Atlanta, GA – Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced this week that five of Georgia’s Agricultural Commodity Commissions are seeking nominations from producers to serve on their respective commissions. This includes the Georgia Cotton Commission. Nomination forms are available on the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s website and will be accepted until May 23, 2025. Administered by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, advise growers what they should consider during planting season amid worsening drought conditions in the state. “I know that we’re talking about a tough year, but in a lot of cases it would benefit folks to water before you plant,” Hand said. “You …
Georgia cotton producers may be eligible for Loan Deficiency Payments (LDP) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA). LDPs are payments made to producers who, although eligible to obtain a Marketing Assistance Loan, agree to forgo the loan in return for a payment on the eligible commodity. The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds its growers that the …
By Clint Thompson Though still early, according to Scott Monfort, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension peanut agronomist, peanut plantings have begun in fields in South Georgia. The Georgia Peanut Commission and UGA Peanut Team advise growers about what to consider when planting this year’s crop. “The primary thing to think about right now is getting a good start. Getting a …
By Maegan Beatty As planting season looms across Alabama, the state’s cotton farmers are preparing for what could be a pivotal year for its industry. Cotton remains one of Alabama’s leading row crops, and projections for the upcoming season are drawing close attention from producers, analysts and local communities alike. Scott Graham, an Extension cotton entomologist with Auburn University, offers …
DOTHAN, Alabama – The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation (SPFF) welcomes the South Carolina Peanut Board to join the federation. Formed in 1998, SPFF was established to allow Southeastern peanut producers to speak with a unified voice on legislative issues and partner with other state peanut organizations for leadership development and coordinated research funding. “The South Carolina Peanut Board is excited …
By Clint Thompson Georgia cotton growers are on the cusp of another planting season. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team implore growers to check now to ensure their irrigation equipment is operating at full capacity. University of Georgia Precision Ag Specialist Wes Porter highlights what producers should check so there are no issues once plantings …
Perry, GA – The Georgia Cotton Commission board of directors approved $660,818 in research for the 2026 crop year during the commission’s March board meeting. The money will fund 15 projects that will be conducted by University of Georgia (UGA) researchers and extension specialists. Projects range from funding for the UGA cotton team to research on resistant weeds, soil management …
TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors approved $764,189 in research project funding for the 2025-26 research budget year. This action was taken during the commission’s March board meeting. The research projects approved include 40 project proposals submitted from the University of Georgia, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Kennesaw State University, North Carolina State University and the …
Georgia cotton producers had the opportunity to vote to continue the $1 per bale assessment that funds the Georgia Cotton Commission’s programs of research, promotion and education. This year’s referendum period ended on March 12. The Georgia Department of Agriculture recorded the votes, and the results showed 87.83% of voters favoring the assessment continuation. Colquitt County cotton producer Bart Davis, who serves …
