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Citrus Continues to Make Strides in Georgia

Tifton, GA | Georgia is considered of the most agriculturally diverse states in the country with everything from apples to zucchini being grown. However, until recently, that lists did not include citrus, as it needed farmers taking a leap of …

YF&R Chairs Reflect on Their Year As Leaders

Cave Spring, GA | For Cleve and Emilia Jackson, the choice to serve and lead as the Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher State Committee Chairs was an easy decision, and was something they had a shared desire to …

Impacts of Hurricane Helene Reflected in Pecan Harvest

Fort Valley, GA | It’s a sight producers are excited to see; harvest season. It’s no doubt been a challenging year for producers, especially for those in the path of Hurricane Helene, who, according to Area Pecan Agent, Andrew Sawyer, …

Vital Cotton Classing Process Explained

Macon, GA | With harvest season for cotton winding down here in the state, it’s now time to see what months of hard work has produced for the growers. And while quantity is always important, quality is equally as vital. …

Farm Succession Planning Crucial for the Future of Agriculture

Rome, GA | Farmers dedicate their lives to cultivating the land, building not just livelihoods but legacies. With 70% of farming operations expected to transition within the next 15 years, the need for proactive farm succession planning has never been …

Georgia Soybean Crop Thriving Despite Hurdles

Dudley, GA | While the Midwest might be king when it comes to soybean production, it is a crop that has a strong foothold here in Georgia, as the state is responsible for more than eight million bushels a year. …

Food Bank Helping Rural Families Hurt by Hurricane

Valdosta, GA | Holidays are always a busy time of year around The Second Harvest Food Bank of South Georgia. However, this year, thanks to Hurricane Helene, things are kicked up into overdrive, as they also look to help those …

Protecting the U.S. Cattle Industry on Multiple Fronts

Macon, GA | The US cattle industry is the largest and most sustainable in the world, and in order to protect that prestigious title, the USDA has been working on the concept of traceability for the US cattle industry since …

Peanut Producers Impacted by 2024 Weather & Prices

Donalsonville, GA | For a farmer, there’s nothing quite like seeing the fruits of your labor come to fruition, and farmers here in Georgia are getting to do a lot of that as the 2024 harvest season is in full …