Record-Breaking Year for Hay Contest at 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo The hay contest at Sunbelt Ag Expo continues to be a source of pride for hay producers across the Southeast. We caught up with Dr. Lisa Baxter to learn about the highlights of this year’s competition, including a record-breaking number of entries and standout winners. “This is our 21st year …
Gold Market Surges Past $4,000 Amid Government Shutdown The first government shutdown in almost seven years has given a major boost to an already strong precious metals market. Investors looking for safe-haven assets are turning to gold amid ongoing political and economic uncertainty. “As one investor said, the best place to pull over and park your money in uncertain times …
U.S. Ag Secretary Addresses Soybean Trade and Farm Economy Amid China Talks With ongoing trade discussions with China affecting the sale of U.S. soybeans, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently shared insights into the current state of the agriculture economy during an appearance on Fox News. Rollins discussed highlights from a recent cabinet meeting and emphasized the importance of …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) presence at this week’s Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, allows the GCC to educate Expo attendees about cotton’s importance. Part of that continuing education is promoting the National Cotton Council’s “Plant Not Plastic” campaign. Taylor Sills, GCC executive director, discussed the campaign with AgNet Media. “The Plant Not Plastic Initiative was …
Don’t Miss the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia The Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia is underway, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest events in U.S. agriculture this year. “Over 700 exhibitors will be on display and demonstrate products and welcome thousands of visitors to the 100-acre show site.” Recognized as a leader in agricultural …
Trump Responds to China’s Mineral Export Curbs With Tariff Threats Tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating once again, this time over critical mineral exports. The Chinese government announced it would curb critical mineral exports to countries like the United States, sparking an immediate and forceful response from the White House. “President Donald Trump threatened to up the ante …
The Immigrant Influence on American Agriculture I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Ethnic groups played a vital role in shaping early American agriculture. Immigrants brought unique farming practices, tools, and traditions that differed widely from one group to another. For example, German settlers introduced crop rotation methods and livestock management techniques distinct from English, Scottish, or Irish …
By Clint Thompson The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo this week in Moultrie, Georgia, means attendees can once again visit the Georgia Peanut Commission building for its annual peanut delights. Maddie Frost, project coordinator-farm and field services for the Georgia Peanut Commission, talked about the three-day event this week and what growers and peanut lovers can expect when visiting the GPC. …
Join the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Before the 2025 Membership Year Ends Membership is the lifeblood of any cattlemen’s association, and that holds especially true in Alabama. We spoke with Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who shared why now is the perfect time for producers to get involved. “We’re coming to the end of the 2025 membership year and …
Sunbelt Agricultural Expo 2025 Is This Week in Moultrie, GA The Sunbelt Agricultural Expo 2025 is happening this week, Tuesday through Thursday, at Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia. This is the South’s premier farm show, and “you don’t want to miss it.” More than 700 exhibitors will be on hand to display and demonstrate the latest in agricultural products and …
