New research from the University of Georgia reveals feral animals like wild hogs are responsible for more than $100,000 in crop damage each year in just a small portion of the Peach State, and the true cost could be much higher.
Researchers from UGA’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources used drone technology to track the destruction across thousands of acres in southwest Georgia.
Wild pig damage is especially serious in rural, agriculture-heavy regions, but their presence is expanding, raising concerns for farms throughout the state. These animals root up seeds, trample young crops, and even damage farm equipment, impacting key Georgia crops like peanuts, corn, and cotton.
