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Around the State with Commissioner Pate

Dan Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI)

It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”. The Commissioner talks about a big event taking place this Tuesday called Apple Crunch Day. Schools across Alabama will show their support for fresh, local produce by crunching into an apple on “Apple Crunch Day” this Tuesday, October 18th at 10:50 a.m. The Alabama Farm to …

Georgia Cotton Commission Invites Growers to Visit at Sunbelt Expo

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

By Clint Thompson The Sunbelt Ag Expo is a week away for those interested in attending the event, scheduled for Oct. 18-20, in Moultrie, Georgia. Various crop organizations will be in attendance, including the Georgia Cotton Commission. Executive director Taylor Sills invites producers to stop by and say hello during any one of the three days. “The Sunbelt Ag Expo …

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Sunbelt Ag Expo Scheduled for Oct. 18-20

Clint Thompson Georgia

By Clint Thompson The calendar has turned to October, which means the “North America’s Premier Farm Show” is just around the corner. The Sunbelt Ag Expo is two weeks away for those interested in flocking to Moultrie, Georgia for the annual event. Chip Blalock, executive director of the Sunbelt Ag Expo, discussed what attendees can expect to see at this …

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2022 Swisher/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year State Winners Announced

Dan Agri-Business

The Sunbelt Ag Expo has announced the state winners for the 2022 Swisher/Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. This year’s winners include:  Mark Byrd, Alabama Farmer of the Year Chris Sweat, Arkansas Farmer of the Year Jerry Dakin, Florida Farmer of the Year Scotty Raines, Georgia Farmer of the Year Wesley C. Parker, Kentucky Farmer of the Year Michael L. …

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Sunbelt Ag Expo Kicks Off Today

Dan Peanuts

If the latest in agricultural technology is what you are looking for, then the Sunbelt Ag Expo is the place for you. For three days, starting today, they welcome visitors and exhibitors to attend the 43rd annual edition of “North America’s Premier Farm Show”­­. Tyron Spearman has more details.

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Sunbelt Ag Expo is Back, the Future Is Now

Dan Georgia

After having to cancel the 2020 show due to Covid-19, the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition announced this week they will be celebrating the 43rdAnniversary of the show October 19-21, 2021. Over 1,200 exhibitors will be at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga displaying and demonstrating products. Crowned as North America’s Premier Farm Show® and the largest Farm Show in America with field …

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2020 Southeastern Hay Contest Winners Announced

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Education, Florida, Georgia, Industry News Release

Amidst many challenges of 2020, with Covid-19, lockdowns and disruption of supply chains, our livestock still have to eat, and our farmers did not stop working. Good hay is key for many livestock operations in the Southeast, either as a main forage source in the winter, or to close the gap between the dormancy of warm season grasses and the …