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To be more competitive, Georgia blueberry producers have to increase their yields to match or better the average U.S. values. This increase can occur through an improvement of the agricultural practices and a better mastery of blueberry cultivation. This publication contains information to help Southern Highbush blueberry growers in Georgia…|
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This comprehensive resource was fully revised in 2025-26 and represents the latest information available on the commercial production of short-day onions in south Georgia.
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AP 130-4-01
2026 Overall U.S. and Georgia Economic Outlook
Each year, UGA’s agricultural economists develop a comprehensive overview to help various sectors of the agriculture industry navigate the year ahead. As Georgia’s land-grant university, the University of Georgia conducts cutting-edge research on critical and emerging issues that are important to the agriculture industry. From this research, UGA provides the…|
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AP 130-4-02
2026 Georgia Ag Economic Outlook
Food and fiber production remain an important driver of Georgia’s overall economy. Production of agricultural commodities was directly valued at $17.6 billion in 2023, with production contributing to roughly $91.4 billion in total output and 381,200 jobs. The impact of the agricultural economy is particularly important in Georgia’s rural counties. Georgia…|
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AP 130-4-04
2026 Cotton Outlook and Market Situation
The key points for the 2026 season are: Cotton remains financially strained by high input costs, elevated interest rates, and weak prices, which have left U.S. cotton producers with ongoing negative profit margins, continuing a long-term trend of economic losses. Rising Brazilian production, China’s diversification away from U.S. cotton, and…|
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AP 130-4-03
2026 Inputs and Production Expenditures
Food and fiber production remain an important driver of Georgia’s overall economy. Production of agricultural commodities was directly valued at $17.6 billion in 2023, with production contributing to roughly $91.4 billion in total output and 381,200 jobs. The impact of the agricultural economy is particularly important in Georgia’s rural counties. Georgia…|
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AP 130-4-07
2026 Beef Outlook
The key points for 2026 are: Tight supplies will support prices at very high levels in 2026; cattle inventories appear to be stabilizing this year, but a major expansion appears to be further in the future; and weakness in consumer demand—either from softening ability or willingness to pay for high-priced beef—is…|
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AP 130-4-08
2026 Dairy Outlook
The key points for 2026 are: The outlook faces headwinds on increasing production that appears to be outpacing demand; potential improvements on the supply and demand balance may occur later in the year; and opportunities from new local processing could support Georgia producers this year.
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