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large block of salt Ellie Hattenberger holds a ‘work of art’ to lick up for auction during The Great Salt Lick in Baker City. (Samantha Swindler/Samantha Swindler/ The Oregonian) Buy a block of salt from a grocery store and you could lose $10. But after an animal licked it? Why, then it becomes modern art. […]
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Why TBL’s contract farming is a game-changer for farmers
Dar es Salaam. Some Tanzanian farmers are now less concerned about meeting their financial obligations, including preparing for the future of children, thanks to a contract farming agreement with Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL). The brewer, which began direct contract farming four years ago, has so far engaged with 4,524 barley, sorghum and grape farmers in […]
Tateetra prices hit record €8,500
Prices soared to €8,500 at Tateetra and Rathmore Farms’ fourth annual sale, which the farm co-hosted with Carnaross Mart on Friday, September 23.rd2022. That’s according to farm manager John Kingham, who reported four-star daughter Chocolat D Ochamps, born November 2021, out of a Kilcombe Matilda ET dam, topped the sale. In his wake, another heifer […]
Evening Edition | Friday, September 30, 2022
In tonight’s evening edition, find out about the lawsuit against Syngenta and Corteva, climate change in the farm bill, market analysis and this week’s top stories. Syngenta and Corteva lawsuit Two of the world’s largest pesticide makers, Syngenta and Corteva, illegally paid distributors to limit their dealings with competitors who made cheaper generic versions of […]
Scottish researchers awarded £16m to improve cattle genetics
New Scottish researchers awarded £16m to improve cattle genetics September 30, 2022 Improved genetics will be used to help smallholder farmers in developing countries According to a press release from Scotland’s Rural College, Scottish researchers dedicated to supporting smallholder farmers in the Global South through advances in animal genetics research are entering a new phase […]
Security Properties JV acquires $24 million asset in San Jose
Apartments Monte Vista. Image courtesy of Security Properties Security Properties in partnership with Hearthstone Foundation and Pacific Life Insurance Co. acquired Monte Vista Senior Apartments, a 118-unit affordable housing community in San Jose, California. Berkadia brokered the $23.6 million transaction, arranging financing through Fannie Mae. The acquisition marks the seventh collaboration between Pacific Life and […]
We spoke to a meat scientist and this is the key to perfectly cooked beef every time
All the different cuts of beef, the ways to cook it, and the variety of ingredients to pair it with delicious opportunities to make something amazing for dinner. If there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about how to cook awesome beef, it’s Dr. Jennifer Aalhus, a meat scientist who has dedicated more than […]
Despite robust production in 2022, beef prices are expected to rise in coming years
Consumers can expect to pay more for beef at the supermarket as prices are expected to rise by 2023 due to rising feed costs and intensifying drought conditions in key producing areas , resulting in tighter supply. In August, beef and veal prices climbed 2.5% year over year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics […]
Is Australia’s livestock contact tracing system prepared for an outbreak of foot and mouth disease?
Shortly after foot-and-mouth disease was first detected in Indonesia, Brad Inglis made the difficult decision to shut down his spelling yards, one of the busiest in the Northern Territory. “If there is a [FMD outbreak]we are a high-risk area with the number of trucks and the volume of cattle going through here,” Mr Inglis said. […]
“Tight margins call for careful spending by SA farmers”
Despite today’s high commodity prices, farmers need to be careful when spending money this year. Maize yields are a good barometer of overall crop performance, and maize production projections this season have improved slightly, according to Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Agribusiness. Photo: FW Archives Maize yields are a good barometer of overall […]
Prices are set to rise as the number of top stocks begins to fall
Last week there was considerable disruption in market trading as sellers and buyers headed for the plowing and Listowel races in what feels like a holiday week in Kerry. all businesses in the Kingdom, including market trading, are shutting down and taking a well-deserved break ahead of the traditionally big autumn sales. As we head […]
Transition Farmer Update: Fergal Watson Faces Personnel Changes
A combination of retirements and soaring input costs has prompted beef and arable farmer Fergal Watson to take steps to meet key transition goals. The Watson family – Fergal, his wife, Lucy, and daughter Eabha-Marie – farm 285ha spread over three farms near Cloughey on the Ards Peninsula in Northern Ireland. Mr. Watson’s main objectives […]
Positive results from hemp-based cattle feed study
A study from Oregon State University found that spent hemp biomass left over from CBD extraction – usually just treated as waste or reintroduced to fields – appears to be a good alternative food for lambs. Considered the first study evaluating the effects of feeding depleted hemp biomass on livestock, the research involved feeding lambs […]
From hydrogen trucks to regenerative agriculture: sustainability success stories from Climate Week NYC 2022
Scroll for our recap of a busy climate week in New York Since Monday, September 19, thousands of representatives from politics, business, science, academia, thought leadership and the third sector have attended events virtually and in person as part of Climate Week NYC. The event, orchestrated by The Climate Group, has been held annually since […]
Which grocery store in Prince George has the best prices?
