GCIA

04/14/2026

Georgia farmers need us now more than ever. Nearly the entire state is facing drought conditions, with 98% affected and 19% experiencing exceptional drought — the highest severity. 🥜

From everyone at the Georgia Peanut Commission, we are praying for you. 🙏

Learn more: https://www.drought.gov/states/georgia

02/01/2026

GCIA had a great time at the 49th Annual Peanut Farm Show in Tifton!

08/04/2025

🚨 Leadership Update! AOSCA proudly announces Doug Miller, Executive Director of Canadian Seed Growers' Association (CSGA), as our next President for 2026–2027! 🌱👏

Doug Miller brings deep expertise in seed certification, innovation, and collaboration. We also thank Billy Skaggs for his outstanding leadership from 2024–2026. 🙌

Photo credit: Billy Skaggs, GCIA receives Past President Award from new 2026-2027 President Doug Miller, CSGA at the 2025 AOSCA Annual Meeting.

07/25/2025

The 2025 Georgia/Alabama Seed Association's Annual Convention @ The King and Prince Golf & Beach Resort in beautiful St. Simons was a huge success! There were a good group of speakers including Dr. Sarah Wilbanks, CEO of AOSCA and Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Department of Agriculture. At our Annual Banquet, Dr. Roger Boerma, GSDC was awarded with the Hall of Fame Award. John Raley, R&R Seed was awarded with the Distinguished Service Award and Cole McNair, Birdsong Peants received the Seedsman of the Year Award. Congratulations to these well deserving men!! Blake Fleeman, GSDC was nominated as president and Russ Beckham, Merit Auctions/Ag Pro was awarded for his service and leadership as president for 2023-2025. Thank you to all the members, sponsors, speakers and staff that made this convention so successful!

05/01/2025

Thank you to all our peanut growers!!!

Today is and Georgia Peanuts would like to extend a thank you to all of our peanut producers across the state that are putting the hard work in day in and out! 🥜🌱 Remember to thank a peanut producer today.

04/30/2025

Planting season is here, and it’s a BIG deal for Georgia! 🌱🥜 Our state grows over 50% of America's peanuts, supporting farmers, local economies, and your favorite peanut products.

04/08/2025

We’re excited to share a special interview highlighting the recent AOSCA Southern Region Meeting held in Savannah, Georgia. This year’s gathering brought together seed certification leaders, industry professionals, and regional experts to collaborate and discuss the future of certified seed.
In our latest interview, we dive into key takeaways from the meeting — including updates on seed standards, regional collaboration, and the innovative work being done across the South. Whether you attended or missed the event, this conversation offers valuable insights straight from the source.

This is "2025 AOSCA Southern Region Meeting: Billy Skaggs, GCIA and Henry Edmisten, NCCIA" by Sarah Wilbanks on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos…

03/27/2025

The Southern AOSCA Region had a wonderful business meeting this week hosted by GCIA (Georgia Crop Improvement Association). Over 8 states gathered to discuss certification standards and other important business. We had industry representatives present with thoughtful input. AOSCA staff would like to thank all of you for your time and dedication to the seed industry and our association. We look forward to seeing you again in June at our Annual Meeting in Kansas.

Southern Seed Certification Association, Inc
Georgia Crop Improvement Association GCIA
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry
North Carolina Crop Improvement Association
North Carolina Foundation Seed Producers Inc.
Tennessee Crop Improvement Association
Virginia Crop Improvement Assocation
Oklahoma Crop Improvement Association
Clemson University, FRCS

Huge thank you to our Sponsors:
Athens Seed Company
Georgia Seed Development
Kelly Seed Company
The Turfgrass Group
Birdsong Peanuts
Patten Seed / Super-Sod
North Georgia Turf
Ogletree Seed, Inc.
Sunbelt Turf Farms

03/07/2025

From GCIA Executive Director, Billy Skaggs: GCIA held our annual membership meeting this week in Athens. Seed and turfgrass members from around the state gathered at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. We heard from policy experts, economists and UGA's premier scientists. Highlights included the presentation of the Distinguished Service Award to Ken Morrow of The Turfgrass Group, Inc. (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-turfgrass-group-inc.?trk=feed-detail_main-feed-card-text)
In addition, Becki Hicks and I received years of service awards. All in all, a very good week!

02/20/2025

In this episode, Joe sits down with our first international guest of the year, Billy Skaggs from the great state of Georgia in the USA! They discuss how ITGAP (International Turfgrass Genetic Assurance Program) ensures the highest standards o...

01/13/2025

Come see us at booth 49!

Attention farmers!!! Mark your calendars for the 48th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show set for Jan. 16, 2025, in Tifton, Georgia, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference. Show hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

🥜 The Georgia Peanut Commission is proud to sponsor the one-day show where peanut farmers and those involved in the peanut industry can learn more about the latest products, services and peanut research at the show.

Learn more online at https://bit.ly/4fQIPe6.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from GCIA!