Projects help support sustainable cropping
West Midlands Group has a number of ground-breaking programs on the go. Click to check the original article.
Light weight yearling steers make to 570c, heifers reach 498c at Dalby | Queensland Country Life
Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock made to 570c to average 528c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market averaged from 485c to 528c with the occasional sale to 572c, and restockers averaged 540c/kg. A large sample of heavy weight yearling steers to feed averaged 467c with isolated sales to 500c/kg. Click […]
Chemical breaks could increase residues
Screenings put focus on chemical residues from firebreaks. Click to check the original article.
Quality cows on offer at Monto
Cattle were drawn from all local areas along with the Boyne Valley. Click to check the original article.
Scott introduces bill to help small cattle producers
House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott introduced the Small Family Farmer and Rancher Relief Act aimed at helping provide additional resources to small ranchers. However, the largest cattle group was not consulted in the drafting of the bill and expressed initial concerns with the bill. “As I have said time and again, it is a […]
Renewables are cutting costs for farmers and more are to learn how | The Land
Jackaroo on Merino sheep studs in the Riverina, a lifetime working on the land with sheep, cropping and cattle. Graduate Charles Sturt Uni with degree in Business and a Dean’s Certificate. Graduate C.B. Alexander Agricultural College Jackaroo on Merino sheep studs in the Riverina, a lifetime working on the land with sheep, cropping and cattle. […]
Pretty as a picture Cape Jarvis grazing block
Real estate agents say you’d have to look hard to find a rural property as pretty as this one. Click to check the original article.
Orange death: Constable William Haviland, first police officer to die on duty in NSW | The Land
According to other report’s in The Empire of June 17, 1862, the coach arrived in Orange at 7pm and Sergeant Condell reported: “About 9 o’clock this morning I started from Cubong, in company with senior-constable Moran and constable William Haviland. Arrived at Orange about 7pm proceeding through the town, I heard the report of firearms. […]
Book early to secure pollination services, growers told
Queensland growers should book pollination services early, industry says. Click to check the original article.
A rare and exciting opportunity to build an environmentally friendly cottage on the Scottish Borders
Solitude, full planning consent, an eco-friendly cottage and magnificent views — is this what dreams are made of? Anyone who has submitted a planning application can tell you that it’s very rarely a straightforward process. You find your neighbours suddenly have a lot to say — but promise you that ‘it’s nothing personal’ as they […]
Colorado Department of Agriculture confirms cases of anthrax
The Colorado State Veterinarian’s office has confirmed a case of anthrax in a beef cattle herd in Sedgwick County. The case was confirmed at the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory on July 23 after the producer had seven acute deaths in the herd. A second positive case in a nearby beef herd was confirmed positive on […]
What is the true value of money?
Last week while I was finishing a marketing school my promotional manager (wife) set up another one in Deadwood SD on September 26-27. I will also be speaking all three days at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island Nebraska, September 13-15. One of the things that seems to be at the forefront of most people’s […]