The Prince George Citizen decided to do another comparison shop to see what changed from June 8 to September 23 at the grocery store. You might be surprised at the result. The Prince George Citizen decided to do another comparison shop on Friday to see which store has the best prices from Walmart, Costco, Save […]
9 Ways a Farm Improves Beef Cow Efficiency
Modeling work by the Stabilizer Cattle Company (SCC) shows that beef cattle farmers can reduce their carbon footprint by 40% with better management and the right genetics. For Harri Parri, this better management comes down to good herd health and balanced nutrition, enabling him to capture the full potential of his 200 performance-recorded Stabilizer cows. […]
Terry Bradshaw Ranch back on the open market for $22.5 million | Cattle
The beloved work ranch, home and showcase of NFL legend and Fox Sportscaster Terry Bradshaw and his wife, Tammy, which was also the filming location for the E TV series ‘The Bradshaw Bunch’, was listed as back in the open market with the Icon Global Group, after a buyer failed to complete an earlier transaction. […]
Smart and simple energy solutions for retailers
With electricity costs likely to double in five years, retailers need to look for smart solutions to South Africa’s electricity crisis. Picture provided. Steven Heilbron, CEO of Capital Connect: “Making smart and sustainable energy choices doesn’t have to be complicated” With electricity costs likely to double in five years, retailers need to look for smart […]
Can Argentina’s Dead Cow Shale Plot Save Its Economy?
Like countries in Latin America, Argentina has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Infection and death rates have risen despite the Buenos Aires government implementing a strict lockdown. These events have hit an already fragile economy and a struggling government hard. In 2020, Argentina’s gross domestic product shrunk from a stunner 9.9%. Despite the […]
The value of US exports is rising and food prices continue to climb
The value of US exports is rising and food prices continue to climb From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your agribusiness update. ** The value of all U.S. exports has grown at an average annual rate of 6% since 2002 and reached an all-time high of $1.4 trillion in fiscal year 2021. […]
17.35 lakh cattle vaccinated against LSD in Haryana
The Haryana government has vaccinated 17.35 lakh of cattle against Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). Thanks to effective vaccination, the number of animals with LSD in the state has also decreased, an official spokesperson said Wednesday. Now, animals less than four months old or those affected by this virus have been excluded from the vaccination campaign […]
Adjustments to Farm Bill Retention Programs Requested
The House Agriculture Committee continued its review of the Farm Bill with a Sept. 20 hearing by the Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee to consider the conservation title of the 2018 Farm Bill. Witnesses shared their conservation priorities and offered grassroots suggestions on needed improvements to the title that continues to gain increasing attention. The vast […]
Rajasthan BJP MLA brings cow to Assembly to protest against rising cases of lumpy skin disease
On Tuesday, the streets of Japiur saw massive protests led by leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against rising cases of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the worst affected state. Pushkar BJP MLA Suresh Rawat also reached Rajasthan Assembly with a cow on Monday. Viral disease has hit milk collection in Jaipur. This consequently […]
Burning patch a potential cost saver for extra power | Cattle
Ongoing research at Oklahoma State University shows that the process of burning plots has the potential to save cattle producers $20 per cow per year in additional feed costs. Most cattle producers currently practice prescribed burning in which they burn all of their pasture approximately every three years. “With plot burning, you divide that pasture […]
Bank financing for livestock farming remains low
Star Activity Report Mon Sep 19 2022 12:00 AM Last updated on: Sun Sep 18 2022 11:57 PM The livestock sector represents 1.9% of the gross domestic product and concerns 20% of the population. Photo: Star/FILE “> The livestock sector represents 1.9% of the gross domestic product and concerns 20% of the population. Photo: Star/FILE […]
Catherine Toth Fox: Buy more locally grown foods. Worth the extra cost
Mainland visitors are willing to pay more for local food while vacationing in Hawaii to help the state become a more sustainable tourist destination, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Hawaii. This is good news for local farmers, ranchers and other food producers, as well as restaurants promoting farm-to-table menus. […]
Prices are generally firmer in the smaller online offering of 12,318 head
From Wantabadgery, Riverina NSW, this offering of 168 Poll Hereford steers aged 12-13 months sold from 592c/kg for the lighter line 388kg to 593.7c/kg for the heavier line 411kg – $170 more than reserve. WHILE there were plenty of twists and turns in this week’s AuctionsPlus Cattle Trade Sales, the week’s end results were generally […]
Government to construct 1000 sheds for tribal community livestock
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated a workshop on “New Horizons in Sheep and Goat Husbandry within the Tribal Community: Challenges and Opportunities” here at SKICC on Saturday. Responding to requests and concerns from the tribal community, the Lieutenant Governor announced that the UT government would construct 1,000 sheds for the tribal community’s livestock. The […]
Auburn board passes budget with strong support from Auburn employees
