Tifton, GA | From drones spraying crops to robots scouting fields, technology has become a constant presence in Georgia’s number one industry. To help growers make sense of what’s available — and what actually works — the University of Georgia recently …
Rome, GA | Walk into any pantry around the state and you’re more than likely going to find grits on the shelf. The Southeast is responsible for more than three quarters of the grits consumed in the United States — and …
Ambrose, GA | Agriculture wasn’t always part of Representative Angie O’Steen’s plan. But after marrying into a farming family in South Georgia, she quickly gained a firsthand appreciation for the industry — and the vital role it plays in rural …
Manor, GA | Georgia’s blueberry growers are having a season worth celebrating. Both the quantity and quality of this year’s harvest have exceeded expectations — and surprisingly, the historically dry conditions that have plagued much of the state’s agriculture this year …
Ailey, GA | For Matthew O’Connor, becoming a forester was never simply a career choice — it was a lifelong passion rooted in family, community, and stewardship. That dedication has now earned him one of the highest honors in his …
Social Circle, GA | They cause an estimated $150 million in damage to Georgia agriculture every year — destroying crops, tearing up land, and wrecking equipment. And despite ongoing control efforts, feral hogs aren’t going anywhere. If anything, their populations are …
Concord, GA | At Gregg Farms in Pike County, this year’s peach crop is shaping up to look a little different. A warmer-than-normal winter followed by a late frost has left producers adjusting expectations, with a shorter crop translating into a …
Madison, GA | All across the state, dry conditions are raising concerns for farmers and producers. A lack of rainfall and expanding drought are already impacting planting decisions and crop outlooks heading into the season. For producers like Lee Nunn, the …
Tifton, GA | As planting season gets underway for Georgia’s staple row crops, growers are firing up their fertilization schedules — and facing a costly start to the season. Fertilizer prices have jumped more than twenty percent across the board, with …
Bluemont, VA | From policy discussions in Washington, D.C., to hands-on experiences in the field, a new leadership program from the Georgia Farm Bureau is already shaping the next generation of agricultural advocates. Recently, members traveled to both Washington and …
