Welcome to Georgia Crop Improvement Association
The Georgia Crop Improvement Association is an organization of seed producers and turfgrass growers who are interested in growing and making available to the public, through certification, high quality seeds and propagating materials of superior varieties so grown and distributed as to insure genetic purity and identity.
News Articles
2026 Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Outlook
Takeaways Large ending stocks following abundant production in 2025 mean that prices will likely remain low during 2026. Tight margins are expected to continue in 2026 as projected prices for corn, soybeans, and wheat are near or below the breakeven cost of production. In Georgia, growers are...
2026 Green Industry Outlook
Takeaways 2025 was a good year for many green industry firms as demand remained strong for many parts of the state. There are many unknowns going into 2026 that will impact green industry sales: Mixed signals within the economy, increased input costs, and the varying strength of the housing market...
2026 Peanut Outlook and Market Situation
Takeaways High peanut acreage is expected to continue into 2026, keeping overall U.S. and Georgia production elevated. Oversupply will keep prices under pressure, with Georgia forward contracts likely in the range of $425–$500/ton. Exports and profitability remain challenged, underscoring the need...
Seed Certification
GCIA supervises the production and increase of certified seed, which can full within three classes.
Turfgrass Certification
Certification is the only quality control offered for protection of the consumer, as state and federal laws do not address vegetatively produced crops.
Organic Certification
Our Organic Certification Program is committed to environmentally sound and economically viable production of food.
Become A Member
For a $35 fee, associate members gain access to the following perks:
- Quarterly Newsletters
- Spring and Fall Seed Lists
- Notification of Annual Meeting Date
- Short Courses such for Soybean/Small Grain Seed and Peanut Seed
