By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team encourage producers that the time is now to go ahead and defoliate any remaining crop. The weather is not getting any warmer, says UGA Extension cotton agronomist Camp Hand. “In the next 14 days, I can count on three fingers the number of days that …
GCC Encouraged by Ongoing Harvest Results
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) is encouraged by the early returns from this year’s harvest season. Taylor Sills, GCC executive director, says the crop looks positive considering all the rain accumulated during the production season. “I would say for as much rain as we had, I would say everything’s probably going okay. We’ve had a lot of …
GPC to Host Annual Farm Show in January
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) reminds producers it’s never too early start thinking about next year’s Peanut Farm Show, which is a little more than two months away. The farm show is slated for Jan. 19-20 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The GPC is excited to host the event again, …
GCC Annual Meeting Set for Jan. 26
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds growers about the organization’s annual meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Taylor Sills discusses the significance of the meeting. “Plans are definitely underway. The Georgia Cotton Commission’s annual meeting will be Jan. 26, the …
John Deere Cotton Harvester: More Comfort, Increased Efficiency
By Clint Thompson John Deere’s Next Generation CP770 Cotton Harvester was on display and demonstrated its effectiveness at the Sunbelt Ag Expo last week in Moultrie, Georgia. Christopher Murray, product manager, global cotton harvesting at John Deere, discussed the various components that make this cotton picker a one of a kind. “We have new high speed row units; new cab …
GCC: Exercise Caution on the Roads
By Clint Thompson It is cotton harvesting time across Georgia. The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds drivers to exercise caution this time of year, as cotton harvesters move up and down the roads, from fields to fields. Safety should be top priority, says Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission. “Our farmers are so important to us, not …
GPC Continues Promoting Peanuts at Expo
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission’s (GPC) promotion of the state’s peanut crop continued this week at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. It provided executive director Don Koehler and his GPC staff the opportunity to share a few sandwiches and peanuts and educate attendees about the value and importance of one of Georgia’s top row crops. “I’ve …
Sunbelt Ag Expo a Success
By Clint Thompson The Sunbelt Ag Expo this week reinforced what executive director Chip Blalock already knew – farmers and industry leaders were ready for an in-person show. This week’s 43rd annual farm show in Moultrie, Georgia educated attendees, reunited old friends and reminded the Southeast about agriculture’s importance. The three-day event was a success. “It’s been humbling to see …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention Set for Savannah in 2022
By Clint Thompson The stage is set for the 2022 Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention, which will be held on Feb. 16-18 in Savannah, Georgia. Dale Sandlin, executive vice president of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, discussed what producers can expect during next year’s convention. “Our convention planning committee has been working very hard to make sure we have our plans set up …
Stop By and Visit Country Financial at Sunbelt This Week
By Clint Thompson Country’s Financial’s one-on-one approach makes it an effective ally for homeowners and farmers. Sunbelt Ag Expo attendees are encouraged to stop by the Country Financial booth this week in Moultrie, Georgia and talk with an agent to gauge their specific insurance or financial needs. Dawn Cutchens, an insurance agent with Country Financial, discusses that personal approach that …