Are You Ready? We Can’t Wait to See You at Expo!
The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 43rd Anniversary show October 19-21, 2021. Over 1,200 exhibitors will display and demonstrate products and welcome thousands of visitors to the 100 acre show site. Crowned as North America’s Premier Farm Show ®...Sunbelt and Swisher Celebrate Farmers of the Year
Last week brought about the long-anticipated 2021 Swisher / Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year judging tour. State winners were selected in 2020, but due to the postponement of last year’s tour, these winners will be honored at the 2021 Sunbelt Ag Expo....Sunbelt and Swisher Celebrate Farmers of the Year
Last week brought about the long-anticipated 2021 Swisher / Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year judging tour. State winners were selected in 2020, but due to the postponement of last year’s tour, these winners will be honored at the 2021 Sunbelt Ag Expo...Opportunities for Youth at Expo
While the Sunbelt Ag Expo serves as a central hub during the third week of October for those in the agricultural industry to conduct business, it also serves as a place for students and young adults with a particular interest in the field of study to learn from the...
John Deere Unveils New Cotton Pickers and Strippers to Boost Harvesting Capacity and Preserve Cotton Quality
Source: https://www.deere.com/en/our-company/news-and-announcements/news-releases/2021/agriculture/2021aug02-deere-unveils-new-cotton-pickers-strippers/ OLATHE, Kan. (Aug. 2, 2021) – John Deere has introduced two new cotton harvesters – the CP770 Cotton Picker...Field Day – Join us Online Thursday to Learn from the Researchers
Rain may have our fields a bit soggy, but that won’t keep us from keeping you up-to-date on the latest research happening on the Darrell Williams Research Farm. While we can’t visit with you in person on Thursday, we look forward to you being able to watch the...
West Retires from the SAE Board
Dr. Joe West officially retired from the Sunbelt Ag Expo Board at its quarterly meeting in July. West graciously served the SAE Board for seven years. While he will no longer serve the Expo in this capacity, he will serve the organization for a three-year term...
It’s Almost Time
August means it’s time for a new school year to begin. It means high school football is right around the corner. In the south, August means the beginning of harvest season. On the Darrell Williams Research Farm at the Sunbelt Expo, we will soon begin harvesting...
Field Day Postponed
We are ready to see you, but Mother Nature’s outpouring of rain over the past few days has left the fields in an impassable condition. Regrettably, we are postponing this year’s Field Day until lots of sunshine dries out the farm. Be sure to follow our social media...
It’s Time!
It is hot in south Georgia, which means we are in full Expo planning mode. It’s time to make your plans for the 43rd Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo. No matter if you are a farmer, a rancher, a teacher, a banker, a student, a stay-at-home parent or anything in between, you...
New Technology in the Field on the Expo Research Farm
Partnerships are vital to the success of the Sunbelt Ag Expo and the Darrell Williams Research Farm. Most recently, Southeast Ag Equipment and Case IH helped to expand our research capabilities on the farm by providing a Case IH 3340 sprayer. The sprayer is equipped...
Making an Impact on the Southeast
As we round the corner toward July, we are closing in on the Sunbelt Ag Expo’s 43rd Annual Show, October 19-21. In just four months, Moultrie will welcome tens of thousands of visitors from all over the country to celebrate agriculture and the advancements that have...Headed to any Conferences this Summer?
Our staff plans all year to host the Sunbelt Ag Expo each October – it’s what we live for. In addition, we host a Field Day in July, featuring all of the technology on trial on the Darrell Williams Research Farm. However, we also enjoy traveling all over the...
Is Your Hay Award Winning?
This year, we are excited to welcome back to the Sunbelt Ag Expo the Southeastern Hay Contest. A tradition since 2004, The Southeastern Hay Contest has been keeping hay growers striving for the best for over a decade. Those interested in hay production make up one of...
“Art” on the Expo Farm
Have you ever seen farm research that looks like an art project? On any given day, various types of research are being conducted on the Darrell Williams Research Farm at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. On this particular day, the research looked more like art than farm research....
New Year – New Name: Farmer of the Year Program Gets an Update
After having celebrated the 30th Annual Swisher Sweets / Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award in 2019, the program is releasing an updated name and logo for the 2021 Sunbelt Ag Expo. In August 2020, Swisher International, Inc. changed its corporate...
Backyard Gardening – A Year-round Venture at the Expo
The Sunbelt Ag Expo is grateful for the opportunity to have partnered with many groups within our community over the last several years. Since 2008, the Expo has featured backyard gardening seminars and demonstrations. In 2015, a permanent exhibit space was...
We’re Rollin’ on the Research Farm
The largest research area on the Darrell Williams Research Farm located at the Sunbelt Ag Expo is the UGA Forage Bermudagrass Variety “Garden.” Dr. Dennis Hancock, former UGA Forage Specialist, worked with the Sunbelt Farm Crew to establish the plot over five years...