There has been a great crowd today at AG CONNECT Expo 2011 as folks from all across the area and country are enjoying the 175,000 square feet of exibits. I had a chance to catch up with this years Chairman Martin Richenhagen who told me he is very pleased with the event. Download Audio And AG CONNECT Expo show director …
SFP Talking with International Visitors at AG CONNECT Expo
One unique aspect of AG CONNECT Expo 2011 is the numbers of attendees from countries other than the U.S. and that is what attracts many of the exibitors. Eddie Walley, Regional Sales Manager with SFP, told me he has enjoyed conversations with quite a few people that have stopped by their booth from various other countries. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Great Plains Invites Growers to AG CONNECT Expo
The AG CONNECT Expo 2011 trade show has already seen quite a few folks spilling in this morning as one exhibit to see is from Great Plains. Doug Jennings, their Product Information Manager, told me they are no longer just a drill company as he talks about the equipment they have here at the show. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator …
GA Cotton Commission at AG CONNECT Expo
The Georgia Cotton Commission has been set up at the American Farm Bureau Federation/AG CONNECT Expo 2011 trade show this weekend. Pictured are Richey Seaton, Karen Nikitopolous & Nancy Coleman as they have been talking with attendees about the cotton industry in the state. Nancy is with the Georgia Cotton Woman as I talked with her about the show. Download …
Kinze Displaying Lineup at AG CONNECT Expo 2011
Many folks are maiking plans to attend AG CONNECT Expo 2011 today as it looks like the weather will be the big news tomorrow, so be sure to make it a part of your day as the show is open until 4:00 this afternoon. And one booth you’ll want to visit is Kinze to see their lineup of planters ands …
John Deere Brings Big Exhibit to AG CONNECT Expo
The doors just opened for day 3 of AG CONNECT Expo 2011 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. And one exhibit you’ll want to stop by is from John Deere where you’ll find a variety of equipment on display. I talked with Steve Detrick, Marketing Manager for John Deere, about what all attendees can expect to see …
First Southeast AgNet Family Baby
The very first baby born into the Southeast AgNet family made her apperance early Saturday morning as Naomi Grace McPeake was born at 12:18am in Athens, Georgia. Naomi is the new daughter of our own Julie McPeake pictured with her husband Andrew. Mom and baby are doing great and looking forward to getting back home today before the winter storm …
HLB Conference In Orlando Is Top Citrus Event This Week
Florida Citrus Mutual spokesperson Andrew Meadows tells what’s happening at the International Research Conference on HLB in Orlando in the first report. In the second report, he tells about a tour Californians will take of Florida’s citrus industry in conjunction with the conference. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator …
GA Beef Board Promoting Beef at AG CONNECT Expo
The Georgia Beef Board is one of the many booths set up at the American Farm Bureau Federation/AG CONNECT Expo 2011 trade show. Pictured are Melissa Slagle with the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and Ashley HUghes with the Georgia Beef Board as they were busy this afternoon serving delicious meatballs to attendees. Josh White, Executive Vice Preseident of GBB, told me …
Advocating for Agriculture Award Winner Ray Bowman
At AG CONNECT Expo 2011, Ray Bowman from Frankfurt, Kentucky is another one of the three Advocating for Agriculture Award winners as he is the Community Advocate Grand Prize Winner for his efforts in voicing support for production agriculture. I talked with Ray about his farm and other efforts he has been involved with and is currently doing. Download Audio …