GCA Convention & GA Beef Expo is Next Week

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

The combined events of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show and the Georgia Beef Expo are coming up next Wednesday through Saturday in Perry.  Report (1:00 wma)

President Talks to Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, USDA-NRCS

Speaking to cattle producers on Wednesday, President Bush discussed a number of issues, including trade and taxes. The president also talked about the 2007 Farm Bill and the administration’s proposal which includes increased funding for conservation programs. Read the president’s full remarks to the NCBA Spring Legislative Conference. Report (1:00 wma)

Less Cattle in Feedlots

Randall Weiseman Cattle

USDA says there are less cattle in the feedlots, but are also looking forward to seeing how the numbers come out in next month’s report.  Report (1:30 wma)