Lake County Extension to host horsemanship program

Randall Weiseman Equine, General

TAVARES — The Lake County Cooperative Extension is hosting a Natural Horsemanship Program on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The program will be conducted by Eric Anderson and Dane Hovey of Extreme Horseman www.xtremehorseman.com and will include a challenging day of obstacles for horses and riders that will build trust between them. Participants will learn how …

GA Landowners’ Protection Act Sent to Governor’s Desk

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock

This release came from Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue’s office: ATLANTA – The General Assembly gave final passage to Governor Sonny Perdue’s proposed legislation that limits liability concerns for landowners who open their property to hunters and agri-tourists. House Bill 529 started as Senate Bill 75, the Landowners Protection Act, introduced by Administration Floor Leader Sen. Bill Heath. Sen. John Bulloch, …

Cattlemen Fighting for Livestock Production

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Certain animal rights groups have been more vigorous as of late with efforts trying to influence state governments, and while speaking at the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention today, Executive Director of Communications for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Darren Williams said they have become a lot more sophisticated in their approach.

GCA President Invites Producers to Convention

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

It’s been a rain-filled day in Perry, Ga. but the President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Mike McCravy, still invites producers across the state to join them for the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and annual Beef Expo which runs through Saturday .

Live Cattle Prices May Tighten in 2009

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Current cattle prices are averaging in the low to mid $80.00 range, but USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam said while weak demand and large inventory are keeping prices low, factors should lead to a steady increase in prices as the year moves forward.

GA Cattlemen’s Convention Underway

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The 48th annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show officially kicks off today in Perry, Georgia as GCA President-elect Bill Nutt said the event is once again being held in conjunction with the annual Beef Expo. As a matter of fact, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is saying “Don’t let the rain scare you away from their 48th annual convention.” …