Commodity News

Annual Meeting Prepares Growers for Upcoming Planting Season

Tifton, GA | Believe it or not, we are just a few months away from seed going into the ground for cotton growers around state. And with that in mind, many decided to attend to Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting, …

Growers Showcase Fruits and Vegetables in Savannah

Savannah, GA | Georgia is home to the world-famous Vidalia onion, is one of the top blueberry producers and is, of course, known as the Peach State. So, with and fruits and vegetables being such big business, keeping up to …

Annual Peanut Farm Show Provides Growers with Insight

Tifton, GA | For almost five decades, peanut growers in Georgia have convened at the Georgia Peanut Farm Show – an annual event facilitating fellowship among producers, showcasing cutting-edge equipment, and providing updates from industry experts. “We always see new …

Southern Dairymen Gather in Savannah for Annual Conference

Savannah, GA | In Savannah recently, dairy producers from around the state and southeast had the opportunity to gather under one roof to discuss the dairy industry. It was a time of fellowship and education as producers heard from experts …

Peanut Breeders Using Robot to Develop New Varieties

Tifton, GA | At the heart of the peanut industry’s growth and success in Georgia lies the dedicated work of peanut breeders at the University of Georgia, who work tirelessly to develop new varieties of peanuts that will benefit the …

Southern Dairy Challenge More Than Just a Competition

Madison, GA | At this Madison dairy, students are putting their classroom knowledge to the ultimate test, competing in the Southern Regional Dairy Challenge – a collegiate competition meant to immerse them in the Dairy Industry. “Dairy Challenge is a …

South Georgia Nursery Growing Trees, Georgia Forestry Industry

Byromville, GA | Forestry is a significant industry in Georgia, representing the state’s fourth-largest commodity, with a farm gate value of more than 700 million dollars annually. While it might be one of many states considered the wood basket of …

Reshaping Plant Hardiness Zones

Watkinsville, GA | It’s no secret that weather is the driving force when determining what farmers can grow and when that seed should be put into the ground. That’s why the Plant Hardiness Zone map, which was recently updated by …

Fighting Foreign Animal Diseases in the U.S.

Jekyll Island, GA | African Swine Fever, Mad Cow Disease, Foot and Mouth Disease; these are just a few of the many diseases that are capable of endangering our nation’s food supply and is the reason why attendees at the …