Body of the article In a show of significant support for Auburn employee investment, the Auburn University Board of Trustees accepted its largest budget yet — $1.593 billion — for fiscal year 2023 during of its meeting on September 16. The new budget, which begins Oct. 1, is up $64.2 million, or 4.20%, from fiscal […]
Push for Senate passage of farm labor bill
Supporters of farm labor reform again called on the Senate to pass the House Farm Labor Modernization Act during a press conference on Capitol Hill on Sept. 15. Members of the industry have joined one of the main sponsors, Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash. , to induce passage due to the growing food crisis and rising […]
Kepak livestock supply boss gives outlook on beef trade
Beef farmers gathered at Kilkenny Mart on Tuesday September 13 for the Teagasc Winter Beef Finishing information event. One of the speakers for the evening was Jonathan Forbes, Kepak Group Purchasing Director, who provided insight into the market from both his personal perspective and Kepak’s perspective. Farmers at the event listened closely to the Purchasing […]
Study to explore potential for spread of monkeypox virus to cattle
While monkeypox has been circulating in Africa for many years, the recent outbreak across the world has revealed considerable uncertainty about virus transmission. People infected with the monkeypox virus usually recover from the disease on their own without medical treatment, but the questions raised reinforce the need for research to understand how the virus spreads […]
Comparison of car loans by generation | Economic news
If you are aware of any local business openings or closings, please let us know here. PREVIOUS OPENING AND CLOSING – The Cadillac Pub opens where Klingers was at 24 E. Main Street in Fleetwood – II-VI Inc. (pronounced “two-six”) will become Coherent Corp., taking on the name of a company it recently acquired. – […]
Slaughtering of heifers and cows in 2022
Increased cull cow slaughter and the number of heifers in feedlots have been key factors to watch in 2022. Each has implications for beef production and cattle supply this year and beyond. ‘coming. Beef cow slaughter was higher throughout 2022. In August, beef cow slaughter was up about 9% from a year ago, or about […]
Droughtmaster sire breaks world record for breed, selling for $220,000 at Central Queensland Livestock Exchange in Gracemere
A Droughtmaster bull broke the world record for the breed at the Central Queensland Livestock Exchange in Gracemere, selling for $220,000. Key points: Droughtmaster bull sold for $220,000 at Gracemere on Wednesday, breaking breed world record Adam and Shelley Geddes at Oasis Droughtmasters sold the bull to Rondel Droughtmasters He beats the previous record for […]
More than 5,000ha of agricultural land affected, 2,150 head of cattle lost
Heavy rains have affected most states (16 out of 18) in Sudan with 16 out of 18 in deplorable condition since the start of the rainy season in mid-June. This caused the Nile and its tributaries to overflow, resulting in floods and flash floods that caused widespread casualties and damage. The United Nations (UN) OCHA […]
CBN Anchor Borrower Program Risks Derailment Over Non-Performing Loans – Businessamlive
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending, also known as NIRSAL Microfinance Bank Limited, has recently issued a Final Demand Notice to agricultural industries that have benefited from the Anchor Borrower Scheme (ABP) to repay their debts totaling N5 0.67 billion. The action followed the CBN’s directive to the microfinance bank to recover […]
Beef prices in race to topple popular free-range chicken
Data center Beef prices in race to topple popular free-range chicken Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Zad’s Butchery and Meat Suppliers in Burma Market, Nairobi, August 31, 2022. PHOTO | FRANCIS NDERITU | NMG Meat is on the shopping lists of most middle-class households in Kenya. And in recent years, most families with disposable income consume […]
Updated price from Ruthin’s auction
RUTHIN Farmers’ Auction reports sales of 1,153 prime lambs at £130 / 279ppk and 241 ewes at £13. First Lambs (Auctioneer-Elfor Morris): A total of 1,153 lambs advanced through the day with an average weight of 38.4 kg at an average of 222 ppk. Corn feed vendors are always rewarded with a bounty with wanted […]
Redesign of areas planned for September 2022 WASDE
The September report on global agricultural supply and demand estimates will likely be the last time the USDA updates its production and use estimates before most corn and soybean growers in the states States are only heading to the fields for harvest and are starting to run sales and deliveries for their 2022/23. marketing plans. […]
Export opportunities for breeders
The Sunday Mail Commercial orientationAllan Majuru Discussions of export opportunities in agriculture often focus on traditional export commodities such as tobacco and peas, as well as emerging crops such as blueberries and macadamia nuts. Although they are generally the highest paid, the capital needed for meaningful production is often high, especially for smallholders and rural […]
How oats can help you save money on ground beef
There are many ways to stretch ingredients. According to Vermont Creamery, making a grocery list, planning meals, stocking the pantry and stretching your protein are all ways to make your food shopping count. When it comes to stretching protein, substitution and smaller portions are key. This principle applies to adding oats to your ground beef. […]
Walmart’s brilliant beef move could sizzle the stock
At first glance, this might look like a throwaway ad on a slow news day. In reality, however, there is more to last week’s announcement than walmart (WMT 0.30%) makes an equity investment in a Nebraska beef processor owned by a consortium of cattle ranchers. The move is just one of many steps taken by […]
Unique Farm Sells Cow Hugs | Cattle
