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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)”
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) annual meeting isn’t all about educating and informing the state’s cotton producers about the latest trends impacting the industry. An important part of the meeting’s agenda is recognizing those who have helped make the cotton industry as successful and sustainable as possible. GCC Executive Director Taylor Sills discussed the awards part of …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds its farmers and industry specialists that the commission’s annual meeting is less than two weeks away. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The meeting is free and is slated to start at 8 a.m. It will …
The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds its growers that cotton producers can now enroll in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and apply for the Climate Smart Cotton Program for the 2025 crop year. The Trust Protocol provides farmers with data and resources to choose practices that are most suitable for their land and farming operation. By tracking key metrics like water …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) has announced its guest speakers at the commission’s annual meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Taylor Sills, GCC executive director, discussed the three speakers for next month’s event. “Our three main speakers are going to be Dr. Stanley …
The Georgia Cotton Commission sponsored the King Cotton Awards to recognize outstanding contributions of county agents to Georgia cotton producers. The Senior Award honors agents with 10 or more years of experience. 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 …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Cotton Team advise growers to take advantage of the dry weather conditions when possible to finish harvesting this year’s crop. Much of South Georgia observed the first measurable rainfall recorded since Hurricane Helene last week. It delayed harvesting progress, says Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist. …
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds its growers and industry leaders to save the date for next year’s annual meeting. It is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, and will be held at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. It is the first of two meetings for the commission in 2025. Its mid-year meeting …
By Clint Thompson Georgia cotton producers are in the midst of harvesting this year’s crop. That means cotton pickers are traveling up and down the roads from one field to another at slow speeds. The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and executive director Taylor Sills encourage drivers to implore patience if they are behind a tractor or harvester that is traveling …
By Clint Thompson Plenty of sunshine and dry weather this week means weather conditions are ideal for Georgia cotton producers to be in the field harvesting this year’s crop. That’s exactly what the Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team are encouraging farmers to be doing this week, says Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist. “The …
By Clint Thompson Various factors are challenging cotton growers across the Southeast. The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) is using this week at the Sunbelt Ag Expo as an opportunity to meet with producers and industry experts to discuss ways to overcome those obstacles. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, discussed the commission’s role this week in Moultrie, Georgia. “In …
