producing animals (cattle, swine, chickens, and turkeys) in the United States for years 2016 […]
U.S. Meat Export Federation Africa Representative Matt Copeland was part of a recent USDA trade mission delegation visiting Kenya, and says he was impressed by the growth opportunities that post-COVID ecommerce offers for U.S. red meat in Africa. “There’s a business in Kenya delivering to their rural constituents miles and miles away from the commercial […]
Inspirational ideas for setting the table this season, selected by Amelia Thorpe. Crafted Christmas ‘Every scrap of fabric and leftover tin of paint is an opportunity for decoration,’ says Annie Sloan, who suggests painting napkin rings, dishes and more using her signature Chalk Paint, from £6.95 for 120ml, and combining them with napkins and placemats […]
Burghope Manor encompasses it all: flourishing gardens, interiors that showcase historic features with modern touches, and a ‘teen wing’ for seamless family living. Dating back to the 14th century, with substantial additions in the 15th century, Grade II-listed Burghope Manor is a symphony in Cotswold and Bath stone. However, behind the charming wisteria (and other […]
Max Armstrong shares that USDA’s net farm income up 14%, which was higher than earlier projections by the agency. Income numbers are up in several categories, but farm expenses saw the largest increase on record – 19%. Livestock production rose 31%, but a lot of that is chicken eggs, broilers and dairy products. Max digs […]
This week is the first time in WA that renewable hydrogen has been used in the natural gas supply. Click to check the original article.
Cattle for the Iincentive events were donated by Matt and Alice Edwards and Bryce Camm, Wonga Plains Feedlot. Sharon and Dion Porter, managers for Fucheng, Westmar kindly supplied the cattle for the sale and pre works demonstration and Martins Stock Haulage were the freight providers. Click to check the original article.
The charges relate to an incident at trackwork during the Birdsville Cup race meeting in August this year. Click to check the original article.
Tasked by Queensland Health, the LifeFlight SGAS helicopter and crew performed the mission as part of the SGAS partners’ commitment to assisting in providing the south west region and beyond with community aeromedical coverage, by donating 150 flying hours each year. Click to check the original article.
With beef availability projected to decline sharply in 2023, and beef demand remaining on solid footing, cattle prices are almost certain to rise. The most recent USDA monthly estimates peg the domestic per-person beef supply to decline by 5.6% next year. If this occurs, it will be the largest annual decline in U.S. consumer beef […]
The artist and actress Jemma Powell on a Spanish family portrait. Jemma Powell on My Wife and My Children by Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida ‘I was introduced to Sorolla by my mother, who is also a painter. He celebrated life and family in everything he painted. ‘This is a glimpse into the Sorolla family’s life‚ […]