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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 …
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 …
The Georgia Cotton Commission has named the 2025 King Cotton Award Winner. Clint Thompson with Southeast AgNet has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
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 …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
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 …
By Clint Thompson More than half of Georgia’s cotton crop has been harvested this season. But there’s still plenty of cotton left to be picked and plenty of cotton equipment having to be moved from one field to another. The Georgia Cotton Commission and Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, implore road safety during the remaining harvest …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team encourage growers to take action prior to sub-freezing temperatures expected to impact the region early next week. Temperatures are expected to plummet into the 20s Monday night and stay below freezing on Tuesday. That is cause for concern for cotton growers who are in the midst …
The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds its growers about important meetings coming up in 2026, starting with the Beltwide Cotton Conference on Jan. 7-9 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. The Southern Southeastern annual meeting will be held on Jan. 19-22 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The Georgia Cotton Commission’s annual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds those traveling on the highways this fall about road safety, especially as cotton growers continue harvesting this year’s crop. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, discussed highway safety at this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo. “I’m obviously fortunate to know and deal with a lot of folks from across the …
