By Clint Thompson Georgia cotton growers and industry leaders are reminded that the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting and University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Production Workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The day starts with UGA cotton production workshops scheduled for 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., followed by the …
Georgia Cotton Farmers Donate Socks to Homeless Shelters Across State
The Georgia Cotton Commission recently donated 12,000 pairs of socks to various homeless shelters across the state, on behalf of Georgia’s 3,500 cotton farming families. Farmers delivered socks to Open Arms in Albany, Cordele First Church’s Soul Food Ministry, Lowndes Associated Ministries to People in Valdosta, The Haven in Lafayette, The Sparrow’s Nest in Athens, Ninth District Opportunity in Demorest, …
GCC ‘Appreciative’ of FBA Program, Payment Rate
By Clint Thompson The announcement this week made by U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke L. Rollins regarding the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program focused on the the eligible commodity per-acre payment rates. As announced in early December, $12 billion in the program will be paid to American producers in 2026, of which $11 billion divvied out to eligible row crop producers. …
Jassid a Focus of Upcoming Georgia Cotton Commission Meeting
By Clint Thompson Georgia cotton growers and industry leaders should mark their calendars for the Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) annual meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, talked about next year’s meeting and a focus on an emerging insect pest that …
GCC Executive Director: FBA Payments An Infusion Into Ag Economy
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) believes the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) payments that were recently announced will provide an infusion for the agricultural economy, including Georgia’s struggling cotton industry. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, talked about the impact of the FBA program. “This Farmer Bridge Assistance program that was announced is very important to cotton …
GCC Applauds Farmer Bridge Assistance Payments
By Clint Thompson Count the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) as one organization applauding the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance payments announced on Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA announced that $12 billion will be made available in one time bridge payments to farmers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs. The payments are …
2025 King Cotton Award Winner
The Georgia Cotton Commission has named the 2025 King Cotton Award Winner. Clint Thompson with Southeast AgNet has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
2025 King Cotton Award Winner
The Georgia Cotton Commission sponsors the King Cotton Awards to recognize outstanding contributions of county Extension agents to Georgia’s cotton producers. 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 agronomist. This award credits those with less than 10 years of …
Georgia Cotton Growers to Benefit From Disaster Assistance Funding
Getting life back to normal has been a challenge for producers affected by hurricanes over the past few years and the Georgia Cotton Commission shares how relief funding will help producers. Clint Thompson with Southeast AgNet has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
Georgia Cotton Growers to Benefit From Disaster Assistance Funding
By Clint Thompson Georgia cotton growers impacted by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 will benefit from disaster assistance funding announced earlier this week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, discussed the impact that the funding will have on his growers who are struggling through challenging times. “Our industry is in …