Farmers are always looking for ways to generate more income from their activities. But a small company with farms in California, Missouri and Tennessee has developed a truly unique business model. The Gentle Barn sells contact with farm animals as therapy and stress relief – and has been in business since 1999. As founder Ellie […]
Researchers develop tool to help poultry farmers take full advantage of solar technology
Jessica Wesson Michael Popp, professor of agricultural economics and agribusiness, explained how producers could use the Poultry Solar Assessment (PSA) tool. The PSA tool helps growers make decisions about using solar power in their operations. Poultry producers considering using renewable energy on their farms will have a free tool this fall to […]
Wagyu is King at Morris Stock Farm in the Texas Panhandle
It was supposed to be a definitive steak tasting. A Texas Wagyu beef tournament, if you will. I had collected a dozen steaks, most from Texas-raised Wagyu producers, and even more friends to come and judge the steaks head-to-head. The white flecks of grease dazzled like stars in each piece of raw beef laid out […]
Farmers reap big | the herald
the herald Bulawayo Office LIVESTOCK farmers in Matabeleland South use provincially grown fodder as an affordable supplementary feed for their animals, which will help prevent livestock from dying from lack of grazing. Self-production of cattle feed is one of the cornerstones of the Second Republic’s vision to restore Matabeleland as the country’s primary center for […]
The Mushroom Council dedicates National Mushroom Month to showcasing the many benefits of mushrooms, including stretching grocery budgets
Expand your grocery budget, add more nutrients, eat more sustainably: whatever challenge you’re trying to solve in the kitchen, “Mushrooms are the answer.” This September, the Mushroom Council will dedicate National Mushroom Month and Beyond to showcasing the myriad ways mushrooms are increasingly a solution to many of the problems, wants and needs of consumers […]
Using Body Condition Score to Better Manage Livestock – Kiowa County Signal
By Rhett Newby Agricultural and Natural Extension Agent Resources [email protected] PRATT, KAN.- Body condition scoring is an important tool that cattle producers can use in their programs to get a better return on investment. Cattle scoring can give producers a better idea of the overall health of their herd and understand who needs more feed […]
Livestock futures look bullish for cattle and bearish for hogs
As of Friday, September 2, December Live Cattle is trading near its contract high at $152.37 after surviving an attempted sell-off in mid-May and numerous bearish concerns in the outside market throughout. of summer. Volatility remains low and the relative strength index above 50 indicates that the path of least resistance for price is on […]
Good weather, high prices and the most valuable agricultural export earnings ever, ABARES predicts
For the first time, the value of Australian food and fiber exports is expected to exceed $70 billion as good weather conditions and high prices continue for farmers. Key points: Good conditions and high prices combine to create a record forecast for agricultural exports Australia’s winter crops are expected to yield over 55 million tonnes […]
The county’s annual agricultural value topped $1 billion
County Releases Annual Agriculture Report – Recorded crop values for San Luis Obispo County hit an all-time high in 2021, with the total on-farm value reaching $1,081,952,000, according to the annual crop report released last week by the county of San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo. This is only the second time the county’s annual […]
OQBN VAC-45 Cattle Sales Series Begins November | Cattle
The Oklahoma Quality Beef Network’s VAC-45 program will continue to host a series of certified beef sales across the state this fall, beginning in November. OQBN is a partnership between Oklahoma State University Extension and the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association. The OQBN is a network of breeders, educators, veterinarians, industry professionals and livestock traders committed to […]
Women farmers need support
In South Africa, women often depend on subsistence farming to support their families and ensure that growing children have access to adequate nutrition. Today, with climate change and global warming affecting the agricultural sector, women working in agriculture are more vulnerable than ever. Due to the impact of global warming, parts of South Africa are […]
Online listings increase 35% as most young steer and heifer prices trend higher
From Grong Grong, NSW, this line of 80 11-12 month old Henwood Angus steers averaging 351kg fetched 641.6c or $2250/head. Another 80 of their heavier brothers averaging 391kg earned 611c/kg or $2390, while a third line of 36 325kg bottom weight steers earned 667.7c or $2170. LISTINGS via AuctionsPlus Commercial cattle sales reached 13,097 head […]
Varilek’s Cattle Call: Sideways with a Touch of Uncertainty
Cash cattle trading was noticeably weaker with a short slaughter week ahead. The north saw around $145 live and $225-227 capture most of the trimmed beef trade. The south traded around $141, leaving us $1-3 lower week over week. Some packers weren’t participating but had at least one offer by the end of the week. […]
HBL and AICL collaborate to provide livestock insurance to customers – Latest News – The Nation
KARACHI – HBL and Adamjee Insurance Company Limited (AICL) have collaborated to provide livestock insurance to clients. The insurance arrangement will cover animal mortality in addition to covering the accidental death of the client.This partnership brings a unique insurance product to the industry, “Working Capital Livestock Insurance Scheme”. This product further strengthens HBL’s agricultural […]
The Rise of Autonomous Livestock Finance Drives a Shift in Market Dynamics
