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Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Collaborative is calling for state government action on its recycled water scheme | Queensland Country Life

Troy Qualischefski, owner and manager of Qualipac, a major supplier of vegetables to the domestic and international markets, said the region’s farmers had had a tough run with drought and floods and while not looking for a hand-out, believed government investment in water security infrastructure was vital in maintaining local food supply. Click to check […]

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Vilsack says ‘renaissance’ taking place in ag

While speaking at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack offered an early peak at pilot projects selected for USDA’s $1 billion in funds for use on evaluating climate-smart agricultural commodities. Vilsack remains optimistic about the many investments being made in rural America during the last two years to continue […]

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USDA announces additional $21.9m for meat and poultry supply chains

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced an additional $21.9 million of funding is being awarded to 111 grant projects through the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant Program (MPIRG), bringing total funding to $54.6 million. This year’s awards will fund projects in 37 states and will help strengthen and […]

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Feeder cattle prices Gaining Strength

The feeder cattle market has really flexed its muscles as we have moved through summer. The October CME© feeder cattle futures contract has increased by more than $10 per cwt since May and this can been seen in the market for heavy feeder cattle. Heavy feeders typically make their highs around this time of year, […]

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