“For the past two years, I have been calling on the Department of Justice to investigate allegations of price-fixing, collusion and other unfair practices in the beef packing industry. Unfortunately, the Department of Justice has seemingly not made these concerns a priority and both consumers and cattle producers in South Dakota continue to suffer as […]
Internationally-renowned landscape designer and Chelsea gold medallist Jo Thompson speaks about garden colour. Jo’s talk was delivered at Chelsea Barracks, as part of the Chelsea Spring Fair, one of a series of talks taking place at the venue during 2022 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Week. You can see details of the full programme of talks […]
Record-high April 1 feedlot inventories in this article last month. Estimates from the May cattle on feed report, released May 19, continue to show record high feedlot inventories. May 1 feedlot inventories totaled 11.967 million head, a record for the month and 2% higher than last year. Related: Mexico suspends import duties on pork, beef and […]
In recognition of May as Mental Health Month, the American Farm Bureau Federation will host a free virtual event, Farmers Saving Lives, on Tuesday, May 31, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. The live event will feature compelling stories from three Farm Bureau members who believe that advocating for mental health wellness is a way to save […]
Wonderful views and a watery playground on your doorstep help make these homes special, says Lydia Stangroom. Emsworth, Hampshire — £2,500,000 Located right on the shores of Emsworth Harbour, in Hampshire, is Dolphin Quay: A fantastic, new property that offers a superb standard of living in a truly wonderful location. As the location suggests, this […]
Retail meat prices remain higher than last year as consumers plan for traditional Memorial Day gatherings, according to David Anderson, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension economist, Bryan-College Station. Wholesale beef prices for many cuts are lower than this time last year, but retail prices have not declined yet in turn, Anderson said. Beef and pork production continues […]
The jostling for position, the amazing social dynamics and the extraordinary noise of the lek — the mating ritual of the black grouse — is an unforgettable sight. Jamie Blackett explains more. ‘There’s nothing quite so disconcerting as the sudden feel of a blackcock through the tent material.’ That should focus attention in the chamber of the […]
If you can’t make it to the 2022 RHS Chelsea Flower Show — or even if you can — here’s our look at some of the most striking things you’ll find at the gardens of the Royal Hospital. Pictures by Andrew Sydenham for Country Life. Chelsea wouldn’t be the celebration of gardening that it is without the […]
Max Armstrong reports that lobbying by food and agriculture companies has been pushed into the spotlight. Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth is calling on the Federal Trade Commission to study the market dynamics in the child infant formula industry. Max shares a look at the companies involved in the industry with insight on what they spend […]
Barley Australia director Trevor Perryman said the organisation had played a critical role in establishing and overseeing Australia’s barley variety classification and accreditation system, identifying key priorities for industry and serving as a key contact point for domestic and international customers. Click to check the original article.
For Queen and country (life) Past covers with a royal flavour Long to reign over us John Goodall unravels the history of our National Anthem Capturing the royal gaze Charlotte Mullins tells the stories behind portraits of The Queen A royal face for the future Architects reveal imaginative redesigns of the Buckingham Palace […]
Corner Cottage is a beautiful historic house, dating from 1460, that has been elegantly and timelessly updated to suit 21st century living. Nothing embodies the effortless blend of old and new quite like the interiors of Corner Cottage, located in the village of Horsmonden in Kent. It is a truly breathtaking house; one where 15th […]