Why Australian agriculture needs its own River Cottage

Australian agriculture needs its very own celebrity chef to help change its image problem. It may sound a stupid idea, but in fact I’ve been toying with it for a few years ever since watching Rick Stein in his Food Heroes series describing to his followers his passion for the rural communities, the incredible food they produce and their role in managing the English landscape.

The state Department of Agriculture reported the following closing prices Wednesday:

Eyes Of Cattle May Become New Windows To Detect Mad Cow Disease

The eyes may or may not be windows to the soul, as the old adage goes, but scientists are reporting evidence that a peek into the eyes of cattle may become the basis for a long-sought test to detect infection with the agent that causes Mad Cow Disease. That test could help prevent the disease from spreading in the food supply. A study on using the tell-tale glow given off by eyes infected with ...

Saturday cattle auction is first of kind

BAY MINETTE, Ala. – Cattle farmers from across the country will descend upon Bay Minette this weekend in what is being called the “first multi-breed grass fed cattle auction.”

Grain truck crashes into State Bank of Niantic on U.S. 36

DECATUR - A truck driver was driving a fully loaded grain truck,weighing about 80,000 pounds, when he saw a car dart in front ofhim, carrying a woman and a child.

Arizona Farming & Ranching Hall of Fame seeks for 2011 nominations

The deadline for nominations for the Arizona Farming & Ranching Hall of Fame is quickly approaching. Form must be received no later than October 1, 2010.

Life isn't Paradise in town affected by drug trade: Part 2 of a series

Border problems involving illegal immigrants stratches far beyond Douglas and the surrounding communities and ranches.

Cochise County accepts $1.5 million from the state to help boost security

BISBEE â” âWe know the enemy and we will be prepared to take them on. As enforcement increases, so does the danger. We are prepared to deal with it when it comes.â

Farming and tourism buffer county

Much of Lincolnshire should be able to ride out any tough times in the future, according to a new study.

Agriculture group offers contests for teachers, students

The Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom is offering opportunities for teachers and students.

Farming accident kills man in Monroe County

TOWN OF TOMAH - A 45-year-old man was killed Wednesday afternoonin a farming accident near Tomah in Monroe County.

Mini-cattle could yield big returns

A Saskatchewan farm family is hoping a herd of miniature cattle will produce big returns for their operation.

Full Grain Elevators Impact Farmers

Any farmer would love to have a bumper crop, but there can be a downside. In some areas, there`s so much golden grain that there`s no room at the elevator. Monday`s rainstorm didn`t help matters much and there is a rush to store the harvest away.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Recognizes Work of USDA Experts Who Served in Afghanistan and Iraq

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2010—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today recognized the efforts of more than 20 USDA employees who served as civilian agricultural experts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The agricultural experts were part of the Obama Administration's commitment to provide civilian assistance abroad to help promote long-term economic development.

Man Killed In Farming Accident In Tomah

TOMAH, Wis. -- A 45-year-old man has been killed in a farming accident in Monroe County. The Monroe County Sheriff's Department said deputies received a call at about 2 p.m. Wednesday about a farming accident in the township of Tomah.

Heyworth grain elevator explosion under investigation

The grain elevator in Heyworth could be closed for a while following an explosion there Tuesday.

Mad Cow Disease Causes Cattle Eyes to Glow

Cattle infected with mad cow disease give off a tell-tale glow in their eyes, according to new research.

Nominations for Farming & Ranch Hall of Fame due Oct. 1

The deadline for nominations for the Arizona Farming & Ranching Hall of Fame is Oct. 1.

Should bullfighting be banned?

Catalonia has voted to outlaw the traditional sport. What will this mean?

Grain News

Ridgway, CO—The Grain Foods Foundation and the Wheat Foods Council have formed an official partnership, effective September 1, 2010, according to the Boards of both organizations.

Cattle confinement gets second DNR extension

The owner of a Scott County cattle farm seeking to expand itsconfinement operation requested and received a second extension ofits construction permit application.

Agriculture could face 18 per cent cut.

The Agriculture Committee met to discuss items including the Farm Modernisation Programme on 7 September 2010.

Cattle rustlers nabbed in Comanche County

Cattle rustling in the Lone Star State is a serious offense. Two DeLeon area residents learned that lesson the hard way when they were arrested by a special ranger and charged with theft of livestock Saturday.

Deyu Agriculture to Present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference

Deyu Agriculture Corp. , an emerging, vertically integrated producer, processor, marketer and distributor of organic and other agricultural products made from corn and various grains, today announced that the Company will present at the upcoming Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference .

What's the value of agritourism?

The North Platte Telegraph It's an increasing problem. Fewer young people are returning home to take over family farms and ranches, and those who do are finding it difficult to make a profit.

Cattle-burp eco menace mastered - by oregano

Herbal belch-squelch method also offers milky bonus A bovo-boffin in Pennsylvania says he has saved life on planet Earth from being gradually stifled into extinction by burgeoning clouds of cattle-belch methane. The solution is apparently to feed cows oregano.…

Organic farming may grow 10-fold in 5 years

Area under organic farming in India is likely to grow over ten-fold in the next five years on increased farmers' interest to ensure sustained yield at lower costs.

