Brunswick, GA | Ask any visitor to the Georgia coast what they’re hoping to eat, and seafood will likely to be the overwhelming favorite, specifically freshly caught shrimp. However, the industry has really struggled over the past year, due mainly …
Watkinsville, GA | Some of Georgia’s biggest crops like peanuts, cotton and corn are now in the ground. And so far, Mother Nature has been less than kind, with temperatures being well above average despite the highs never reaching triple …
The fall armyworm is by far the most important caterpillar pest in pastures and hayfields. These pests can quickly decimate a field of any forage crop, often selecting higher quality material first. If not controlled, the FAW can cause severe …
Rochelle, GA | Nothing says summertime quite like a big, juicy, sweet watermelon. Thankfully, Georgia has plenty of producers that grow them, pack them, and get them into stores for people to enjoy during the summer months. One operation that’s …
Athens, GA | It’s no secret that Georgia is home to some of the most recognizable culinary treats from peach ice cream to candies nuts and everything in between. These value-added products are not just beneficial for consumers’ taste buds, …
Acworth, GA | It’s long been said that preparation is the key to success. And with so many different factors to consider both in and away from the field, that certainly applies to starting up your own winery. It’s why …
Dawson, GA | For the first time in more than a decade, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division is actively working on creating a plan to ease regulations put in place back in 2012 after one of the worst droughts the …
Fort Valley, GA | What a difference a year makes. After seeing orchards full of damaged peaches in 2023 due to a late freeze, it is the complete opposite this time around, as there will be plenty of fruit to …
Brinson, GA | Nothing says Summer like fresh, Georgia sweet corn, and producers here in the southwest part of the state are hard at work getting this season’s crop out of the field and to market. This year has been …
Duluth, GA | The horticulture industry in Georgia is far more complex than just flowers and plants, as machinery, irrigation systems and even decorations play a major role on its economic impact. And all of those sectors were on full …
