By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Team remind producers about the importance of ensuring equipment is ready ahead of planting season which is less than two months away. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, discussed the preparations that growers need to make with most of the planting season slated for early-to-mid May. “Soil …
GCC Reminds Producers About ARC/PLC Deadline
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers that the ARC/PLC sign-up deadline is Wednesday, March 15. Producers have until then to make their elections concerning agriculture risk coverage (ARC) or price loss coverage (PLC) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, discussed the importance of …
GPC Celebrates March as National Peanut Month
TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) was part of an event last week that celebrated March as National Peanut Month. The Georgia peanut industry hosted the 2023 Georgia PB&J Day in Atlanta last week. During the event, the Georgia Peanut Commission and Peanut Proud donated 10,080 jars of peanut butter to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. “Peanuts are …
GCC Encourages Growers to Enroll in Cotton Trust Protocol
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds its producers about the benefits of enrolling in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, emphasized the importance of growers participating in the program. “The Cotton Trust Protocol has obviously been in place for a couple of years. We’ve been encouraging growers to sign up and …
06G Remains Viable Option for Peanut Producers
By Clint Thompson Tomato spotted wilt virus’ (TSWV) resurgence in 2022 is not an indictment on the Georgia-06G peanut. It remains the most dependable variety for growers, believes Scott Monfort, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension peanut agronomist. “It’s still in my mind, (No.) 1, the most seedstock that we have. No. 2, it’s the most dependable one we’ve got …
Alabama Peanuts Resilient in 2022
By Will Jordan Adverse weather conditions were a major factor for Alabama’s peanut crop last year. Still, crop quality prevailed at harvest. Early season cool weather conditions pushed delayed plantings with added thrips pressure and more tomato spotted wilt virus, following trends the last two years. The state’s peanut producers finished with 163,000 acres in 31 counties, with an estimated …
Using Pesticides Wisely Trainings Set for 2023
The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds its growers about this year’s Using Pesticides Wisely trainings that will be held across the state. Trainings will be held at specified locations and are not available individually or online. The trainings start on March 2 in Bartow County and continue through April 18 in Morgan and Franklin counties. Listed below are the dates and …
Cotton Acreage Expected to Decrease This Year
Economists with the National Cotton Council (NCC) released their outlook for the 2023 cotton industry ahead of planting season. The Georgia Cotton Commission’s producers are expected to plant 1.27 million acres this season, 1.1% less acreage than last year’s 1.29 million acres. Georgia would still be second in the U.S. in production behind Texas, which is projected to plant 6.1 …
UGA’s Monfort Discusses TSWV Impact in ’22
By Clint Thompson Tomato spotted wilt virus’ (TSWV) presence in peanuts was widespread in 2022. Scott Monfort, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension peanut agronomist, wants his growers to avoid a similar fate this season. TSWV was the trendy topic during the recent UGA Peanut Production seminar at the Georgia Peanut Farm Show. Monfort discussed the virus and what growers …
GCC Executive Director Discusses Farm Bill
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) eyes this year’s farm bill as a way to continue its mission of ensuring producers can remain sustainable now and into the future. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, discussed the farm bill during the commission’s annual meeting on Jan. 25. “Obviously, we work closely with the National Cotton …