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 …
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 …
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, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Sunbelt Ag Expo Kicks Off Today
The weather forecast looks great for the 2023 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. Those attending this year’s event will be able to learn about the latest technological advancements. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
EQIP Sign-Up Underway in Georgia
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia (NRCS-GA) has announced a Fiscal Year 2024 statewide federal assistance opportunity for agricultural and forest producers. This is through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), and the signup runs until November 17, 2023. It will utilize 2018 Farm Bill and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding. While customers can apply year-round, this application ranking date …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 10-13-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 13, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- October 13, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,979 head compared to 14,575 last week and …
Georgia Beef at the Fair
The Georgia National Fair continues this week in Perry, GA and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) staff has been talking with fairgoers for the past few days. GBB Checkoff Program Coordinator, Caitlin Jackson, has information about the fair, the new GBB cookbook, the Collegiate Beef Ambassador Program, and how signup is underway for Team Beef. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 10-06-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 6, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended October 06, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,575 head compared to 15,013 last week and …
Alabama to Shine as Spotlight State during Sunbelt Ag Expo
The 2023 Sunbelt Ag Expo is coming up October 17-19 in Moultrie, Georgia, and at this year’s event the state of Alabama will shine as the Spotlight State. Nearly 3,000 square feet of exhibit space will be used to tell the story of agriculture in Alabama over the Expo’s three days. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries Rick Pate told Southeast AgNet’s …
Conservation Easement Program Signup Deadline is Friday in Georgia
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia (NRCS-GA) wants to remind landowners in the state that Friday, October 6 is the deadline to sign-up for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for fiscal year 2024. ACEP has two components, the Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) and Wetlands Reserve Easements (WRE). ACEP-WRE applications are accepted directly from producers on eligible lands. These easements will restore …