Sunbelt Ag Expo is Right Around the Corner; Plan Your Trip Today
The Sunbelt Ag Expo is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to see you there! Whether you’re a farmer, a gardener, someone visiting for the first time, coming back after years of attendance, or a student, there’s something for everyone to explore during the...
What Telehealth Means When the Nearest Specialist Is 90 Miles Away
By Jeff Austin, EVP of Network Operations at Kinetic A farmer in his early sixties is managing a chronic condition that takes more than a biannual visit with his family doctor. It’s the kind that needs a specialist looking at his numbers every few months, and the...
Growing Food, People, and Community
By Brooke Cannon, 2026 Sunbelt Ag Expo Social Media Intern EVERY MEAL TELLS a story. Behind every jar of honey, package of bacon, or a basket of peaches, is a farmer and a community that depends on agriculture. Through the Georgia Grown program, these stories are...
A Walk on the Livestock Side
By Lois Bachle, 2026 Sunbelt Ag Expo Social Media Intern Across the Beef Barn, Dairy Exhibit, Poultry Building, Equine Exhibit and Sheep and Goat Barn, visitors can experience hands-on demonstrations, interact with industry experts and discover the innovations shaping...
Press Release: 48th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo – Driving Agribusiness Forward
News Release Contact: Becca Turner 229-891-5647 Email:becca@sunbeltexpo.com For Immediate Release 2026 – Driving Agribusiness Forward The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 48th Anniversary show October 20-22, 2026. Over 800 exhibitors will...
2026 Sunbelt Ag Expo Top Innovation Award Winners
2026 Sunbelt Ag Expo Innovation Award Winners Learn more about each Top Innovation product below. These are in alphabetical order by company name and not an official ranking of the top awards. To learn more about the Sunbelt Ag Expo Innovation Award, visit...
What to see at the Sunbelt Ag Expo – 2026
Ag Teachers Check out all of these amazing opportunities for your students: Wednesday, October 21 Youth Educational Challenges sponsored by Hays LTI Contest from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Lunch at 11:30 am Award Ceremony at 2:00 pm Advocacy in Action Contest sponsored...
Precision Ag Tools Are Only as Good as Your Connection
By Barry Bishop – SVP of Kinetic Field Operations Agriculture has gone digital, and most farmers are not only familiar with technology. They’re pushing forward innovating, testing and dabbling with tools and data that are the next big leap forward. According to the...
BQA Certification During the Sunbelt AG Expo: What Producers Need to Know
As a cattle producer, adding value to your herd starts with the management practices you use on a daily basis. The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program helps you do just that. BQA is a beneficial way to learn and stay up to date on the industry’s latest and best...
250 Years of Feeding the US: The Legacy of American Agriculture
For 250 years, American agriculture has been advancing and adapting. Long before the modern world as we know it today with skyscrapers and city lights, America was a picturesque scene of open land. While today’s landscape looks different in places, some things remain...
2026 Virginia Farmer of the Year: Glenn Dye
Download VA Press Release - Word Download VA Press Release - PDF Download Photos At 13 years old, after his grandfather passed away, Glenn Dye realized someone had to pick up the slack on the family farm. As a teenager, he started helping his father more with daily...
2026 South Carolina Farmer of the Year: Jeffrey (Jeff) Massey
Download SC Press Release - Word Download SC Press Release - PDF Download Photos After marrying into a family in the seafood business, Jeffrey Massey soon developed his passion for the industry. For the past 26 years, he’s spent his career working to advance the...
2026 North Carolina Farmer of the Year: John H. Gross
Download NC Press Release - Word Download NC Press Release - PDF Download Photos As a 5th-generation farmer on Gross Farms, John Gross has deep roots in Sanford, North Carolina, where his family has farmed the land for over a century. When he was in the 11th grade, he...
2026 Georgia Farmer of the Year: Pete Gelber
Download GA Press Release - Word Download GA Press Release - PDF Download Photos Pete Gelber grew up in the Bronx, a part of New York City. His parents purchased a cabin three hours north of the city to keep the five children out of trouble in the summer. After his...
2026 Florida Farmer of the Year: Woody Larson
Download FL Press Release - Word Download FL Press Release - PDF Download Photos Growing up in a dairy farming family, Woody Larson always knew he wanted to farm. As a young child he’d sweep the feed room floor, bagging the sweepings to feed the dry cows for 15 cents...
2026 Arkansas Farmer of the Year: Murry Henderson, Jr.
Download AR Press Release - Word Download AR Press Release - PDF Download Photos A crop farmer from Northeast Arkansas, Murry Henderson Jr., has established his operation with dedication and resilience. As a first generation farmer, Murry understands facing challenges...
2026 Alabama Farmer of the Year: Charles (Chuck) T. Madaris III
Download AL Press Release - Word Download AL Press Release - PDF Download Photos What started as weekends at his grandparents cattle operation has grown into an industry leading family farming operation in Hope Hull, Alabama. Chuck Madaris, alongside his wife, Katie,...
The Buzz About Backyard Gardens: Learn the Benefits of Gardening & Importance of Pollinators During the 2026 Sunbelt Ag Expo
While nobody can feed the world on a single large produce or livestock operation, just about anyone can grow something fresh at home for their family. Whether it’s a large backyard garden with just about every crop available to grow in the summer, a blueberry bush, or...