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)
AL Watering Facilities for Livestock
Installing new watering facilities for your livestock is something your local Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service office can help you with. Â Report (1:30 wma)
President Talks to Cattlemen
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)
AL Preparing for Summer Beef Promotion
Plans are already underway for the upcoming summer grilling promotion for beef, according to Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Ed Whatley. Â Report (1:30 wma)
FL Seeking Beef Checkoff Dollars
With the amount of beef checkoff dollars shrinking, the Florida Beef Council continues to work on securing funding from others states. Â Report (1:15 wma)
GA Beef Board Plans Upcoming Events
The Georgia Beef Board is gearing up for upcoming events, one of which will take place next week. Â Report (1:00 wma)
AL Beef Excellence Program Deadline Nearing
Next week is the deadline to register for the upcoming 2007 Alabama Beef Excellence Program. Â Report (1:40 wma)
UGA Beef Cattle Field Day is April 18th
Georgia cattle producers are invited to take part in UGA’s annual Mountain Beef Cattle Field Day. Â Report (1:00 wma)
FL Vet School There to Help Industry
The University of Florida Vet School, according to their new Dean, is there to help the industry across the state. Â Report (1:30 wma)
Less Cattle in Feedlots
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. Â Report (1:30 wma)