There are not many things sweeter than a Georgia peach, but that may soon be changing. The state’s citrus industry is on the rise.
The Farm Monitor gives us a look at the innovation and challenges of this new opportunity for farmers.
Could Georgia’s citrus industry outpace the state’s peach industry?
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API said it stands ready to work with Congress to develop a balanced approach to E15 legislation that promotes fuel choice, supports investment certainty, and contributes to a stable and fair marketplace for American consumers.
Lawmakers are pressing for answers on how Washington’s “managed trade” approach — keeping leverage through long-term tariffs — will affect farmers, global markets, and future export opportunities.
In the meantime, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is asking that farmers be allowed to use marketing assistance loans to help stay afloat.
Beef industry groups seem to agree — market-based pricing, not federal intervention, best supports rancher livelihoods and long-term beef supply stability.