One trend that has had a clear influence on the business environment for Australian ranchers and livestock agencies in recent years has been the rise of stand-alone livestock finance facilities. Not so long ago, farmers looking to buy more livestock to capitalize on increased feed after rains were usually limited in what they could buy […]
Walmart announces equity investment in Sustainable Beef LLC
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NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – Walmart is now working with the region’s newest rancher-owned company, Sustainable Beef LLC. Announce Wednesday, an agreement signed by Walmart, investing in a minority stake in the company. Walmart reports that the equity investment is part of a broader strategic partnership to source premium sustainable beef from Sustainable Beef LLC’s […]
US seeks to strike down Idaho water rights forfeiture laws
By KEITH RIDLER Associated press BOISE – U.S. officials are seeking to strike down Idaho laws passed in the last five years that pave the way for the Idaho Department of Water Resources to take control of water rights on public lands by ranchers federal with a state-approved forfeiture procedure. The Idaho Legislature, in court […]
Commentary: How to improve the global food supply? Encourage a more sustainable system
To make more informed decisions about risks and opportunities in the agriculture and food sectors, banks and investors need more reliable and robust biodiversity data. Two frameworks – the Principles for Responsible Banking and the Task Force on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures – provide solid starting points for the financial industry to address these issues. Both […]
R-CALF sees MCOOL opening up for beef due to new EV origin requirements
Any resurrection requires at least a little faith. No one is more confident than R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard for the return of mandatory county of origin labeling, or MCOOL, for meat. MCOOL is popular with many American consumers and breeders. Congress repealed MCOOL in 2015 after the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled it was hurting […]
Zimbabwe bets on cows as inflation soars | Africa | DW
They are an investment in four clogs. Livestock has become a secure financial option for some Zimbabweans. Hyperinflation in the southern African country has led to a loss of public confidence in banks and conventional pension systems. Zimbabwe’s annual inflation rate soared to 192% in June, its highest level in a year. The reason for […]
Well Attended Junior Cattle Sale | News, Sports, Jobs
WEIGHT TIM/FOR THE EXPRESS Katie Ripka of Mt. Nittany 4-H Ag and her big champion market rabbit pose for a photo with the rabbit’s buyer, Center County Commissioner Mark Higgins. TIM WEIGHT/FOR THE EXPRESS Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson shows off his auction number as the winner of […]
Heavier hefts lift, while lighter lines make it easier to line up 9692 larger heads
Part of a series of 342 Droughtmaster and Droughtmaster cross backgrounder 8-11 month old steers from Springsure, central Queensland, drafted in three lines at 275-280kg, dropping from 611c/kg to 644.3c/kg on Friday . AFTER an extremely quiet August, AuctionsPlus commercial cattle sales numbers rose this week, with 9,692 head offered up 83% from the previous […]
Beef. That’s what’s for dinner. 300 returns to Daytona International Speedway for 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series season opener
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 27, 2022) – Daytona International Speedway announced today that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a subcontractor of the Beef Checkoff, will bring the Beef. That’s what’s for dinner.® 300 back at the World Center of Racing for a third year as an authorized sponsor of the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series […]
Palthu Janwar trailer: Minnal Murali director Basil Joseph plays a lowly livestock inspector in this rural drama
The Palthu Janwar trailer released on Saturday promises a feel-good movie with plenty of drama. Basil Joseph, who rose to national fame directing the Malayalam superhero film Minnal Murali, is seen as an affable and naive livestock inspector in the film. Palthu Janwar is directed by debutant Sangeeth P Rajan, who worked as an assistant […]
County Agricultural Development, Enhancement Strategy Adopted | News, Sports, Jobs
Chautauqua County has experienced significant changes in the farming community since the adaptation of the Farmland Protection Plan (FPP) of 2000. The county has a diverse agricultural production sector, agricultural input and service sector, as well as sectors related to food processing and value-added production. To understand how agriculture has changed in the […]
Great Florida Cattle Drive and gas prices down again
Great Florida Cattle Drive and gas prices down again From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your agribusiness update. ** The 2022 Great Florida Cattle Drive runs from December 4-10, celebrating previous campaigns and celebrating 500 years of Florida “cow culture”. Reports www.morningagclips.com, the route will end in Kenansville with a celebration of […]
Lack of CO2 threatens Polish food industry
New Lack of CO2 threatens Polish food industry August 26, 2022 CO2 is also crucial for the meat and dairy sectors The subsidiary of Danish brewery Carlsberg in Poland could reduce or stop beer production due to a lack of carbon dioxide deliveries, which is becoming a problem for the country’s food industry, reported Reuters. […]
Anthrax kills nine farm animals in Saskatchewan, isolating herd
Breadcrumb Links Saskatchewan Agriculture This is the first case of anthrax this year in Saskatchewan. It usually comes in the form of spores caused by a certain bacteria. A file photo of Dorset Sheep in a pen. Anthrax is known to affect sheep. Photo by Rossmcf /Getty Images/iStockphoto Content of the article Nine farm animals […]
