Georgia Cotton Commission
@GACottonComm
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Serving Georgia's Cotton Producer's Since 1965
Joined August 2018
Happy #PlasticFreeJuly! Make sure to do your part for your health, the environment, & your farm by making sure to buy cotton items! We know products like polyester are the leading source of microplastics in the world. Choosing cotton is a no-brainer.
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USDA Leadership is in the final stages of reviewing both GA’s Block Grant Agreement & their Work Plan. The opening of applications & additional details will be announced as soon as the GDA receives final approval. Check out GDA's website for more info.
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Georgia Agriculture & Forestry Stakeholders, We are pleased to share that Georgia’s Hurricane Helene Block Grant (HBG) Program will be opening very soon. Our team at Georgia Department of Agriculture...
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Congratulations to the Georgia Cotton Commission Player of the Game, Dwight Lewis of the Gainesville Red Elephants!🏈 #ChampsWearCotton #CheckTheLabel
Congratulations to our @GACottonComm Player of the Game, Dwight Lewis. @osgnelson caught up with the @RedElephant_FB sophomore running back about his fantastic performance tonight. He finished the night with 20 rushes for 226 yards and three TD's.
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On Monday, President Trump & USDA Secretary Rollins announced the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. The announcement & subsequent details of the program when released will allow lenders to include the amount of the assistance in producer’s loan packages.
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On Monday, December 8th, President Trump and USDA Secretary Rollins announced the creation of the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, a new round of economic assistance totaling $12 billion for...
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Check out the Cotton Specialists Corner Podcast where they discuss how the jassid moved to a widespread, fast-moving threat & what actually stopped yield losses. The hosts explain scouting methods and why missing the first spray costs you the season.
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We are appreciative to the Trump Administration and Secretary Brooke Rollins for today's announcement regarding Farmer Bridge Assistance. We look forward to learning more details about this program as it develops.
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Congratulations to the Georgia Cotton Commission Player of the Game, Peyton Zachary of the Carrollton Trojans!🏈 #ChampsWearCotton #CheckTheLabel
Congratulations to our @GACottonComm Player of the Game, @peytonzachary4 🏈 @CodyChaffins caught up with the @Carrollton_High junior WR about his standout semifinal performance. He finished the night with five receptions for 172 yards and one TD.
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Check out the latest Cotton Companion podcast to hear Cotton Incorporated President and CEO, William Kimbrell, talk about the ways Cotton Incorporated is working hard to bring relief to U.S. cotton producers!
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Financial stress remains a major concern heading into 2026, with limited storage capacity, tighter credit conditions, & low prices. Extension ag economists across the south provide a brief summary of the 2025 season in the article below.
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Row-crop producers across the South faced another difficult year in 2025. Weather challenges led to wide yield variability across much of the region. Even where yields were strong, low commodity...
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Congratulations to the Georgia Cotton Commission Player of the Game, Cam Wood of the Carrollton Trojans!🏈 #ChampsWearCotton #CheckTheLabel
Congratulations to our @GACottonComm Player of the Game, @CameronWood2026 🔥 @MadisonCrews7 caught up with the @Carrollton_High senior running back about his fantastic quarterfinal performance tonight. He finished the game with 23 rushes for 173 yards and three TDs.
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We are thankful for our cotton community today and every day! We hope everyone has a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
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Elbert County producer, Rick Wansley, provides an after-harvest update & talks about new technologies he plans to incorporate in 2026. Mr. Wansley gives insight to the consumer about the hard work put into a crop & urges them to choose cotton.
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Thank you to the writers and editors at Albany Herald for covering about the current situation of cotton production across Georgia and allowing us to be a part of it. Together we can support our producers by checking the label and choosing cotton!
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Georgia’s cotton acreage fell 22% this year—from 1.1 million acres in 2024 to just under 850,000 in 2025.
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The U.S. EPA registered 10 products containing the new active ingredient isocycloseram, a broad-spectrum contact insecticide proposed for use on ag crops, turf & ornamentals, as well as indoor and outdoor uses for commercial, industrial & domestic sites.
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Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered ten products containing the new active ingredient isocycloseram, a broad-spectrum contact insecticide proposed for use on agricultural...
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Congratulations to the Georgia Cotton Commission Player of the Game, Jake Godfree of the North Gwinnett Bulldogs!🏈 #ChampsWearCotton #CheckTheLabel
Congratulations to our @GACottonComm Player of the Game, @JakeGodfree🏈 @CodyChaffins caught up with the @NGHSFootball junior linebacker about his 2nd round playoff performance tonight. He finished the game with 12 total tackles, 1 TFL and 1.5 sacks.
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Congratulations to John Bennett, Wilcox County Extension Coordinator and Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, on winning the 2025 Allen B. Fulford King Cotton Award!
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County UGA Cooperative Extension Service agents serve as vital resources for Georgia cotton producers. Agents are known for delivering timely and accurate information and recommendations, which are...
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The Georgia Cotton Commission appreciates the recent announcement by the United States Department of Agriculture of the second phase of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, building on the first phase of the program that began earlier in the year.
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The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) appreciates the recent announcement by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) of the second phase of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP),...
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Congratulations to the Georgia Cotton Commission Player of the Game, Jae Lamar of the Colquitt County Packers!🏈 #ChampsWearCotton #CheckTheLabel
Congratulations to our @GACottonComm Player of the Game, @Jaelamar34 🏈 The @CCPackersFball senior running back and @GeorgiaFootball commit finished the night with 14 carries for 162 yards and four touchdowns 🔥.
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Montgomery County producer, Sam Baker, shares a final update on his cotton crop and the management that went into a rewarding harvest. He also sends a message of encouragement to consumers to buy cotton in order to support local farming operations.
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Tune into the first round of GHSA state playoffs tonight @GPBsports to find out who will be the Georgia Cotton Commission Player of the Game! #ChampsWearCotton #CheckTheLabel
The @OfficialGHSA state playoffs kick off tonight on GPB with a terrific North/South Class 6A first-round showdown as @CCPackersFball travels from Moultrie to take on @MCFootballCoach. @MattStewartTV previews the game and top prospects to watch 🏈. https://t.co/rupzYDg6Cn
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Check out these extension courses & certifications for agribusiness & farm management! These are great opportunities open to all row-crop operations looking to dive deeper into commodity marketing & risk management. Contact your local extension agent for more info. @uga_aaec
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