Deer remain a problem for Georgia cotton farmers. Producers can voice their concerns to the Department of Natural Resources. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team encourage cotton producers to provide public input on the impact of deer in cotton fields. Growers can fill out an online survey. The survey covers deer impacts on agriculture …
UGA Cotton Agronomist: Dial Planter in Now Ahead of Planting Season
Planting season is just around the corner for Georgia cotton producers. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team remind growers about the importance of using this time to ensure their planters are properly configured. It is especially important for growers who produce multiple row crops, says Camp Hand, University of Georgia Extension cotton agronomist. “Another …
Lime Applications Essential for Georgia Cotton Growers
Georgia cotton growers are on the cusp of another planting season. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team remind producers about the importance of applying lime this time of year. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, discussed its significance. “I’ve seen a few lime piles around, so that’s something that definitely needs to be done …
GCC Reminds Growers About UPW Trainings
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds farmers that Using Pesticides Wisely (UPW) training locations have been announced for 2024. It is vital that growers attend a UPW course to help Georgia maintain its pesticide stewardship reputation. All applicators must be trained to use in-crop dicamba products: Engenia, XtendiMax and Tavium. The training will fulfill federal label requirements that ensures each …
Nematode-Resistant Varieties Have Benefits for Cotton Producers
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team remind growers about the benefits of implementing nematode-resistant varieties for the 2024 season. Bob Kemerait, UGA Extension plant pathologist, talked with AgNet Media’s Randall Weiseman and discussed those benefits at the commission’s annual meeting in January. Nematodes are microscopic worms that can devastate cotton and …
GCC Guides Cotton Growers About Dicamba Use Following EPA Response
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) issued a response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent guidance on the use of dicamba products, which was recently vacated by the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona for over-the-top use on dicamba resistant cotton and soybeans. GCC Executive Director Taylor Sills talked about the EPA’s guidance which will help …
Back to the Basics: UGA Extension Reminds Cotton Growers About Importance of Soil Fertility
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Cotton Team encourage growers to get back to the basics with regards to soil fertility. Glen Harris, UGA Extension soil specialist, discussed that topic with AgNet Media’s Randall Weiseman during the recent GCC annual meeting in Tifton, Georgia. “There are a lot of new things we’re looking at; biologicals, …
Dicamba Ruling: GCC Implores EPA to Respond
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) is imploring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to respond quickly to Tuesday’s decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona that vacated the registration of dicamba for over-the-top use on dicamba resistant cotton and soybeans. The court noted that the EPA failed to meet regulatory requirements related to the …
GCC Executive Director: Cotton is Still King in Textile Space
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) remains committed to being an advocate for its farmers and the cotton industry in 2024. AgNet Media’s Randall Weiseman talked with Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, at last week’s annual meeting in Tifton, Georgia. Sills highlighted the issue the commission is tackling with planting season just around the corner. “The No. 1 priority …
GCC Hosts Annual Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) held its annual winter meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Topics like the farm bill and Cotton Trust Protocol were on the agenda, as were strategies presented by UGA specialists for growers trying to manage pests, diseases and other challenges related to cotton …