The Georgia Cotton Commission recognized the 2020 Cotton Quality Award winners during Wednesday’s virtual annual meeting. The winners include: Region 1 Less than 500 acres, Producer-Chad Hawkins, Ginner-Sconyers Gin and Warehouse Company, Wilcox County; 500-1,000 acres, Producer-Wendell Hobby, Ginner-Sconyers Gin and Warehouse Company, Turner County; more than 1,000 acres, Producer-Wilson Keene, Ginner-Sconyers Gin and Warehouse Company, Dodge County Region 2 …
GDA Produce Safety Alliance to Hold More Training Sessions
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) held a 2-day virtual Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training this week. According to GDA Education and Outreach Associate Elizabeth Danforth, they are already working on plans to hold another training in a few weeks. Grower Training Courses satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement that requires at least one supervisor or responsible party for …
Weather Main Factor in Seed Coat Fragment Issue
One of the main takeaways from the 2020 cotton season remains the issue with seed coat fragments and the abnormally high number of reported instances in cotton this year. Ed Barnes, Senior Director, Agricultural & Environmental Research at Cotton Incorporated, talked to Georgia cotton producers during Wednesday’s annual Georgia Cotton Commission meeting about the surge in seed coat fragment occurrences. …
Virtual Platform: Georgia Ag Forecast is Friday
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 Georgia Ag Forecast Seminar will be virtual this year on Friday, Jan. 29. But it is still expected to present timely information for producers and industry experts. Those interested can still register for the event which is slated to start at 9:30 a.m. Keynote Topics Keynote topics will focus on agritourism and COVID-19’s …
GCC Annual Meeting to be Held on Jan. 27
The Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) annual meeting may be virtual this year, but it still will present producers with timely, relevant information for the upcoming year. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. It will feature a plethora of speakers and informative topics, says Taylor Sills, GCC Executive Director. “Our meeting is obviously very important …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 1-22-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended January 22, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended-January 22, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,000 head compared to 9,614 last week and 11,573 …
Georgia Trials Offer Rootstock Choices
Ongoing citrus rootstock trials being conducted by the University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension in Lowndes County hold promise for increased yields, improved fruit quality, and greater disease resistance. Jake Price, UGA Extension agent and Lowndes County Extension coordinator, has six local citrus rootstock/variety trials with varying objectives. The trees are custom-produced by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-certified citrus nurseries …
Georgia Lawmakers Hold Budget Hearings
Week two of the 2021 Georgia State Legislative Session was a bit different, as lawmakers were involved in budget hearings. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) Public Affairs Manager, Jake Tench, explains what actually took place this week. To keep track of activities during the 2021 legislative session, go to the GAC website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
GCC Encourages Participation in QLA Program
Georgia cotton producers impacted by Hurricane Michael in 2018 are encouraged to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program. The QLA program provides financial assistance to crop producers who experienced quality losses caused by qualifying disaster events in 2018 or 2019. The Georgia Cotton Commission GCC encourages producers to participate, says executive director Taylor …
U. S. Researchers to Host Webinar about COVID-19 Disruptions to Food Supply Chains
(UF/IFAS) — A multi-region, multi-institution research and outreach team investigating the impact of COVID-19 on food and agricultural systems will host a free webinar those engaged in the food supply chain at any level at 2 p.m. EST January 28, 2021. Participants interested in the webinar can register at https://tinyurl.com/lessonsfromcovid-webinar. This hour-long webinar is part of the Lessons from COVID-19: …