By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension encourage producers to take advantage of weather conditions this week. Warmer temperatures provide more advantageous conditions for growers looking to defoliate and harvest their crop. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, talks about that issue. “It’s going to be a little bit warmer this week, so if …
Sunbelt Expo: GCC Rooting for Bart Davis at Farmer of Year Luncheon
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) is rooting for one of its own during the Sunbelt Expo’s Southeastern Farmer of the Year luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 17, in Moultrie, Georgia. Bart Davis, from Doerun, Georgia, is one of 10 farmers competing for the prestigious honor, which will be awarded on the first day of the three-day event next …
Georgia Cotton Commission Part of Sunbelt Ag Expo During Three-Day Event
By Clint Thompson The calendar has turned to October which means the Sunbelt Ag Expo is just around the corner. The three-day event is scheduled for Oct. 17-19 in Moultrie, Georgia. One of those exhibitors that will be in attendance is the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC). Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, invites attendees to come by and say …
Idalia Aftermath: Cotton Growers Should Assess Damage
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Team are providing growers advice on what to do about their crop following Hurricane Idalia’s trek through the Southeast on Wednesday. While assessments are still ongoing, growers with damage should contact their insurance representatives to schedule an appointment, says Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist. “The …
Cotton/Peanut Field Day Set for Sept. 6 in Tifton
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers and industry leaders that the annual cotton/peanut research field day is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 6, in Tifton, Georgia. The event is co-sponsored by the Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, talks about why this event is …
Climate Smart Cotton Program Applications Deadline Looming
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds its growers that applications are currently being received for the Climate Smart Cotton Program, a five-year initiative led by the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. Producers must first enroll in the Trust Protocol by Sept. 1 and upload their 2023 bales by March 1, 2024. Applications for the Climate Smart Cotton Program are …
Georgia Quality Cotton Award Winners Announced
The 2022 Georgia Quality Cotton Awards were presented at the Georgia Cotton Commission’s mid-year meeting on July 26 in Statesboro. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, discussed the significance of being able to recognize growers and ginners across the state. “Cotton quality is a big equation of how producers make money off of their cotton. Cotton quality …
Cotton Growers Need to Communicate Needs with Extension Agents, Specialists
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team advise growers to stay in contact with their local Extension agent and state specialists as the production season winds down. This year’s crop is at least 10 days behind, which means producers need to be vigilant in maintaining their crop’s needs through the next couple of …
Georgia Cotton Commission Hosts Mid-Year Meeting
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission’s first mid-year meeting on Wednesday in Statesboro, Georgia, educated and celebrated with those in attendance. The event at the Nessmith-Lane Conference Center at Georgia Southern University provided growers timely information as they continue to navigate the current growing season. It also celebrated the winners of the Georgia Cotton Quality Awards, which was a …
GCC to Host Mid-Year Meeting Next Week
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers and industry leaders that its mid-year meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday, July 26, at the Nesmith-Lane Conference Center in Statesboro. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), highlighted what attendees can expect to learn about at next week’s meeting. “We’ve got a really good program put …