Bear Creek, Alliant Energy’s first large-scale solar project, is now operational
By Chris Crowell August 24, 2022 Alliant Energy’s first large-scale solar project is now operational. At 50 megawatts (MW), the Bear Creek Solar Project in Richland County is Wisconsin’s newest large-scale utility solar farm. The site can generate enough electricity to power approximately 13,000 homes. “This project represents an important long-term investment in our community,” […]
Market access, rather than price premiums, could become a key driver of carbon/methane reduction progress
WHO is ultimately going to pay for the carbon and methane reduction work in Australia’s red meat industry? The subject was discussed at an Australian Agribusiness Association rally held in Brisbane yesterday. MP Managing Director Jason Strong, BDO Director Responsible for Sustainability Brett Spicer and Anna Speer of Woolworths Greenstock pictured during the panel discussion […]
Nearly 720,000 tonnes of food exported from Ukraine under new deal
New Nearly 720,000 tonnes of food exported from Ukraine under new deal August 24, 2022 Exports of major commodities fell nearly 50% A total of 33 cargo ships carrying around 719,549 tonnes of foodstuffs left Ukraine under a UN-brokered deal with Turkey to unblock Ukrainian seaports, Reuters reportedciting the Ukrainian Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday. […]
Meat tax could help cut emissions, but needs to be big to work: study
Diving brief: An environmental tax on retail meat products could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in high-income countries, but it would have to be large to have an impact, according to researchers at the University of Oxford. The average retail price is expected to rise 35% to 56% for beef, 25% for poultry and 19% […]
UN works with US and EU to get Russian food to markets
New UN works with US and EU to get Russian food to markets August 22, 2022 Obstacles to navigation must first be overcome UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday that the United Nations was working with the United States and the European Union to overcome obstacles to the arrival of Russian food and fertilizers […]
Damerau: Livestock shows offer training to children in the region | Community columnists
Hey listen…. We are ready for all of our livestock exhibitors! Put your sheep, goat and cattle raising projects on the way to show them off at the Guadalupe County Fair. The breeding shows will take place October 7 and 8 at the Seguin Events Center. Help support our exhibitors by coming to see these […]
Energy crisis, agricultural crisis, water crisis
Guzman Energy isn’t exactly a household word, but it should be. The Denver-based company navigated through the Clean Technica radar three years ago with an innovative coal-versus-solar financing scheme for rural electric cooperatives. In the latest twist, the company shows how agrivoltaics can change the hearts and minds of local policymakers, convincing them to approve […]
Are Omaha steaks worth the hype?
If you don’t live near a quality butcher and want an option that exceeds supermarket offerings, then yes, Omaha Steaks is worth it. He really impressed with every offer. Start with the sales of Omaha Steaks to see if you agree that it offers top-notch food and customer service. If you order the Beef Wellington, […]
Livestock lockdown won’t hurt your first summer braai – but a lot could happen by Christmas
Herd of oxen standing outdoors. (Image: Getty) South Africa’s ban on livestock movements won’t hugely affect meat prices, an economist says – not yet. The 21-day ban comes as South Africa’s peak red meat consumption season approaches. Everything will depend on when exactly the ban is lifted. For more stories go to www.BusinessInsider.co.za. The growing […]
Let livestock invest in packing plants
The “Local Meat Processing Expansion Act” introduced by Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) would allow owners of livestock auction markets to invest in small meat processing operations. The Packers and Stockyards Act prohibits auction houses from owning, investing in, managing or operating a packing plant or meat marketing business. Senator Ernst […]
Coca-Cola bottler unveils sustainability funding program for its suppliers
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has introduced a new sustainability-related financing program, designed to offer companies in the soft drink bottler’s supply chain reduced financing rates if they meet key environmental and social objectives. CCEP described the financial scheme, to be overseen by specialist food and agriculture bank Rabobank, as one of the first of its […]
The Biden administration plays long for agriculture and trade
WOODWARD, Iowa — The United States could take international trade actions that could have an immediate impact on farmers’ operating costs and available markets for their crops, but the Biden administration has opted for a longer-term strategy , one of the best in the country. emissaries said Thursday during a trip to a farm in […]
Lumpy skin disease: Milk prices rise, work on war footing, Hooda tells Haryana government
Former Haryana Chief Minister and Opposition Leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda has called on the government to work on a war footing to deal with lumpy skin disease which he said was still spreading at an alarming rate among livestock. Hooda said thousands of animals have fallen prey to the disease, with livestock continually succumbing to […]
Defra rules eased during heatwave so farmers can feed livestock
The driest weather in decades has forced the relaxation of strict environmental rules allowing farmers to make it easier to feed and graze their animals, the government has announced. The temporary changes mean that farmers will have the opportunity to relax the guidelines of their agri-environment scheme agreements and make it easier to feed livestock. […]
