Rainfall Needed for Georgia Cotton

By Clint Thompson Georgia cotton is in the ground. It just needs water to help spur growth. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team encourage producers with irrigated fields to stay on top of their water needs, especially as the drought continues. “For the irrigated guys, once you fall behind, it’s extremely difficult to catch up. …

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USDA in Georgia Hosting FSA Webinar

The USDA Farm Service Agency in Georgia (FSA-GA) invites agricultural producers and stakeholders in the state to attend an informational webinar on County Committee nominations and elections.  FSA-GA State Executive Director Arthur Tripp and staff will provide an overview and take questions regarding the FSA’s upcoming County Committee nominations and election cycle.  The virtual meeting, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 1:00 …

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Rainy Weather Causing Issues for Georgia Cotton Producers

The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team advise growers to exercise caution when accessing a soggy field to plant this year’s crop. They also need to think twice about re-planting this year’s crop, believes Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist. “No. 1, our backs are against the wall. The later we go, the more acceptable …