It was early last week when the Georgia Department of Agriculture announced that a flock of chickens at a commercial poultry breeding operation located in Chattooga County, Georgia has tested positive for H7, presumptive low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI). No other positive cases have been found since, but State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Cobb says testing continues. Owners of poultry flocks …
ABAC Holding Gee Haw Whoa Back Rodeo This Week
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) in Tifton, Georgia hopes rodeo fans will join them April 7-8 for their annual “Gee Haw Whoa Back” rodeo. ABAC’s Dr. Tim Marshall says this it’s all a part of Homecoming Week 2017, and spectators will be entertained with competition during the Professional Cowboy Association-sanctioned rodeo. For more information on rodeo tickets or Homecoming Week, …
Florida, Georgia to Split Fees for Special Master
From: The News Service of Florida Florida and Georgia will split nearly $51,000 in additional fees for Special Master Ralph Lancaster, who in February sided with Georgia in a long-running legal battle about water use in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river system. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Agriculture Fares Well in 2017 Georgia Legislative Session
Georgia lawmakers wrapped up the 2017 session during the early morning hours last Friday and overall, it was a good 40-day run for the agriculture industry. From initiatives that affect rural Georgia, to liability protections for livestock management practices, to state budget support of agriculture programs and projects, Bryan Tolar with the Georgia Agribusiness Council says agriculture fared well during …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending March 31st, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …
GCA Pleased with Georgia Legislative Session
The 2017 Georgia legislative session wrapped up last night, and during this morning’s general membership meeting at the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Convention and Trade Show in Perry, members heard a report about bills of interest to agriculture that had passed. Randall Weiseman talked with Chris Taylor, chairman of the GCA Legislative Committee about those bills. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares …
Incoming GCA President Encourages Producers to Get Involved
The 2017 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show, in conjunction with the annual Beef Expo, continues today at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Incoming GCA President, Lee Brown from Comer, says he is looking forward to the upcoming year and encourages producers to get involved. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …
GCA President Invites Producers to Annual Convention
The 2017 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show, in conjunction with the annual Beef Expo, is underway at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman caught up with GCA President, Kyle Gillooly, who looks back at the past year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …
Gee Haw Whoa Back Rodeo at ABAC April 7-8
Rodeo fans are invited to Tifton, Georgia April 7-8 as that’s when Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) will hold their annual “Gee Haw Whoa Back” rodeo. ABAC’s Dr. Tim Marshall says this is part of Homecoming Week 2017. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention and Beef Expo in Perry
Cattle producers are invited to attend the 2017 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Convention and Trade Show being held this week at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. GCA Executive Vice President Will Bentley says the annual event is once again being held in conjunction with the beef expo. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …