Crop Production

Georgia agriculture struggles in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene devastated the agriculture industry in the Southeast. Read how thousands of farm families in Georgia are trying to recover. ... more »

2024 National Nut Grower Labor Survey Report

National Nut Grower surveyed tree nut growers on a variety of labor topics. See their feedback on automation, wage requirements and more. ... more »

Processing redefined: Meridian Growers provides an integrated, service-driven approach

Meridian Growers operates one of the newest pistachio plants in the industry. Learn about its innovative approach to processing. ... more »

USDA aid to help growers recover from disasters

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced programs designed to help specialty crop growers recover from natural disasters, including a trio of hurricanes that this fall struck the Southeast. ... more »

Invasive Spotted lanternfly tree nut pest detected in Georgia

Spotted lanternflies (SLF), an invasive and destructive pest that affects tree nuts, fruit and vegetables, have been discovered in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has received ... more »

Soil health to be tackled at Organic Grower Summit practices

Regenerative agriculture practices align with organic standards, emphasizing climate-friendly practices and soil health. In 1985, a decade or so after he started farming, Scott Park realized someth... more »

Chop Evans, large Georgia pecan grower, dies

Chop Evans, a major Georgia pecan grower who grew pecans on thousand of central Georgia acres, has died. Charles Baisden "Chop" Evans, Jr., died Nov. 6. He was 73. Evans was president of Evans L... more »

UC ANR experts combat invasive beetle

Following the recent arrival of invasive shothole borers in the Bay Area, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) experts are helping local communities tap into Southern Ca... more »