Category Archive

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) research funding of $740,609 for the 2024 season is focused on helping the state’s producers remain sustainable now and into the future. But the GCC would like to hear from farmers about potential research ideas that may not necessarily be on the commission’s radar. Taylor Sills, GCC executive director, invites farmers to …

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission’s approved funding for research conducted for the 2024 season at the University of Georgia speaks volumes about its commitment to the long-term sustainability of cotton in Georgia. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, discussed the funding which was approved during its March board meeting. “They decided to allocate $740,609 for …

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds growers that the deadline to enroll in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for 2022 is Friday, March 31. Tillman White, program operations manager for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, discussed the benefits of why producers should participate in the program. “The deadline for 2022 enrollment is coming pretty fast. You can still …

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Team remind producers about the importance of ensuring equipment is ready ahead of planting season which is less than two months away. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, discussed the preparations that growers need to make with most of the planting season slated for early-to-mid May. “Soil …

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers that the ARC/PLC sign-up deadline is Wednesday, March 15. Producers have until then to make their elections concerning agriculture risk coverage (ARC) or price loss coverage (PLC) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, discussed the importance of …

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds its producers about the benefits of enrolling in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, emphasized the importance of growers participating in the program. “The Cotton Trust Protocol has obviously been in place for a couple of years. We’ve been encouraging growers to sign up and …

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) eyes this year’s farm bill as a way to continue its mission of ensuring producers can remain sustainable now and into the future. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, discussed the farm bill during the commission’s annual meeting on Jan. 25. “Obviously, we work closely with the National Cotton …

The Georgia Cotton Commission’s Inaugural Trustees Awards were presented at the annual meeting held Jan. 25 in Tifton. The recipients of this year’s Trustees Awards were Louie Perry Jr. of Moultrie, and Mike Lucas of Cochran. The Trustees Awards are awarded to individuals who have dedicated themselves to the advancement of the cotton industry in Georgia. Producers, research and Extension …

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds growers and industry leaders that the University of Georgia (UGA) production workshops will be a vital part of the commission’s upcoming annual meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Attendees will learn about various components of cotton production, including irrigation, precision agriculture, …

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds growers and industry leaders that its annual meeting is set for Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, discussed the scheduled speakers and what the UGA Extension Cotton Team has in store for this year’s event. …