In late July, the Commodity Commission Ex-Officio Committee met to make appointments to the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) board of directors. GCC Vice Chairman Matt Coley, a cotton and peanut farmer from Vienna; and director Steven Meeks, a cotton, peanut, tobacco and timber producer from Screven, were both reappointed to another three-year term on the Commission’s board of directors. Coley …
Georgia Cotton Farmer Discusses Farm Economy
The U.S. Senate is working on passing a disaster aid bill to provide assistance for farmers hurt by storm damage, including those affected by Hurricane Michael last October. The U.S. House did pass a disaster bill last week, and now congressional leaders and the White House are working on a bipartisan bill that can get through the Senate. Last week Colquitt …
Georgia Cotton Planting Progressing
Latest numbers indicate cotton planting in Georgia is progressing. Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director, Richey Seaton, says that should continue with a good looking week weather-wise.
Georgia Cotton Commission Approves 2020 Research
At its March 27th Board Meeting, the Georgia Cotton Commission Board of Directors approved $656,287 in research for the 2020 crop year and also approved $25,500 in supplemental research for 2019. This money will go to fund eighteen projects that will be conducted by researchers and extension specialists from the University of Georgia and the University of West Georgia. Projects …
Georgia Cotton Referendum Voting Deadline Is Friday
Georgia cotton producers are being reminded this Friday, March 15, is the deadline to vote in the referendum to continue the cotton program in the state. Taylor Sills, director of public affairs for the Georgia Cotton Commission, encourages growers to vote. If you did not receive a ballot, call 404-586-1405.
Georgia Cotton Referendum Deadline Nearing
Georgia cotton producers are being urged to vote in a referendum on continuation of the cotton program in the state. Executive Director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, wants growers to know the referendum runs until March 15th. Cotton producers are encouraged to cast their votes by March 15th on ballots they should have received in the mail from the …
Georgia Conducting Cotton Referendum
Georgia cotton producers are being urged to vote in a referendum on continuation of the cotton program in the state. Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, wants growers to know the referendum runs from Feb. 13 through March 15. Ballots will arrive in the mail from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. If you do not receive a ballot, …
2017 Georgia Quality Cotton Award Winners
The 2017 Georgia Quality Cotton Awards were presented at the Georgia Cotton Commission 11th Annual Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop on January 31, 2018 in Tifton, GA. The awards are co-sponsored by the Georgia Cotton Commission and Bayer CropScience, and administered by the University of Georgia Cotton Team. The purpose of the awards are to recognize producers and ginners …
Georgia Producers Invited to Beltwide Cotton Conferences
Coming up next week will be the annual Beltwide Cotton Conferences in San Antonio, Texas. Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton says it is an event where you can hear the latest information concerning cotton research. Georgia Producers Invited to Beltwide Cotton Conference
Georgia Cotton Commission Announces Annual Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) has announced the date for their annual meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop in January. GCC Executive Director Richey Seaton has the details.
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