Georgia Grown is a brand promotional program and business development platform that has successfully showcased the best of Georgia’s produce for more then ten years. Recent production seasons have proven that the program can work just as successfully outside of Georgia. Duke Lane III, owner of the Fort Valley based Genuine Georgia Group, says a…
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to buy more pecans in support of Georgia’s pecan growers. Senator Jon Ossoff pushed earlier in 2025 for the USDA to give financial support to pecan growers and shellers in Georgia and around the US. The result is a $24 million investment in the industry. “I’m focused…
Georgia pecan farmers are facing uncertainty due to tariffs. “Our pecan farmers are dependent on China for importing their pecans. And it’s important that they can have a free market in order to do that.” Read more here from WABE.
April is National Pecan Month! Celebrate by trying a new pecan snack recipe! Find some recipes and learn fun facts from our friends at the National Pecan Shellers Association!
“He never wanted to be the biggest watermelon or pecan shipper — just the best,” said Greg Leger, president of the Cordele, GA-based Leger & Son Inc. and the son of company founder Buddy Leger, an icon in the watermelon and pecan industries, who died Feb. 28 at the age of 93.” Read more here…
Georgia pecan farmers have weathered the effects of tariffs before. Now, they prepare to face potential new challenges from tariffs under the Trump administration. “Georgia Pecan producers like Lane Southern Orchards have already experienced the toll that tariffs can have. The Fort Valley Farm’s CEO, Mark Sanchez, said they had to cut back their Chinese…
Georgia pecan farmers experienced devastating losses after Hurricane Helene. Given the fact that Georgia produces a large percentage of the pecans in the US, the impact is both immediate and long-term. “Helene’s devastation shouldn’t have much impact on consumer prices because crops grown elsewhere can make up for most shortages, said Michael Adjemian, a University…
Due to the losses experienced by Georgia pecan farmers during Hurricane Helene, pecan prices are expected to surge during the holiday season. “Helene’s devastation shouldn’t have much impact on consumer prices because crops grown elsewhere can make up for most shortages, said Michael Adjemian, a University of Georgia professor of agricultural economics. Pecans are…
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The Georgia Department of Agriculture and leading agriculture organizations are banding together to build a relief fund for Georgia farmers affected by Hurricane Helene. Farmers need our support. Please consider a donation to help us preserve Georgia’s family farms. Learn more and donate here.