By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds its producers that the opportunity to enroll in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, a major marketability tool for the state’s cotton growers, is approaching soon. Growers can enroll in the Trust Protocol and apply for the Climate Smart Cotton Program, a five-year initiative led by the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, when the …
In Conjunction with Sunbelt Expo: Country Financial Sponsors Youth Challenge Event
Clint Thompson Country Financial continues to support the educational investment of today’s youth learning about agriculture, the No. 1 industry in Georgia. Bart Hester, agent with Country Financial in Moultrie, Georgia, talked about his company’s support of the Youth Challenge, a competition for Georgia teens held in conjunction with the Sunbelt Ag Expo in October. “The youth challenge is from …
Ideal Weather Conditions for Sunbelt This Week
By Clint Thompson Cool mornings and sunshine have provided ideal weather conditions this week for attendees at the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. As a result, an estimated 50,000 people are expected to visit the show, which concludes on Thursday. Chip Blalock, Sunbelt Ag Expo executive director, provided farmers, industry leaders and guests from across the Southeast a …
Sunbelt Expo: GCC Rooting for Bart Davis at Farmer of Year Luncheon
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) is rooting for one of its own during the Sunbelt Expo’s Southeastern Farmer of the Year luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 17, in Moultrie, Georgia. Bart Davis, from Doerun, Georgia, is one of 10 farmers competing for the prestigious honor, which will be awarded on the first day of the three-day event next …
Georgia Cotton Commission Part of Sunbelt Ag Expo During Three-Day Event
By Clint Thompson The calendar has turned to October which means the Sunbelt Ag Expo is just around the corner. The three-day event is scheduled for Oct. 17-19 in Moultrie, Georgia. One of those exhibitors that will be in attendance is the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC). Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, invites attendees to come by and say …
GCC Encourages Road Safety Amid Harvest Season
By Clint Thompson Cotton harvests are well underway across the Southeast. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2% of Georgia’s crop had been harvested, as of Monday, Sept. 25. The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds civilians to be careful when traveling on the roads this time of year. Cotton harvesters and other equipment will be …
GPC Continues Sponsorship of No. 38 Car
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission’s (GPC) continued sponsorship of NASCAR driver Todd Gilliland and his No. 38 car is a win for Georgia’s peanut industry and race attendees. It has churned up support for Georgia agriculture with Gilliland driving the Georgia peanuts car, but it has also left attendees salivating for more of those tasty peanuts at the …
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Brings Industry Together
By Clint Thompson The Southern Peanut Growers Conference informed and enlightened attendees at last week’s meeting about what is required for growers to remain sustainable now and into the future. The conference, held at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida, included representatives from the Georgia Peanut Commission, Alabama Peanut Producers Association, Florida Peanut Producers Association and …
Georgia Cotton Commission Hosts Mid-Year Meeting
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission’s first mid-year meeting on Wednesday in Statesboro, Georgia, educated and celebrated with those in attendance. The event at the Nessmith-Lane Conference Center at Georgia Southern University provided growers timely information as they continue to navigate the current growing season. It also celebrated the winners of the Georgia Cotton Quality Awards, which was a …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day Educates, Informs with Future in Mind
By Clint Thompson Southeast farmers are always eyeing the future. What does it entail for their crops and production practices, and how can growers remain sustainable? The Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day on Thursday provided producers a chance to observe research in action and talk with scientists and industry leaders about what the future may hold for specific crops. Chip …