Organic farming may grow ten-fold in 5 yrs

Area under organic farming in India is likely to grow over ten-fold to one crore hectres in the next five years on buoyant domestic market and increased farmers' interest to ensure sustained yield at lower costs.

Agriculture's Outlook at a crossroads

ONE thing this week's ABARE Outlook conference in Canberra has revealed is that Australian agriculture is at a productivity and profitability crossroads.

Tax credits foster preservation for ranches

A tour of three ranches in Teller County protected from development emphasized the economic advantages of preserving land.

Southwest Ranches won't take away churches' break on fire fee

Religious leaders balk at giving up 75 percent discount Town leaders on Tuesday backed away from a plan that would have forced churches to pay thousands more in fire fees to help shore up a lean budget year.

Irritable eyes close cattle marquee

A cattle marquee has been closed at the annual Royal Adelaide Show after people suffered eye irritations.

Reforming Meat

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack wants to create competition in the meatpacking industry. We want him to go further.

Is Organic Farming Good For Wildlife? – It Depends On The Alternative...

Even though organic methods may increase farm biodiversity, a combination of conventional farming and protected areas could sometimes be a better way to maintain food production and protect wildlife.The findings come from a study of butterfly populations in UK landscapes by scientists at the Universities of Leeds and York. They found that organic farms have more butterflies than conventional ...

AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OFFERS FEDERAL RELIEF FUNDS TO NJ FARMERS

NEW JERSEY -- The state's farmers who had a bad season thanks to mother nature may now get some federal assistance. Tuesday the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designated six counties as natural disaster areas following high winds, frost, and flooding last May that ruined large quantities of crops.

Grain futures mixed Tuesday in Chicago

CHICAGO, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Grain futures closed mixed on the Chicago Board of Trade Tuesday as the dollar index surged 1.03 percent. Chicago Board of Trade - Chicago - Business - Investing - Commodities and Futures

LIVESTOCK-Cattle tumble as funds add to beef worries

Ukraine grain delays persist, Russia ban to late 2011

Alliance Grain Traders strikes deal to buy Northern Yorke Processors in Australia

REGINA - Alliance Grain Traders Inc. (TSX:AGT), a Canadian producer of lentils, peas, beans and other so-called pulse crops, is acquiring Northern

Ranches Find Market Serving Ritual Slaughter Needs

Some Maryland ranches have found a market serving ritual slaughter needs.

Farming still big in Boone

Despite rapid suburban growth in Boone County, farming remains important. Farmers say they want to keep it that way but still have the option to sell their land for other uses.

Alliance Grain Traders Announces Letter Of Intent for Northern Yorke Processors in South Australia and Continued ...

Alliance Grain Traders Inc. is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire all of the assets of Northern Yorke Processors , located at Kadina, South Australia.

Lightning strikes home during storm

SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. (WSVN) -- A lightning bolt struck the roof of a South Florida home Monday night. The Goldstein family was enjoying a barbecue on Labor Day, when their house was struck by a bolt of lightning.

Cattle Baron's Shoot Out

As metro Detroit saddles up for the Cattle Baron's Ball in November, the American Cancer Society is launching a new pre-event leading up to the Ball. The Cattle Baron's Shoot Out, presented by PVS Chemicals, will take place on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at The Huntsman Hunt Club in Dryden, Mich.

Russian-German Farming Company EkoNiva Plans Frankfurt IPO, Vedomosti Says

EcoNiva, a Russian-German farming company, plans to sell shares via the Frankfurt stock exchange in February, Vedomosti reported, citing the company.

Bringing agriculture and health back together

The relationship between agriculture and health may seem intuitive and simple — grow more crops and people will have more food and live healthier lives. But because agriculture and health policies are rarely coordinated, the reality is far more complex.

Grain stored by FCI not counted

Pawar and his officials did not explain that the figure of 11,700 tonnes they were quoting only counted the grain rotting in state warehouses. They left out the grain stored by the Food Corporation of India, the nation's main repository of wheat and rice purchased from farmers. Samar Halarnkar and Bhadra Sinha report.

Grain Valley rolls past Blair Oaks

GRAIN VALLEY -- The Grain Valley Eagles jumped out to a 42-0 lead at halftime and rolled to a 48-8 win over the Blair Oaks Falcons on Friday. The Eagles scored three touchdowns in each of the first two quarters.

Agriculture Ministry to proceed with irrigation project in north-western Selangor

SABAK BERNAM: The Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry will proceed with the project to upgrade the irrigation channel and retention pond in the north-western part of Selangor, its minister Datuk Seri Noh Omar said. He said the ministry could not wait for a permit from the state government to do so because the project had to [...]

Ranches Academy in top of state list for performance

EAGLE MOUNTAIN -- The Ranches Academy, a small school of 350 students, has one of the highest 2010 Adequate Yearly Progress results for a charter school in Utah.