Agricultural issues discussed during campaign stop at local farms
U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik, R-Saratoga, and Republican candidate for the 19th congressional district Marcus Molinaro both said Monday they would support reforming and expanding the federal agricultural visa program to help farmers to gain better access to legal immigrant workers, while lambasted New York State’s expansion of overtime rights for farmworkers. Stefanik and Molinaro spoke […]
Walmart Shoppers Replace Lunch Meat With Beans
Walmart says inflation continues to impact its shoppers, especially those with lower incomes. CFO John Rainey explained how consumers trade meat for beans. Inflation has hit low-income consumers harder than their affluent counterparts. Loading Something is loading. Walmart shoppers are looking for beans instead of meat for lunch, the company said Tuesday, in the latest […]
Shortage of grass increases the number of futures stocks, but prices only drop slightly
Trade on the market circuit last week was dominated by increased numbers of beef and beef cattle, with a corresponding decline in lighter animals in many areas. The temptation is to associate these factors with very dry conditions; however, the effects of the drought varied across the country. It seems that the west has held […]
Breeding results and winners at the Tullamore Show
The Tullamore Show and the FBD National Livestock Show took place on Sunday August 14 and, according to show organizers, “over 60,000 people attended”. Judging in the pedigree and commercial cattle section began at 10:00 a.m. sharp and throngs of people and cattle basked in the August sunshine on the show ground at Blue Ball, […]
Prime Minister: health is not only the responsibility of the Ministry of Health
KUALA LUMPUR, 15 August – Health care is not solely the responsibility of the Ministry of Health (MOH) but other parties including stakeholders, public and private sectors and civil society, said today Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob today. He acknowledged that Malaysia needed a comprehensive and thorough plan for health care reforms after two years […]
Lamb prices under pressure from global imports
Deadweight lamb prices in the UK have fallen by 120p/kg over the past four weeks to average 525.6p/kg for the week ending August 6. The increase in import volumes is putting additional pressure on farm gate prices. According to HMRC data, there has been a 22% increase in the amount of sheepmeat imported into the […]
Is meat more affordable outside the United States?
While the high inflation food prices may currently squeeze family meat budgets, Americans have always paid less for meat. In 2017, the Houston Press shared findings from Caterwings, a UK-based business-to-business catering service. At that time, Caterwings found that Americans were paying $17 for a pound of beef tenderloin, which was close to the market […]
A little taste of everything for students interested in plants for livestock – Daily Democrat
Everyone has a seat at the Agriculture Program table at Woodland Community College. Its role could expand further as the nation battles food insecurity. Just recently, United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visited the Yolo Food Bank in Woodland to announce a $43 million cooperative purchase assistance agreement to help local producers provide food […]
Opinion: Stadium sporting authority takes us from elected to appointed
We are entering – for better or for worse – a new era in Chattanooga. We’re betting a big chunk of the farm on a minor league ballpark that will be built with mostly public funds and approved by all but one of the current city and county officials. In less than a month, newly […]
Q&A: Iowa State Fair
With US Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What awaits visitors to the Iowa Fair? A: For generations of Iowans, the Iowa State Fair is one of the most anticipated events of the year to celebrate our agricultural heritage, innovation and industrial achievement. Throughout 11 days, August 11-21, 2022, there’s something for everyone, from food and entertainment, […]
Midday mixed prices | Friday, August 12, 2022
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At this time, September corn prices are up 5¢ and September soybean prices are up 7¢. CBOT wheat is down 6¢. KC wheat is up a penny. Minneapolis wheat is down 4¢. Livestock prices are all down. Live cattle are down 63¢. Feeder cattle fell $1.13. Lean pigs are down 70¢. The WASDE report released […]
What’s New at the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Still floating on a high from this year record rodeo seasonthe Houston Cattle Show and Rodeo (HLSR) is already gearing up for an even better season next year. As subscriptions for shows 2023 have become available for purchase, the HLSR has announced new program updates that avid local cowpokes can start looking […]
Copying ASEAN neighbors could be key to Ph’s agricultural growth – Manila Bulletin
BEFORE GARDENER Yvette Tan This is part two of last week’s column titled “Seven Systemic Things the DA Should Consider Reforming.” In part one, economist Cielito F. Habito outlined seven challenges that prevent the Department of Agriculture (DA) from being truly practitioner- and agribusiness-focused. Now he offers suggestions to help get the ministry back on […]
PRODUCER-OWNED BEEF LAUNCHES WITH STATE OF TEXAS FUNDING
Nation’s Only Producer-Owned Beef Processor Awarded $12.232 million From the Texas Enterprise Fund AMARILLO, TX, August 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the state of texasthrough the Texas Enterprise Fund, intends to support the establishment of Producer Owned Beef’s state-of-the-art beef processing facility in Amarillo –– the only facility of […]
Rise in young cattle prices: is it a rally or a “dead cat bounce”?
