Sunbelt Ag Expo Opens Today

The 41st Annual Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition opens today in Moultrie, Georgia. Tyron Spearman reports that while some of the crops grown there did suffer damage from Hurricane Michael, North America’s premier farm show will still have plenty to see and do. Sunbelt Ag Expo Opens Today Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …

COUNTRY Financial Partners with Sunbelt Ag Expo to host Youth Event

The 2018 Sunbelt Ag Expo kicks off Tuesday in Moultrie, Georgia and something new will take place at this year’s event. COUNTRY Financial is partnering with Sunbelt Ag Expo to host the Youth Educational Challenges. Lindsey Rinkenberger, director of agribusiness operations at COUNTRY Financial, explains. COUNTRY Financial Partners with Sunbelt Ag Expo to Host Youth Event COUNTRY Financial® provides a great …

Livestock Exhibits at Sunbelt Ag Expo

The 2018 Sunbelt Ag Expo kicks off Tuesday at Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia. And according to show director Chip Blalock, there will be many things happening in the livestock section this year. Livestock Exhibits at Sunbelt Ag Expo Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

8th Annual Legislative Livestock Showdown Results in House Win

The 8th Annual Legislative Livestock Showdown took place at the New South Arena in Perry, Georgia, as part of the Georgia National Fair. The highly competitive livestock showmanship event, co-sponsored by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia National fair, resulted in a fourth consecutive win for the Georgia House of Representatives. “This is a unique opportunity for our …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama and Georgia, for the week ended October 12, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. Due to Hurricane Michael, the Florida Livestock Market report was not available this week. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,700 head compared to …

Commissioner Black Gets First Glimpse of Hurricane Michael’s Damage

Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black got his first glance of the devastation left behind by Hurricane Michael during a brief flyover on Friday with  Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission Chuck Williams. “Unfortunately, our worst thoughts were realized, “said Commissioner Black.  “We saw months and sometimes years of work just laid over on the ground in a matter of seconds.” Pecan …

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Residents of Florida Affected by Hurricane Michael

WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Linda McMahon issued the following statement after the announcement of the Presidential disaster declaration for several counties in Florida affected by Hurricane Michael beginning Oct. 7, 2018. “The U.S. Small Business Administration is strongly committed to providing Florida residents with the most effective response possible to assist businesses, homeowners and renters with federal disaster loans. Getting …

Sunbelt Expo Preparing for 2018 Show

Some have wondered whether the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo will still be held after that monster storm known as Michael rolled through Southwest Georgia. Well, the answer is yes. According to the Sunbelt staff, thankfully the Expo grounds sustained only minimal damage from the storm. So exhibitor setup resumed Thursday afternoon, which allowed staff members time to make it safe …

Assessing Agricultural Damage in Georgia

Farmers and others involved in agriculture in Georgia have been busy assessing the damage to their crops and buildings after Hurricane Michael worked its way through the state. Some growers saw the wrath of Hurricane Michael, while others experienced Tropical Storm Michael. Staff with the Georgia Department of Agriculture toured some of the areas hit by the storm. Many acres …