By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and other members of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation remind growers and industry specialists about this year’s 27th annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference, scheduled for July 21-23 at the Edgewater Beach Resort Conference Center in Panama City Beach, Florida. Online registration will close on July 15. After July 15, registration will be available …
By Clint Thompson Increased rains across South Georgia in recent weeks have prevented some cotton growers from completing much needed field work. The Georgia Cotton Commission and Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, caution producers about returning to a wet and soggy field too soon. That would make matters worse. “Try not to get out there too …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and executive director Taylor Sills remind Georgia cotton growers about the commission’s 2026 Mid-Year Meeting & University of Georgia Pre-Harvest Workshop, scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 at the Neesmith-Lane Conference Center in Statesboro, Georgia. Pre-registration is free at www.georgiacottoncommission.org, though those interested in attending need to register by Saturday, July 11 to assist …
The Georgia Peanut Commission reminds peanut growers and industry leaders to mark their calendars for this year’s 27th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference, scheduled for July 21-23, at the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort, Panama City Beach, Florida. This year’s conference offers farmers an opportunity to learn more about legislative issues, peanut promotions and production issues. The registration fee for …
By Clint Thompson The extended drought that impacted the Southeast region meant some cotton growers were delayed in their plantings this year. That puts more pressure on producers with June-planted cotton, says Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist. Hand and the Georgia Cotton Commission caution growers who have later-planted cotton this year. “The thing that we’ve got …
By Clint Thompson Cotton season is well underway across Georgia. The Georgia Cotton Commission and Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, encourage growers to be timely with their management tactics. That could range anywhere from fertilizer applications to weed suppression. “I’d say everything that you do needs to be timely. It helps with everything to be timely. …
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced The Great American Cotton Plan this week. It is an initiative from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to promote the cotton industry. The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) applauds the announcement and is appreciative of the support shown to cotton producers across the country. “Cotton producers across the state are thankful for Secretary …
The Georgia Cotton Commission has announced the guest speakers for the commission’s 2026 mid-year meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Nesmith-Lane Conference Center in Statesboro. Guest Speakers The program speakers are Rusty Rumley, senior staff attorney at the National Agricultural Law Center and Bev Sylvester, chief marketing officer at Cotton Incorporated. Meeting Specifics The meeting is held in …
The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds its growers about opportunities to serve on multiple cotton organization leadership positions that will impact Georgia’s industry. This summer, certified producer/producer interest organizations will caucus to nominate individuals to represent Georgia producers to serve as directors and alternates on the board of Cotton Incorporated, delegates and alternates to the National Cotton Council of America, and …
By Clint Thompson It is estimated that about 25% of Georgia’s peanut acres have been planted so far this spring. But it is those acres planted right before the recent deluge of rainfall that has Scott Monfort, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension peanut agronomist concerned. Monfort and the Georgia Peanut Commission caution growers to scout their plants regularly to ensure …
