Commodity News

Will High Beef Prices Stick Around?

Athens, GA | It’s been sticker shock for customers browsing the beef section of their local grocery store over the past few years with prices reaching record high levels. That trend is likely to continue this year with inventory taking …

2024 Peach Harvest More Crucial Than Ever

Byron, GA | Typically, this is the scene at peach processing plants across Georgia in May, as the state is responsible for more than one hundred and thirty million pounds of peaches each year. However, that was not the case …

Labor Shortages, Input Costs Concern Producers

Tifton, GA | Down in Tifton recently, the University of Georgia held their yearly Ag Forecast – an event that’s meant to give insight into the ag economy for the coming year. This year, attendees got to hear first-hand insight …

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 …