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Behind the scenes look at Georgia farmers shared on TV series

Explore the bounty of Georgia agriculture from the comfort of home in a series debuting on Georgia Public Broadcasting channels statewide. Sponsored by Georgia Grown, the marketing and economic development arm of the Georgia Department of Agricult... more

CEA in strawberry production advantages outlined

Strawberries are an important crop grown in the U.S. with a market value of more than $2.2 billion dollars, producing 1.12 million tons of strawberries in 2019. Most production of strawberries in the U.S. is done in open fields. In the U.S., year-... more

Most of the nation reflects rise in average temperatures

Day-to-day swings in temperature are an accepted part of the weather in many areas around the country. However, when 30-year averages of daily temperature fluctuations from thousands of stations around the country indicate a steady change in average ... more

PMA, United Fresh merger approved by both organizations’ memberships

Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association held a member vote this week to seek approval to move forward in creating a single new organization representing the global produce and floral communities. Each organization solicited... more

Above normal demand levels for fresh produce continues

Shoppers are increasingly choosing to grocery shop inside the store as COVID-19 concerns abate. “While online grocery shopping certainly remains elevated from the pre-pandemic levels, we saw an increase in in-store shopping along with more time spe... more

Farmers given mental wellness resources through AgriStress Response Network

In recognition of mental health awareness month (May), AgriSafe Network, launched a national network of agriculture professionals that are committed to sharing non-proprietary information ensuring that resources and trainings are widely disseminated ... more