Tractor winner as happy as Gary
A Muswellbrook man has won a brand new Farmall tractor. Click to check the original article.
Council to address primary health care issues in Mission Beach | North Queensland Register
“Healthcare is not traditionally the responsibility of local government, however with reduced access to medical services, medical centres closing their doors completely, and the continued outcry from our community for Council to address the healthcare shortage, Council had to work strategically and innovatively to provide a solution,” Cr Nolan said. Click to check the original […]
West Qld sheep producers sitting tight, riding out price drop | Queensland Country Life
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 […]
Water survey fears, a welcome wet change, lucerne seed easing and Saputo halving plants; Getting the Upper Land episode 13 | The Land
Many producers fear the Department of Planning and Environment’s first survey on domestic and stock water may lead to restricted rights and excess metering. The department says the review is to get a clearer understanding of how water extracted under these rights is being used, and whether any changes are needed to improve the way […]
Basis levels soar over $100/t as US futures drop
US wheat futures are at the lowest levels since the Ukraine war started but Australian prices remain strong leading to high basis levels. Click to check the original article.
How to balance spring lambing with drought feeding
Good nutrition, a solid pregnancy scanning program and early weaning are among the pillars for success. Click to check the original article.
Building Hereford's successful future
Young breeders embrace opportunity at the breed’s inaugural Seedstock Academy. Click to check the original article.
FSIS, USDA launches exploratory sampling program for antibiotic residues
The U.S. Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS), in partnership with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is starting a new exploratory sampling program to assess whether antibiotics residues are detected in cattle intended for the “raised without antibiotics (RWA)” market. As announced in a June 14, 2023, USDA press release, this sampling program is part of […]
Repeat buyers show faith in industry at Kismet
Buyers pleased with carcase results from progeny of Kismet rams. Click to check the original article.
Timing, product key to fall cattle lice treatments
Dave Boxler, University of Nebraska Extension Treating cattle for lice when it is convenient—usually during preconditioning and preg-checking—isn’t necessarily the most effective approach. While late summer and early fall endectocide (drugs that kill both internal and external parasitic insects) treatment may work on most internal parasites and horn flies, lice may escape. Nebraska cattle are […]
A magnificent manor near Stratford-upon-Avon that was home to Anne Hathaway’s family
Once home to relatives of William Shakespeare’s wife Anne Hathaway, Luddington Manor near Stratford-upon-Avon blends rich history with some sensitive modern updates. Snap up Luddington Manor and you’ll step into illustrious shoes. Once part of the Marquis of Hertford’s Ragley Hall estate, this Grade II-listed property was also the home of the Hathaway family, relatives […]
What’s next now that farm bill has expired?
As Congress brokered a surprise deal to avoid a government shutdown, the 2018 Farm Bill quietly expired. This leaves the fate of many federal agriculture and nutrition programs unclear until new legislation is passed. Despite this, farmers probably won’t feel any effects for at least a few months. No farm bill means smaller initiatives like […]