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A Look at Aquaculture and Georgia’s Coastal Oysters

Savannah, GA | While shrimping has been a staple of the Georgia coast for more than a century, there could be a new player in town thanks to the husband-and-wife team of Laura and Perry Solomon. Coming off their first …

Cattle Producers Navigate Inventory Challenges

Atlanta, GA | According to the USDA, for the first time since 1951, the US Cattle inventory has dropped to its lowest point as producers across the country deal with a plethora of issues such as record high input costs …

Georgia’s Citrus Industry is Flourishing Despite Challenges

Tifton, GA | In Tifton recently, citrus growers gathered for their annual conference; a time of fellowship and education, as growers and experts work to lay the groundwork that will help keep the industry a thriving one in the state …

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 …

Unlocking Georgia’s Agritourism Revolution

Peachtree City, GA | With the goal of supporting local farms and spreading the story of agriculture, the GFB Certified Farm Markets program has seen their number of participating farms skyrocket over the past few years, providing a snapshot of …

Another Planting Season with Expected Challenges

Tifton, GA | With net farm income once again projected to fall in 2024, growers around Georgia are once again facing the task with doing more with less heading into planting season. And that is especially true for two of …

A Look Inside Georgia’s Food Testing Lab

Atlanta, GA | Each and every day, farmers and producers work hard to produce food that will be feeding the state, country, and even world, which is why it’s vitally important that it’s processed and kept properly, which is where …

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 …

Ag Issues Heat Up Under the Gold Dome

Atlanta, GA | In Atlanta, legislators are hard at work under the Gold Dome, as they’ve officially passed the halfway mark, chugging along towards Sine Die. This year, just like any year, ag is a big topic of discussion, as …