Insights for producers
Georgia Ag Impact Report
The Georgia Ag Impact Report provides the state's agricultural stakeholders the research-backed insights they need to support Georgia’s No. 1 industry. As a national leader in agricultural innovation and outreach, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is proud to empower producers with innovative research to cultivate a stronger, healthier Georgia.
Insights for producers
Georgia Ag Impact Report
The Georgia Ag Impact Report provides the state's agricultural stakeholders the research-backed insights they need to support Georgia’s No. 1 industry. As a national leader in agricultural innovation and outreach, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is proud to empower producers with innovative research to cultivate a stronger, healthier Georgia.
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The Georgia Farm Gate Value Report is an annual, county-level economic valuation of food and fiber production in the state. The numbers in this report are estimated by local county UGA Cooperative Extension agents and refined by data analysts from the CAES Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
Using Georgia Ag Impact Report
Farmers can use the Georgia Farm Gate Value Report to guide their operations and strategic decisions.
For example, a peanut farmer in south Georgia might review the report to compare the farm gate value of peanuts in their county to neighboring counties. If their county ranks highly, they can leverage this data to promote local peanut production to potential buyers or investors. Conversely, if their county’s production is lower, they may investigate what successful neighboring counties are doing differently, such as adopting new farming practices or technologies.
A poultry producer might use the report to track the value of broilers in Georgia compared to other livestock. If poultry remains the state’s top commodity, the producer could use this data to advocate for infrastructure improvements, such as better roads for transporting goods. Similarly, a fruit grower might see that blueberries, a high-value crop in Georgia, have experienced a significant year-over-year increase in value. This could inspire them to expand their operations to include blueberries or invest in value-added products like blueberry jams or juices.
On a broader level, farmers can use the report’s economic impact data to engage with local policymakers. For instance, if agriculture supports a significant portion of the local economy, they could advocate for policies that provide tax incentives or additional funding for agricultural research and education.
Additionally, emerging farmers might use the report to identify growth opportunities, such as venturing into specialty crops like greenhouse vegetables if the data shows increased value or demand. Overall, the report equips farmers with specific, actionable data to enhance their productivity and profitability.
Farm Gate Report
The 2026 Georgia Ag Impact Report data is based on the 2024 Georgia Farm Gate Value Report, an annual county-level economic valuation for all food and fiber production in the state.
Together, Georgia commodities directly represent a value of over $18 billion to the state's economy. This figure is increased from $17.6 billion in 2023.
In 2024, food and fiber production and related industries contributed $100.4 billion in output to Georgia’s $1.5 trillion economy, as well as more than 370,400 jobs.
Georgia's top commodities are:
1. Broilers: $6.1 billion | 36.1% of total farm gate value
2. Beef: $1.2 billion | 6.9% of total farm gate value
3. Eggs: $1 billion | 6.1% of total farm gate value
4. Peanuts: $877.9 million | 5.2% of total farm gate value
5. Greenhouse: $863.2 million | 5.1% of total farm gate value
6. Cotton: $770.4 million | 4.6% of total farm gate value
7. Timber: $655.6 million | 3.9% of total farm gate value
8. Dairy: $469.3 million | 2.8% of total farm gate value
9. Corn: $382.8 million | 2.3% of total farm gate value
10. Blueberries: $382.7 million | 2.3% of total farm gate value
Economic outlook
The 2024 Georgia Farm Gate Value is $18,034,813,489.
The 2026 Georgia Ag Impact Report data is based on the 2024 Georgia Farm Gate Value Report, an annual county-level economic valuation for all food and fiber production in the state.
In 2024, food and fiber production and related industries contributed $100.4 billion in output to Georgia’s $1.5 trillion economy, as well as more than 370,400 jobs.
Key takeaways: Overall economic outlook
Source: Jeffrey M. Humphreys, director and senior public service associate at the UGA Selig Center for Economic Growth
- The 2026 forecast calls for the second straight year of slow economic growth.
- The trade war and restrictive immigration policies are the main problem.
- The risk of recession is high.
- The Federal Reserve will ease monetary policy.
- Gerogia will roughly match the United States' pace of GDP and job growth.
Key takeaways: Georgia agriculture economic outlook
Sources: Gopinath Munisamy, distinguished professor of agricultural marketing at the UGA Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development, and Ford Ramsey, associate professor in the UGA Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
- The U.S. economy is expected to grow by roughly 2% in 2026, consistent with growth rates in the second half of 2025. Inflation rates are likely to continue to fall toward the Federal Reserve’s target inflation rate of 2%.
