By Clint Thompson Georgia peanut harvests will soon take place across Georgia. Then they will stop; and then start up again. A lull during harvest time is expected this year because of the weather conditions that growers experienced last spring, according to Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist “We planted one-third of this crop from April to May, …
By Clint Thompson Deer continue to impact South Georgia’s cotton crop. It’s led to University of Georgia research studying the impact of repellents in deterring deer. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, talked about the research at the UGA Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day. “We’ve done the research on farm to document what is being lost. What we’re moving …
By Clint Thompson The University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day provided UGA Extension cotton entomologist Phillip Roberts another chance to update attendees about the cotton jassid. The jassid had a significant impact on Georgia cotton in 2025, but its impact has been minimal so far this year. That could be changing, however, says Roberts. “The main …
ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper recently announced the first confirmed detection of pasture mealybug (Heliococcus summervillei) in Georgia. The detection was confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Aug. 5, in Decatur County, Georgia. Pasture mealybug is an invasive insect that primarily affects annual and perennial warm-season grasses and poses a significant threat to …
By Clint Thompson The University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day was held on Wednesday and exposed growers and industry leaders to research being conducted on the UGA Tifton Campus. Specialists talked about various research topics, ranging from crop breeding to pest and disease management to cover crops’ importance. The Georgia Cotton Commission and Georgia Peanut Commission …
In late July, the Commodity Commission Ex-Officio Committee met to make appointments to the Georgia Cotton Commission Board of Directors. Morgan County cotton farmer John Ruark, Toombs County cotton farmer Chris Hopkins and Bulloch County cotton farmer Greg Sikes were each reappointed to three-year terms on the Commission’s board of directors. John Ruark Ruark is a multi-generational farmer, and farms …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and Georgia Peanut Commission remind growers, industry leaders and the general public that the Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus in Tifton, Georgia. The GCC, GPC and University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams will co-sponsor the joint …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) mid-year meeting in late July provided University of Georgia Extension specialists an opportunity to update growers about this season’s crop, including the weather’s impact, cotton jassid and plant growth regulators. The annual meeting, held on July 29 in Statesboro, Georgia, allowed Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, to address …
By Clint Thompson The University of Georgia Extension Peanut Team recognized Georgia’s top peanut producers last weekend at the annual Georgia Peanut Achievement Club meeting at Jekyll Island. Peanut farmers and farming operations were recognized from four different regions and presented plaques for their production accomplishments. Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, talked about the weekend and its …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission’s Mid-Year Meeting and University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Pre-Harvest Workshop in late July came at an important time for the state’s cotton farmers. UGA Extension specialists provided updates for the 2026 crop. It also provided a platform for executive director Taylor Sills to address numerous issues impacting Georgia’s industry. “We’ve got the …
