The Week in Beef

Diving into the future – the people, the emissions and the invisible fences

In this episode of this special episode of the Week in Beef from the Intercollegiate Meat Judging finals in Wagga Wagga: * Lydia Burton catches up with Australian ICMJ competitors Xavier Graham and Michael Bradford. * She takes a look at meat judging overseas with Hailey Harmon from the University of Arizona and Tatsuki Kamata from Japan. * And Eric Barker gives a rundown from the Zero Net Emissions in Agriculture CRC field day and virtual fencing day in Blackall. * Number of the week covers El Nino, bullock numbers in Queensland and a new team at ICMJ.

Young cattle price surge | Beef jerky in fashion | Same steak, different story

To read about Buc-ees click here https://www.beefcentral.com/news/beef-the-backbone-the-biggest-convenience-store-in-the-world-photos/   In this episode of The Week in Beef: * The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator closed over 1000 cents for the first time this year, what is driving this price surge for young cattle? We speak with Cyril Close from TopX Roma. * Jon Condon has been at a Feeder Steer Masterclass in Ballarat which looked at the latest research and extension in the feeder steer supply chain. * Are consumers willing to pay more for beef when they know the back story? Professor Peter McGilchrist shares research that looks at this. * Emily Pullen shares the surprising demographic driving sales in beef jerky in Australia. * The number of the week looks at the growth in country abattoirs in Qld, live export prices and how to get more agriculture in curriculum for schools.

McDonald's Angus burger binned | Cattle prices climb | What climate drivers really matter?

In this episode of The Week in Beef: * McDonald’s has confirmed it has discontinued its Angus burger range after 17 years. We talk about the decision with Jon Condon and Sam White from Bald Blair Angus at Guyra. * Wagyu breeder and ‘Climate Mate’ from the North Australia Climate Program Vicki Mayne unpacks the El Nino weather declaration. * Commercial breeders Simon and Myriam Daley talk about their years of success in the Ekka Paddock to Palate competition. * The number of the week looks at the Federal Government’s export cost recovery proposal and Jeremy Clarkson’s cancer diagnosis.

US disease crisis | Carbon debate heats up | What about El Nino?

In this episode of The Week in Beef: * Jon Condon discusses the impact of the new world screw worm entering the US, what it means for producers and export markets. * Eric Barker explains how the carbon market is running out friends in Canberra. * South Australian Cattle Company’s Tim Burvill talks about the conflicting weather reports, saying the Bureau of Meteorology must be feeling the pinch in its latest weather outlook. * The number of the week looks at the amount of Angus aligned beef programs and deaths on side-by-sides vs quad bikes. This podcast is sponsored by Rabobank and Entegra.

Farm Fest observations | EPBC layers | What’s driving the cattle price surge

In this episode of The Week in Beef: * The team head to the Farm Fest field days for a somewhat successful look at the trends that are driving the field day scene. * Jon Condon breaks down the current cattle market and explains why there are some head winds coming. * AgForce cattle board member Adam Armstrong gives a sobering look at the rollout of the Federal Government’s new environmental laws. * The number of the week looks at the Advancing Beef Leaders program, cattle prices and the sheer number of tick infestations in New South Wales.