By Clint Thompson The best way to combat low cotton prices is for Georgia producers to make more yields, which was the case in 2025. Another way is to reduce costs that maybe hindering profits. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, spoke about cost reduction at the recent Georgia Cotton Commission meeting at the UGA Tifton Campus …
The Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) Trustees’ Awards were presented at the 2026 Georgia Cotton Commission annual meeting on Jan. 28 in Tifton. The recipients of this year’s Trustees’ Awards were Richey Seaton and Martha Collins Harris. The Trustees’ Awards are awarded to individuals who have dedicated themselves to the advancement of Georgia’s cotton industry. Producers, research and extension specialists and …
By Clint Thompson State taxes highlighted this week’s work in the Georgia Legislature. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley talked about the discussions being had in Atlanta which would have significant ramifications for the state’s farmers. “This week had a huge emphasis on taxes with the Senate passing late last week out of committee a bill to attempt to …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission’s (GPC) annual Research Report Day on Wednesday allowed growers to hear firsthand how their financial contributions are being used in research. The day, which was held at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus, featured presentations from various peanut researchers, discussing topics that focused on peanut breeding, conservation methods, irrigation and water management, as …
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s cotton industry experienced its lowest planted acres in more than 30 years with last year’s crop. Industry experts, like Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, are adamant that needs to change this year. Hand spoke at the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) annual meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28. “I don’t want to hear how …
By Clint Thompson The cotton jassid was one of the main stories that defined Georgia’s 2025 cotton season. It’s been under the spotlight during University of Georgia winter meetings and was the main highlight at the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) annual meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Phillip Roberts, University of Georgia Extension cotton entomologist, was a featured speaker at the …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission’s annual meeting is an important event every January, as it provides valuable insight for growers who are just a few months away from planting that year’s crop. This year was not any different. In fact, the significance of this year’s meeting cannot be overstated. Following last year’s historic low acres and producers having …
TIFTON, Ga. – Donald Chase, peanut farmer from Oglethorpe, Georgia, was elected chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission during the commission’s January monthly board meeting. This is Chase’s first term serving as chairman. He previously served as vice chairman and succeeds Joe Boddiford of Sylvania, Georgia. “2026 is a year of change at the Georgia Peanut Commission. I am honored …
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s Farmer of the Year was announced on Friday at the Georgia Ag Forecast meeting held at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Pete Gelber, dairy farmer in Macon County, was presented the award during the University of Georgia event. Gelber talked about the huge accomplishment. “It’s an honor. I’m just humbly …
By Clint Thompson Cutting costs is easier than done if you are a Georgia peanut farmer. But they need to in order to maximize production and profitability opportunities. Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, highlighted cost-cutting tactics during the Georgia Peanut Farm Show held on Jan. 15 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, …
