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Georgia Corn Growers Struggle to Market Bumper Crop

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 …

Green Conference Showcases Economic Impact

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 …

Significant Rainfall is Impacting Cotton Fields

Tifton, GA | This time of year, typically you can find cotton producers in their fields wrapping up the planting of their crop. However, this year, things have looked a little different, as unprecedented rainfall has delayed producers from getting …

GFB Presents County Voices, Capitol Choices

Colbert, GA | It was a who’s who in attendance for the second stop of the GFB County Voices, Capitol Choices tour as member from both the state House and Senate, along with the Georgia governor Brian Kemp were on …

Utilizing Robotics to Assist with Production

Athens, GA | Between the use of GPS and auto-steering on tractors, to sensors and monitoring systems on irrigation pivots, precision agriculture has become an interregnal part of maximizing efficiency on the farm. And the next evolution could be the …

Georgia Dairy Producers are Watching for Avian Influenza

Athens, GA | With nearly a hundred dairy operations around Georgia, responsible for two hundred and thirty-five million gallons of milk every year, it’s an important industry for the state’s economy. While rising input costs and low commodity prices are …

Will a New Farm Bill Bring Relief to Producers?

Washington, D.C. | Each and every day, farmers and producers continue to struggle as input prices, regulatory burdens, and overall costs of production continue to rise. Couple that with uncertain weather and markets, and it’s no doubt been a challenging …