Precision agriculture applications continue to grow and develop and were on display at Sunbelt Ag Expo. Let’s use Precision Planting as an example. I spoke with Bruce Sauder about what is new with the company that producers were getting to see in their exhibit. He says that some of the new units that they’ve come out with this year include …
State of the Blogosphere 2009
The 2009 Technorati State of the Blogosphere is worth your time to read through. The final segment of the report will be released today. Here’s just a couple of tidbits from the report and you can listen to my interview with Richard Jalichandra discuss the report here. The rise of the professional blogger continues. 70% of Part-Timers, Pros, and Self-Employeds …
Colleges On Display At Sunbelt Ag Expo
There are exhibits from land grant colleges throughout the southeast at Sunbelt Ag Expo. As a member of the Gator Nation I had to spend some time with the University of Florida. One stop in their building was with a display for the Florida Center for Renewable Chemicals & Fuels. On hand to tell their story was Sheilachu P. Gomez, …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Security
I don’t know how much of a security concern there is at farm shows today like Sunbelt Ag Expo but in Moultrie, GA the police looked like they were on the cutting edge with their unique tricycles. I noticed more security around the second day than the first. Perhaps that was due to more kids out? Sunbelt Ag Expo 2009 …
Baling Hay at Sunbelt Ag Expo
I got out in the field on Wednesday at Sunbelt Ag Expo and the most active area was hay baling. As you’ll see in the video clip, there were a lot of machines being demonstrated. I also stopped at the precision ag demonstrations and will have an interview from there to post later as well as getting to learn about …
Sunbelt Update From Mr. Peanut
He says he’s been the media director for Sunbelt Ag Expo for 32 years and he’s Mr. Peanut. Actually he’s Tyron Spearman, Spearman Marketing. Tyron also reports for Southeast AgNet. At Expo Tyron coordinates all the requests of the media here covering the event. In the photo he’s giving us an overview of the show during our media breakfast. Tyron …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Demos
Field demonstrations are in full swing at Sunbelt Ag Expo. I’ve updated the photo album for you and am taking off but have a lot more to post. I’ll continue posting over the next day or so. Stay tuned. Sunbelt Ag Expo 2009 Photo Album AgWired coverage of Sunbelt Ag Expo is sponsored by .
Water Tower View of Sunbelt Ag Expo
The old water tower on the grounds of the Sunbelt Ag Expo makes a good platform to look out over the show. I climbed it last year for the first time and again this year. I’ll be out on the grounds today finding more stories and taking more photos. So keep an eye on my photo album as I add …
Swisher Sweets Sponsors Sunbelt Award
The main sponsor of the Southeastern Farmer of the Year program is Swisher Sweets. Representing them here at Sunbelt Ag Expo is Mr. J. Thomas Ryan, Swisher International. I talked with him prior to the Willie B. Withers luncheon. He says it’s the 20th year that the company has sponsored the awards program. He says business is good for his …
Georgia Agri-Leaders Forum Foundation
The emcee for the Willie B. Withers luncheon at Sunbelt Ag Expo was Mr. Jimmy Hill, President/CEO, Georgia Agri-Leaders Forum Foundation. Jimmy says they develop leaders in agribusiness and forestry with a 12 month program. He says they have 18 people involved in this year’s program. The goal is to develop leaders who will get involved and help solve challenges …