Sport takes centre stage at Julia Creek
The Big Weekend is on September 29-30 in Julia Creek. Click to check the original article.
Vasectomised rams see success in the quest to tighten joining and lambing periods. | The Land
“The rams are young when they undergo the surgical procedure so it is quite easy as we use a sedative, pain relief and local anaesthetic. Wethers are injected with testosterone, an off-label steroid, each year, so they are not permitted to enter the human food chain. Click to check the original article.
Live-ex letter to PM hints ag has lost all confidence
The live sheep ban represents a red line for the farming sector Click to check the original article.
Take the inquiry to where the water is
A centralised, Canberra approach is not reflective of the concerns resonating within our regions. Click to check the original article.
Beef Checkoff’s producer communications efforts necessary
By Steve Springer, Cattlemen’s Beef Board I’m a third-generation cattle producer in Southern Wisconsin, and I’m also a representative of a national livestock video auction company. As a member of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB), I’m in a unique position to see firsthand how much care and consideration goes into allocating Checkoff funds each year. […]
Recruitment: Five top reasons to hire for ‘cultural fit’
Latest listings on AgJobs Central: Genetics and Operations Manager, Allora – Qld (Repro Group) Chief Executive Officer, Mt Isa – Qld (Southern Gulf NRM) Director Soil Health, Freemantle – WA (Agricultural Appointments client) Head of Technical, Fertiliser – Qld (Rimfire client) Station Manager “Bulloo Downs”, Thargomindah – Qld (Gibson Grazing) Chief Executive Officer, Brisbane – […]
USDA begins issuing $1.75b through emergency relief programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will begin issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to help eligible farmers and livestock producers recover following natural disasters in 2020, 2021 and 2022. “USDA provides substantial economic support for America’s farmers and ranchers through its critical farm program payments. These payments are […]
Fancy a property with a difference? 7,000 acres of peat bog have come up for sale in Caithness
The £7 million Glutt Estate in Caithness is seeking a new owner to take on this incredibly important stretch of northern Scotland. Named after the Old Norse word floi meaning ‘wet or marshy land’, the Flow Country is a vast rolling expanse of peatland and wetland covering some 1,500 square miles of Caithness and Sutherland, […]
FDA releases new five-year antimicrobial stewardship plan
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine has released its five-year plan, “Supporting Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Settings, Goals for Fiscal Years 2024-2028.” The plan builds upon the progress of the previous plan for FY 2019-2023. The five-year plans are intended to provide stakeholders with a transparent roadmap of the actions that […]
One of Britain’s most famous trees has been cut down as vandals target Sycamore Gap at Hadrian’s Wall
The famous lone tree which stands at Sycamore Gap, along Hadrian’s Wall, has been felled, apparently by vandals. Reports spread quickly on Thursday morning after walkers discovered the 300-year-old old tree had been cut down overnight. Local photographer Ian Sproat shared images via Instagram of the fallen tree. The famous tree is framed perfectly by […]
Strong demand as Mumblebone Merinos sell to four states
A dual top price and major volume buyers were the highlight Click to check the original article.
Farm Progress America, September 28, 2023
Mike Pearson tells us about the state of the farm economy as a result of a survey. As the combine begin to roll in the upper Midwest, bankers are not hiding they are uneasy about the economy. A recent survey from Creighton University shows most bankers expect the economy to soften soon. The Rural Mainstreet […]