Georgia Peaches Poised for Sweet Comeback

MACON, GA. — Georgia Peaches are poised to kick off an unprecedented run through produce departments and farmer’s markets across North America. The signature sweet taste of Georgia’s legendary fruit was truly missed last season and the Georgia Peach Council (GPC) is...

Peanut Farmers Approve GPC Referendum

TIFTON, GA — The Georgia Peanut Commission’s referendum received reaffirmation with a vote of 91.99 percent during the recent referendum, held March 8 through April 8, 2024. “I appreciate the farmers’ confidence in the commission, and we are committed to continue...

Ga. Agricultural Commodity Commissions Seek Nominations

ATLANTA — Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced today that twelve of Georgia’s Agricultural Commodity Commissions are seeking nominations from producers to serve on their respective commissions. Nomination forms are available on the Georgia...

US Farmers Expect to Plant Less Corn and More Soybean Acres

WASHINGTON — Producers surveyed across the United States intend to plant 90.0 million acres of corn in 2024, down 5% from last year, according to the Prospective Plantings report released today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Planted acreage...

Celebrate March – National Peanut Month

TIFTON, Ga. (March 8, 2024) – March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods! The Georgia peanut industry kicked off the celebration this week by hosting the 2024 Georgia PB&J Day in Atlanta, Georgia. During the event,...

GCIA Annual Meeting – March 21

The Georgia Crop Improvement Association Seventy-Ninth Annual Membership Meeting The Georgia Center for Continuing Education | Athens, Georgia March 21, 2024 The Board of Directors of the Georgia Crop Improvement Association invites you to the 79th Annual Membership...