Georgia
Aries and Megan Haygood bought the farm, but in the best possible sense of the phrase.
Federal trade and agriculture officials have rescheduled hearings for growers to testify on how foreign trade is harming U.S. agriculture, with a focus on the effects of Mexican produce imports on southwest growers.
Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., has been approved by the Democratic Caucus to serve as the first African American chairman of the House Agriculture Committee in the 117th Congress that will convene in January.
The 2020 Georgia watermelon crop is starting in early June.
Georgia watermelon season is peaking as July 4th nears.
Generation Farms, Vidalia, Ga., has a new logo and branding, including an organic-specific logo.
The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is foregoing its annual Savannah, Ga., venue for a virtual event in 2021.
Food Fight GA, established during the COVID-19 pandemic to help Atlanta-area restaurant workers and farmers who supply the restaurants, is being recognized with a Produce Marketing Association Impact Award.
Shuman Farms, Reidsville, Ga., is revamping its organic onion packaging with a netted bag that uses less plastic.
Retailers in more than 30 states gave a percentage of Vidalia onion sales to the Growing America’s Farmer foundation, which gives students in Future Farmers of America college scholarships.
Pure Flavor’s Fort Valley, Ga., greenhouse is again shipping tomatoes from the facility as the company turns the page to its second season there.
Field hearings to consider protection measures for U.S. produce against fruit and vegetable imports have been postponed.
Heavy rains and hail storms during Vidalia growing season, plus typical spring harvest rains, have cut a chunk out of the season’s yield, but harvesting hasn’t been delayed more than usual.
Ag tech companies can court possible investors at the AgTech Conference of the South.
Optimum Agriculture has purchased Vidalia onion grower-shipper Generations Farms LLC, along with almost 5,600 acres of land and packing/processing facilities.
Growers of Vidalia onions in Georgia have voted in favor of continuing the marketing order for the sweet onions.
After two years of extreme weather during their season, Georgia watermelon growers are reporting smooth sailing.
University of Georgia researchers are researching drought-tolerant, alternative forages for the state’s dairy producers to help safeguard their feed supply and save money.
State officials will be joining the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association in an update of state agricultural funding.
Grimmway Farms, Bakersfield, Calif., is offering a limited supply of numerous vegetables under its Cal-Organic label from its Southeast production areas.
Crystal Valley Foods, Miami will be shipping blueberries grown in Georgia through a partnership with Superior Berries, Fargo, Ga.
In the wake of trade deals that have left some U.S. produce growers unhappy about an influx of imported fruits and vegetables, the new American Grown campaign is taking its message to consumers instead of lawmakers.
The Office of U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has scheduled hearings for growers to talk about concerns of unfair competition with Mexican products.
Glennville, Ga.-based G&R Farms has redesigned its Vidalia onion bag, box and bin packaging as part of the company’s new brand image.
From mushrooms and peaches to pecans and peanuts, Georgia growers are sharing their stories on the new Georgia Grown TV series, “A Fork in the Road.”
A chilly winter isn’t the worst thing in the world if you’re a Georgia farmer. A cooler December, January and February slowed the growth of broccoli, cauliflower, onions, greens and cabbage, and also brought rain.
Besides labor, the biggest challenges these days are in freight — not just rates, but having the trucks available to carry freight.
Reidsville, Ga.-based Shuman Farms staff members are spending June volunteering in the communities where their RealSweet Vidalia onions are sold.
North America’s largest greenhouse lettuce grower, Revol Greens, has acquired BJ’s Produce Inc, operating under the Living Fresh brand, in Athens, Georgia, to establish its first East Coast greenhouse operation.
Sand Candy Produce LLC will feature good volume of sweet potatoes during the 2022-2023 marketing season, says Delbert Bland, Sand Candy partner and owner of Glennville, Ga.-based Bland Farms owner.