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Pivotal
Year -- This year's drought, following several years of
unfavorable farming conditions, may force some Georgia farmers out of
business.
Insurance
Implications -- Droughty conditions will affect affect
crop insurance. UGA scientists help farmers sort through the decisions.
Wheat
Affected Already -- Wheat 's the only crop currently in
full growing season. This brief piece may help farmers decide if the cost
to harvest and market will the worth the harvest.
Food
and Drought -- UGA experts explain why the drought won't
affect food prices much. But it will affect rural economies.
Economic
Impact --
Southwest Georgia, where food and fiber creates28 percent of the total
imcome, could be hit hard by this year's drought.
UGA CAES Drought Information
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