By Clint Thompson Cover crops have served their purpose. Cotton growers, who are on the verge of planting their crop this year, need to go ahead and kill their cover crops to preserve what moisture remains in the soils. That’s the message shared by the Georgia Cotton Commission and Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, amid worsening …
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s dryland peanut growers need to delay any plantings they might be planning, at least until much-needed rainfall is felt across the Southeast region. That’s the message that the Georgia Peanut Commission and Scott Monfort, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension peanut agronomist, are stressing to growers amid the current drought, which shows exceptional conditions spreading across South …
By Clint Thompson Cotton plantings are nearing the scheduled start dates for many South Georgia farmers – that’s if rains start falling soon in the Southeast. The Georgia Cotton Commission advises growers that they may have to adjust their plans amid the current drought which has “exceptional drought conditions” being observed throughout South Georgia. In some cases, dryland growers need …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission Board of Directors has approved $725,875 in research for the 2027 crop year. The approval was made during the March board meeting. The money will finance 17 projects conducted by University of Georgia researchers and Extension specialists. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, discussed the research and its importance on …
The recognition of March as National Peanut Month provided the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) the opportunity to educate Georgians about peanut’s benefits while also giving back to those in need. During the Georgia PB&J Day in Atlanta in March, the Georgia Peanut Commission and Peanut Proud donated 10,000 jars of peanut butter to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Peanut butter …
By Clint Thompson Cotton plantings will soon begin across South Georgia, and they’ll start amid exceptional drought conditions in some areas. It’s less than an ideal scenario for growers who need adequate soil moisture to achieve proper plant stand establishment. The Georgia Cotton Commission and Wes Porter, University of Georgia Professor in Crop and Soil Sciences, advise producers on how …
By Clint Thompson March is National Peanut Month. The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is using this time to educate and inform Georgians about the importance of adding peanuts and peanut butter to their diet, according to Donald Chase, chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission. “It’s just an opportunity for us to highlight what we think is, not just a crop, …
By Clint Thompson The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of multiple dicamba products to be used on cotton and soybeans was supposed to be a win for growers in their fight against annual weeds like palmer amaranth. But the label’s complexity may preclude producers from following through with dicamba’s usage during the next two approved seasons. The Georgia Cotton Commission …
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s peanut farmers are a month away from planting this year’s crop. The Georgia Peanut Commission and Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, encourage growers to exercise patience before preparing to put seed in the ground. “I wouldn’t work too far in advance. I would just work on the land that you’ve got to get …
By Clint Thompson The lack of sufficient rainfall in recent months has put cotton growers in a precarious situation leading up to planting season. They need adequate moisture to provide cotton seed the boost it needs to produce a strong crop. But extreme drought conditions are widespread across South Georgia’s cotton-growing region, according to the March 12 release of the …
