The 2009 Sunbelt Ag Expo was another good one. It’s big enough that there’s just no way to cover it all. You really need three days to check out all the exhibits and field demonstrations. Here’s to hoping I’ll be back again next year. I still have a few stories to post and will get them on over the next …
Trimble Precision On Display at Sunbelt
The largest field demonstration of precision applications at Sunbelt Ag Expo was conducted by Trimble. I stopped and spoke with Matt Hesse, Autopilot Sales Manager. The company was showing various levels of precision integration. They had two different land leveling systems. One used a GPS control and one used a 2D laser system. They also had their new TrueGuide passive …
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 …