- The latest USDA projections indicate increased net cash farm income of $180.7 billion and net farm income of $179.8 billion in 2025. Rising receipts from animal products offset losses in crop receipts.
- Production expenses, both nominal and inflation-adjusted, are expected to have increased in 2025. Increased costs are largely a result of higher prices for feed, livestock/poultry inputs, and labor, while costs for chemical inputs and fuel fell slightly.
- Stagnant prices and increasing costs suggest a negative outlook for most of Georgia’s major crops in 2026. The outlook for animals and animal products is generally positive.
- Changes to farm programs in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and ad-hoc disaster assistance programs, will be important in keeping farmers afloat; many commodities will continue to experience a cost-price squeeze in 2026. In terms of agricultural policy moving forward, trade actions and immigration concerns will continue to lead to uncertainty in the economic outlook for U.S. and Georgia agriculture.
For more insights and key takeaways, please visit the 2026 Georgia Ag Forecast annual publication.
The Georgia Ag Forecast is an annual seminar hosted by CAES sharing the latest research and information from CAES faculty to help Georgia farmers and agribusinesses prepare for their year ahead.
Economic outlook
The 2024 Georgia Farm Gate Value is $18,034,813,489.
The 2026 Georgia Ag Impact Report data is based on the 2024 Georgia Farm Gate Value Report, an annual county-level economic valuation for all food and fiber production in the state.
In 2024, food and fiber production and related industries contributed $100.4 billion in output to Georgia’s $1.5 trillion economy, as well as more than 370,400 jobs.
Key takeaways: Overall economic outlook
Source: Jeffrey M. Humphreys, director and senior public service associate at the UGA Selig Center for Economic Growth
- The 2026 forecast calls for the second straight year of slow economic growth.
- The trade war and restrictive immigration policies are the main problem.
- The risk of recession is high.
- The Federal Reserve will ease monetary policy.
- Gerogia will roughly match the United States' pace of GDP and job growth.
Key takeaways: Georgia agriculture economic outlook
Sources: Gopinath Munisamy, distinguished professor of agricultural marketing at the UGA Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development, and Ford Ramsey, associate professor in the UGA Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
- The U.S. economy is expected to grow by roughly 2% in 2026, consistent with growth rates in the second half of 2025. Inflation rates are likely to continue to fall toward the Federal Reserve’s target inflation rate of 2%.
- The latest USDA projections indicate increased net cash farm income of $180.7 billion and net farm income of $179.8 billion in 2025. Rising receipts from animal products offset losses in crop receipts.
- Production expenses, both nominal and inflation-adjusted, are expected to have increased in 2025. Increased costs are largely a result of higher prices for feed, livestock/poultry inputs, and labor, while costs for chemical inputs and fuel fell slightly.
- Stagnant prices and increasing costs suggest a negative outlook for most of Georgia’s major crops in 2026. The outlook for animals and animal products is generally positive.
- Changes to farm programs in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and ad-hoc disaster assistance programs, will be important in keeping farmers afloat; many commodities will continue to experience a cost-price squeeze in 2026. In terms of agricultural policy moving forward, trade actions and immigration concerns will continue to lead to uncertainty in the economic outlook for U.S. and Georgia agriculture.
For more insights and key takeaways, please visit the 2026 Georgia Ag Forecast annual publication.
The Georgia Ag Forecast is an annual seminar hosted by CAES sharing the latest research and information from CAES faculty to help Georgia farmers and agribusinesses prepare for their year ahead.
Market trends and predictions from Ag Forecast
What is Ag Forecast?
The University of Georgia, the state’s land-grant and flagship institution, is committed to sharing the latest economic projections for U.S. and state agriculture to guide farmers and agribusinesses. CAES economists provide an outlook of agricultural markets for the coming year and keynote speakers focus on important and trending topics.
Agriculture supports many other Georgia industries
In terms of employment:
- Truck transportation: 6,045 employed
- Other nondurable goods wholesalers: 4,739 employed
- Management of companies and enterprises: 3,973 employed
- Grocery and related product wholesales: 3,054 employed
- Employment services: 2,835 employed
- Other durable goods merchant wholesales: 2,371 employed
- Scenic and sightseeing transportation and support activities: 1,913 employed
- Insurance agencies, brokerages and related activities: 1,550 employed
- Couriers and messengers: 1,272 employed
- Rail transporation: 1,243 employed
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