The Georgia Cotton Commission sponsored the King Cotton Awards which recognize outstanding contributions of county agents to Georgia’s cotton producers. The Senior Award honors agents with 10 or more years of experience. The Junior Award, named the Allen B. Fulford Award, honors the accomplishments and memory of Allen B. Fulford, who served as a county Extension agent and state cotton …
Cotton Harvests Near Completion in Georgia
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team encourage growers to go ahead and pick what crop remains in the field. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, estimates Georgia producers are approximately 80% to 90% done harvesting this year’s crop. Only a small portion remain. “A lot of this late stuff, last …
Farm Bill Key Component of Next Year’s Georgia Cotton Commission Meeting
By Clint Thompson An integral part of the Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) annual meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia, will include discussions highlighting the 2023 Farm Bill. The current Farm Bill was signed into law on Dec. 20, 2018. A new Farm Bill is passed every five …
Peanut Farm Show Scheduled for Jan. 19, 2023
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) reminds growers and industry leaders that the 46th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It will be held at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The event is free and open to farmers and …
Cotton Harvests About 75% Done in Georgia
By Clint Thompson Cotton harvests are about 70% to 75% complete in Georgia. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team are providing guidance for growers managing the remaining crop. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, discussed what he’s hearing from county Extension agents. “One thing I’m hearing from some county agents about, they’re trying to …
GCC Annual Meeting Set for Jan. 25, 2023
By Clint Thompson It is never too early to start planning for the Georgia Cotton Commission’s annual meeting, slated for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), discussed what growers can expect from next year’s meeting. “We’ve got a great …
TSWV Pressure Still Not as Bad as Used to be
By Clint Thompson Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) resistance in Georgia-06G peanuts could be better. But growers are still in a much better situation than they faced during the time of Georgia Green. Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, shared those thoughts following a challenging production season that saw an increase in TSWV. “Could we use another variety …
GCC, UGA Cotton Team: Keep an Eye on Crop
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Team encourage growers to keep an eye on their crop amid the current harvest season. Producers should especially be mindful of their cotton following last week’s colder temperatures. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, discusses the importance of farmers watching their crop at this point in …
GPC a Popular Visit at Sunbelt Ag Expo
By Clint Thompson Peanut butter sandwiches. Peanut samples. Peanut-based education. It’s just another week at the Sunbelt Ag Expo for the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC). GPC invites all those interested in snacking on peanuts and learning more about production to its building on Wednesday and Thursday at the Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. Justin Odom, project coordinator-farm and field services for …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Starts Today in Moultrie, Georgia, Continues Through Thursday
By Clint Thompson It will be a picturesque week in Moultrie, Georgia for farmers in the Southeast to learn about the latest technological advancements at this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo. There are clear skies, temperatures are cool, and excitement is in the air, says Chip Blalock, executive director of the Sunbelt Ag Expo. “We’ve got beautiful Chamber of Commerce weather …