Sunbelt Ag Expo Wraps Up Today

The 45th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia wraps up today. But a big event held Tuesday was the annual Southeastern Farmer of the Year luncheon, where Steve Cobb from Lake City, Arkansas was awarded the top prize. Tyron Spearman has a look how that event has grown over the years. To learn more about this year’s Farmer of the Year winner and the …

Conservation Reserve Program Pays Over $1.77 Billion

Nearly $2 Billion is given out for conservation efforts. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA has issued over $1.77 billion this year to agricultural producers and landowners through its Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The agency says the program is a critical piece of the Department’s efforts to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry on working lands. More …

Ideal Weather Conditions for Sunbelt This Week

By Clint Thompson Cool mornings and sunshine have provided ideal weather conditions this week for attendees at the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. As a result, an estimated 50,000 people are expected to visit the show, which concludes on Thursday. Chip Blalock, Sunbelt Ag Expo executive director, provided farmers, industry leaders and guests from across the Southeast a …

Key Georgia Leaders Announce Statewide Farmer Mental Health Initiative

by Will Jordan “Mental health is an issue we need to talk about,” said Clay Talton, Director of Field Services for Georgia. On Wednesday, October 18, during the Sunbelt Ag Expo, Georgia state leaders gathered to announce a new farm worker mental health initiative. Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Kevin Tanner, Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tyler …

AGR “Buck Off” Supports Florida Youth in Agriculture

By Will Jordan Alpha Gamma Rho, the University of Florida’s sole agricultural fraternity, will be holding its annual “Buck-Off” philanthropic event this fall. “Buck-Off” is a fundraising campaign aimed at financing student projects for Florida FFA and 4-H Youth Development Programs. Through fundraising for FFA and 4-H programs, the University of Florida’s Alpha Gamma Rho seeks to grow their collaborative …

Grain and Livestock Trading Update

There are a variety of factors affecting both the grain and livestock trades at this time.  Mark Oppold has an update. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …

CattleCon24 Registration Continues

For cattle producers who have yet to do so, registration and housing continues for the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show being held in Orlando, Florida January 31-February 2, 2024. Those attending will be able to take part in a variety of educational opportunities including the CattleFax Outlook Seminar. There will be weather and industry updates, grazing management workshops and …

“Farming Means Business and Business is Booming”

by Will Jordan The 45th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo kicked off this past Tuesday in Moultrie, Ga. The Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year awards saw Darrel Haynes of Alabama, Wade Purvis of Florida and Bart Davis of Georgia receive their respective state farmer of the year awards. Other states recognized with Farmer of the Year Awards included …

Day Two for Sunbelt Ag Expo

It’s day two of the 2023 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. Folks from across the Southeast were on hand yesterday and more are expected today. Tyron Spearman has a look at some of the activities taking place this year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …