Monsanto Brings Mobile Technology Unit to Sunbelt Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops

Monsanto brought it’s new Mobile Technology Unit to the Sunbelt Ag Expo this year, which is a unique showcase of science and innovation. On board visitors can learn more about the latest in seed breeding technology and new product development. I had a chance to take the tour and afterwards talk with Monsanto’s Kathy Sehnert about the Mobile Unit and …

Valley Irrigation Helping with Water Management

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General

While the drought continues to be on many minds here in the Southeast, water is needed for our crops. And that’s where Valley Irrigation can help as new technologies can manage watering needs for most any type of field. I talked with Will Sheets about how Valley can help with your operation.  Report (4:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For …

Sunbelt Discussing Cattle Management

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia

A topic of discussion at this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo for cattle producers is the drought and making sure enough feed has been secured to get them through till next spring. One Auburn University animal scientist explains the discussions they are having with those stopping by the cattle barn at the Expo.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research …

FL Producers Attend Sunbelt Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

People from all across the Southeast are here at Sunbelt Ag Expo this week in Moultrie, Ga including a couple of guys from Florida I happened to run into around the cattle barns. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

Florida Food Safety Partnership

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson last week announced that his department will be working with the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), to develop and deliver statewide food safety educational materials and training for agricultural producers and workers. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Ga Propane Gas Association at Sunbelt

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

The Georgia Propane Gas Association building is another place many people stop by to see the latest in propane innovations. I talked with Mark Dmochowski about some of those and how they could be incorporated on the farm. Report (4:10 mp3) Also this morning, our Southeast AgNet affiliate in Moultrie, WMTM, was here to do a live broadcast letting listeners …

Trimble Agriculture Demonstrating Technology

Randall Weiseman Field Crops

Trimble Agriculture is at Sunbelt Ag Expo again this year with information about what they have to offer, and that includes RTK technology. I talked with Josh Pitts & Brian Kelley with Ag Technologies L.L.C. about how this can work for you.  Report (4:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

Solving the Labor Problem

Dan Agri View

Is Agriculture coming to this?  Seems like it is for a lot of farmers.  They are going to Mexico and farming their crops.  Everett Griner investigates this and asked a real important question for us to ponder.  If agriculture moves off shore, what do we have left?  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag …

Sunbelt Farmers of the Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Sunbelt Ag Expo is underway in Moultrie, Georgia. Randall Weiseman was on hand yesterday for the opening day luncheon and the Southeastern Farmer of the Year announcement. The winner was Bill Cameron, Jr. of Raiford, North Carolina. Report (:40 mp3) The farmers of the year in the Southeast Agnet listening area were Billy Gilley from Holly Pond, Alabama; Bud Adams, …

Ag Commissioners Milk Cows at Sunbelt

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia

Ag Commissioners from 4 states were at Sunbelt Ag Expo this afternoon for what has turned out to be a fun event…..milking cows. A good crowd was on hand to see Tommy Irvin of Georgia, Charlie Bronson of Florida, Ron Sparks of Alabama, and Ken Givens of Tennessee compete in a friendly cow milking contest. When it was all over, …