Georgia
Bob Stafford retires from Vidalia Onion Committee
Bob Stafford has retired from the Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC) after almost three decades of serving the growers of the famous sweet onion. He joined the committee as compliance officer in 1994 and became its... more »
Georgia forum examines ag labor issues, laws
The Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum features two days of updates and discussion from regulators and leading ag industry experts. The forum, Nov. 9-10, returns to Tifton, Georgia, in a new location, the Abraham Baldwin... more »
Vidalia grower Dasher recognized for support of ag education
Vidalia onion grower Walt Dasher, co-owner of G&R Farms in Glennville, Georgia, was awarded an honorary degree from the Georgia State FFA Association. The award recognizes individuals demonstrating outstanding service to agricultural education and Georgia... more »
Sweetness, texture keys for Georgia watermelons
Usually, Georgia watermelon growers aspire to produce high yields of a sweet crop, but they shouldn’t ignore firmness and texture, according to Tim Coolong, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension vegetable horticulturist. “Sweetness is a major... more »
Researchers tackle lowering indoor growing costs
One of the steepest barriers to profitable controlled-environment agriculture is the energy cost associated with providing the plants enough light, but new research being pioneered by the University of Georgia could cut those costs by... more »
NAFTA seasonality reforms a hope for Florida, Georgia
Increased protection from seasonal Mexican imports remains a hope for growers in Florida and Georgia. In an Aug. 8 open letter of support to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, a number of trade groups in... more »
Kill on sight: UGA urges growers, ag workers to fight pepper weevil
Pepper weevils are such a threat to Georgia’s pepper crop that University of Georgia vegetable entomologist David Riley said Georgia farmers and agricultural workers should immediately kill any weevils found on fruit, equipment or clothes.... more »
Georgia vegetable commodity commission seeks board nominations
The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for vegetables will accept nominations to fill three board positions. To be nominated, eligible individuals must be an active Georgia vegetable producer. Any person currently serving can be reappointed or... more »
How to build a farm market play area on budget
Georgia’s Southern Grace Farms shows how far growers can stretch dollars toward establishing a new farm market. Jennifer McMillan of Southern Grace Farms in Enigma, Georgia, spoke at the recent Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable... more »
Vidalia onions pack date announced
Vidalia onions will be available starting Friday, April 20, the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee recently announced. Grown and hand-cultivated exclusively in 20 southeastern Georgia counties by 80 registered growers and... more »
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