Rural crime increases. Everett Griner tells us all about this dilemma today.
Lake County Extension to host horsemanship program
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
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, …
FL Livestock Market Report
Here are the numbers from the cattle markets held across Florida this past week.
Cattlemen Fighting for Livestock Production
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.
Politics Effect on Agriculture
Everett Griner looks at COOL.
GCA President Invites Producers to Convention
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 .
AL Promoting New Auburn Lab Website
The Thompson, Bishop, Sparks State Diagnostic Laboratory in Auburn has a new website which includes information on policies, testing, fees along with helpful links.
Live Cattle Prices May Tighten in 2009
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
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.” …