June planted cotton

No Margin for Error with June-Planted Cotton

The extended drought that impacted the southeast region meant some cotton growers were delayed in their plantings this year, which puts more pressure on producers with June planted cotton, says Camp Hand, University of Georgia Extension cotton agronomist. Hand and the Georgia Cotton Commission caution growers who have later planted cotton this year. “Cotton’s a very forgiving plant. Once you …

georgia beef board

Georgia Beef Board Reflects on the Impact of the Beef Burger Week

As beef month has come to an end the Georgia Beef Board reflects on the impacts made around the state from the Beef Burger Week events. Here’s Wyatt Doolittle with the Georgia Beef Board to tell us more. “One of the most exciting things is watching communities across Georgia rally around one thing that I think all of us can …

Georgia agriculture

Georgia Agriculture Mourning the Passing of Larry Walker, Jr

The Georgia Agriculture community is mourning the passing of Larry Walker Jr. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a statement saying, “Marty, The girls and I are truly saddened to learn of the passing of a great Georgian, a dedicated public servant, a Damn Good Dawg, and a valued friend today – Larry Walker, Jr.  Larry’s life and legacy will continue …

Georgia Forage and Grassland Council

Georgia Forage And Grassland Council Summer Forage Tour Registration Encouraged

The Georgia Forage and Grassland Council’s Summer Forage Tour Registration is now open and we sat down with Dr. Lisa Baxter with UGA to learn more. “So this event and the Georgia Forage and Grassland Council is open to anybody that lives in the state of Georgia that has an interest in forages or grasslands in any way. That can be …

Great American Cotton Plan

Tyler Harper Reacts to the USDA’s Great American Cotton Plan

After Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, launched The Great American Cotton Plan last week, several agriculturalists and political leaders have voiced support on this movement. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper made a post on X speaking of the impact this will make for Georgia. “We are so excited and thankful to Secretary Rollins and the Trump administration for rolling out …

tax

Extension On Tax Filing Deadlines For Georgia Wildfire Victims

The Georgia Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service have recently announced the deadline extension for some returns and payments for taxpayers impacted by the Georgia Highway 82 wildfire, Pineland Road Wildfires in Clinch as well as Echols and Brantley counties. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a statement where he highlighted the current efforts in helping Georgians experiencing loss …