May 25, 2021 | feature, News
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...
May 18, 2021 | feature, News
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...
May 11, 2021 | feature, News
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...
May 4, 2021 | feature, News
Water conservation has been at the forefront of research and policy in the Southeast for nearly as long as water has been flowing. More recently, Reinke Manufacturing and CropX partnered to install CropX field sensors on Reinke irrigation equipment located on the...
Apr 27, 2021 | feature, News
This month, we said, “See you later,” to long-time board member, Dr. John Jensen, after 14 years of service to the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition. Dr. Jensen obtained a B.S. degree from the University of Minnesota and an M.S. and Ph.D. degrees both from Auburn...
Apr 20, 2021 | feature, News
While the Expo’s mission is to provide ag companies a venue that is conducive to trade with customers, its extended mission supports the year-round education of all ages. Many students of all ages attend the Sunbelt Ag Expo each year. Those companies and educational...