The resurgence in young cattle prices this month, as evidenced by the EYCI chart below, begs the question: are these the first signs of a recovery from previous dramatic falls, or are they of a “rebound of the dead cat?” Originating in the finance and stock market industry, the term “dead cat bounce” describes a […]
2022 Sheridan County Youth Livestock Sale Brings in Big Money – Sheridan Media
Kevin Koile – Sheridan Media It was time for the young ranchers to cash in on all their hard work raising that prize of veal, pork and mutton among other animals. Monday night (August 8) was the Sheridan County Youth Livestock Sale, as ranchers auctioned off what they had and used the money to increase […]
Ellicottville Farmer Seeks Tax Breaks to Grow Fresh Vegetables | Business premises
A Southern Tier farm operator who specializes in growing various types of lettuce, herbs and other green vegetables for sale to consumers, restaurants and grocery stores asks the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency for a tax-exempt financing to build a corporate headquarters and growing facility in Ellicottville for the company’s vertical gardens. Ellicottville Greens, which […]
Texas dairy farmers see high prices and high input costs
New Texas dairy farmers see high prices and high input costs August 09, 2022 Texas is the fourth largest dairy producer in the United States Texas dairy farmers climbed to third place nationally in early 2022 and have seen historically high prices and input costs, according to an expert with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension […]
Periodic updates on grain and livestock futures markets
Posted 08:34 — December corn is down 4 1/2 cents a bushel, November soybeans are up 1 cent, September KC wheat is down 11 1/4 cents, wheat Chicago September is down 10 3/4 cents and Minneapolis September Wheat is down 10 1/4 cents. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 180.43 points and September Crude […]
Qld plans livestock biosecurity task force
The state will recruit biosecurity officers to prepare the livestock industry for disease risks as Australia strives to remain free of foot-and-mouth disease. Queensland will set up a task force to help protect the state’s livestock from ‘unprecedented biosecurity risks’ amid the threat of foot and mouth disease on Australia’s doorstep. Over 450,000 cases of […]
Meridian (NASDAQ:MRBK) vs. Ames National (NASDAQ:ATLO) Critical Contrast
Meridian (NASDAQ:MRBK – Get Rating) and Ames National (NASDAQ:ATLO – Get Rating) are both small cap finance companies, but which stock is better? We’ll compare the two companies based on valuation strength, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings and risk. Analyst Notes This is a summary of Meridian’s and Ames National’s current ratings, as […]
Producer Sentiment Rises Slightly – Farm Economics Barometer
New Producer Sentiment Rises Slightly – Farm Economics Barometer August 06, 2022 Higher input costs, lower prices among top concerns The Purdue University/CME Group Agricultural Economics Barometer The Farmers’ Sentiment Index rose 6 points in July to 103. Producers were slightly more optimistic about current and future economic conditions on their farms compared to June. […]
State plans to designate reintroduced wolves in Colorado as experimental, which would give ranchers more flexibility to harass, harm or kill
The gray wolf once inhabited all parts of Colorado, but was shot, trapped, and poisoned until it was eradicated from the state in the 1940s.Getty Images As Colorado Parks and Wildlife continues its meetings and process to reintroduce gray wolves to the West Slope, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service begins its process to introduce […]
Financing agreements finalized with Trafigura to secure up to US$55 million for El Domo development
News and research before you hear about it on CNBC and others. Claim your one week free trial for StreetInsider Premium here. Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – August 5, 2022) – SALAZAR RESOURCES LIMITED (TSXV: SRL) (OTCQX: SRLZF) (FSE: CCG.F) (“Salazar” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Adventus Mining Corporation (“Adventus”) has entered […]
Column: China’s agricultural imports to the United States reach new highs in 2022, but volumes vary
A plot of wheat that was missed by the combine harvester is seen during harvest in Corn, Oklahoma, U.S., June 12, 2019. REUTERS/Nick Oxford Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug 4 (Reuters) – China is on track to become the top international buyer of U.S. agricultural products for the […]