The Georgia Cotton Commission has announced guest speakers for the commission’s mid-year meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Nesmith-Lane Conference Center in Statesboro.
This year’s speakers will be Akiko Inui, Board Chair of the Cotton Board, and Tas Smith, Vice President of Producer Affairs for the National Cotton Council.
- Inui serves as the Chair of The Cotton Board, which administers the Cotton Research & Promotion Program. She has served as an Importer Member of the Cotton Board since 2016 and has been on the Executive Committee since 2020.
- Smith has been with the National Cotton Council (NCC) since 2019. In his role, Smith works with the American cotton producers and the NCC’s grower members to implement policies that enhance the long-term viability of the producer segment of the industry.
During the lunch program the Georgia Quality Cotton Awards for the 2025 crop will be presented. There is no charge to attend. Pre-registration is requested to help with meal plans. Register online at www.georgiacottoncommission.org.
The meeting is held in conjunction with a University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Pre-Harvest Workshop conducted by members of the UGA Research & Extension Cotton Team. The UGA Cotton Pre-Harvest Workshop will feature sessions where attendees will receive a 2025 crop update and defoliation considerations along with discussions regarding late-season irrigation and pest management strategies.