Georgia Cotton Commission

Check out this segment from the Farm Monitor as they step inside a cotton microgin at the UGA Tifton Campus and talk to researchers, Dr. Phillip Roberts and Dr. Camp Hand, to see how science and agriculture come together to improve crop quality. youtube.com/watch?v=Za-_lm…

On February 6, 2026, the EPA approved labels for OTT dicamba herbicides to be used with dicamba-tolerant cotton & soybean varieties. These labels pave the way for OTT dicamba to be used for the first time since February 2024. georgiacottoncommission.org/ott-dicamba-re…

On this episode of the @UGAExtension Talkin’ Cotton Podcast, the team sits down with UGA’s Dr. Bob Kemerait to talk through the 2026 decisions like nematode management, variety selection, and early-season disease prevention. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tal…

Today, @AgCommHarperGA announced that GA farmers, ranchers, & foresters in eligible counties that suffered losses from Hurricane Helene may apply for assistance beginning March 16 until April 27. Additional details are available at farmrecovery.com georgiacottoncommission.org/hurricane-hele…

On this episode of the @UGAExtension Talkin' Cotton Podcast, the team discusses how cotton growers are juggling new label realities, tight margins, and the pressure to do right by their land and communities. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pra…

Congratulations to Calhoun County producer Jimmy Webb for receiving the 2026 Farm Press High Cotton Award for the Southeast! Mr. Webb was recognized at this year's Mid-South Farm & Gin Show in Memphis.

EPA announced new, two-year registrations to allow for dicamba products for over-the-top use in dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans. For more education on restrictions, the @GaDeptAg and @UGAExtension has announced its UPW Training dates and locations. georgiacottoncommission.org/using-pesticid…

@AgCommHarperGA is proud to announce the opening of the inaugural round of applications for the GA Farmland Conservation Fund that will protect GA farmland from development into perpetuity by assisting with the purchase of a conservation easement. georgiacottoncommission.org/agriculture-co…

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the opening of the enrollment period for the FBA program. The FBA enrollment period opens Feb. 23 and closes April 17. Producers can complete applications online or submit to their FSA county office. usda.gov/about-usda/new…

On the newest @UGAExtension Talkin' Cotton Podcast, the team sits down with Dr. Culpepper to unpack why resistance isn't the biggest threat to your herbicide toolbox, but activist lawsuits, policy shifts, & social narratives that ignore on-farm reality. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sci…

Check out this podcast to hear more about the @plantnotplastic campaign featuring Marjory Walker, VP of Council Operations at the @NCottonCouncil!

Couldn’t make it to the GCC Annual Meeting & UGA Cotton Production Workshop? Presentations from our speakers, cotton workshops, and lunch reception are now available to watch at the link below! youtube.com/watch?v=AOtCfP…

We think pollution lives outside. We’re wrong. Synthetic fabrics shed microplastics into the air we breathe. They get into our blood and lungs. This isn’t just about the planet. It’s about YOUR health. Learn more at plantnotplastic.org

The National Cotton Council applauds House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson for releasing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, which includes a wide range of farm bill provisions that were unable to be included in the OBBBA. georgiacottoncommission.org/ncc-welcomes-t…

On February 12th, House Bill 1310 was introduced by Representatives Jaclyn Ford, Robert Dickey, Steven Meeks, Angie O’Steen, Al Williams, and Chas Cannon. This legislation, if passed, would designate cotton as the official fabric of the State of Georgia. georgiacottoncommission.org/bill-to-design…

Louie Perry, Jr., a producer from Moultrie, Georgia, posthumously received the 2025 Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award. Perry was recognized during the @NCottonCouncil 2026 annual meeting held February 9-12 in San Antonio, Texas. georgiacottoncommission.org/louie-perry-jr…

The National Cotton Council directors for 2026 were announced at the NCC’s recent 2026 annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Click the link to view the list! georgiacottoncommission.org/national-cotto…

That's a wrap on the 2026 @NCottonCouncil Annual Meeting! Delegates across all 7 segments of the cotton industry were together to review policy recommendations & receive reports on Council operations. We are thankful to our leadership for their time & willingness to serve.

On this episode of the Cotton Companion Podcast, Dr. Stanley Culpepper, Extension agronomist with the University of Georgia, discusses the EPA’s reapproval of dicamba products, and gives advice to producers for 2026. cottoncompanion.podbean.com/e/a-closer-loo…

From Choosin’ Texas to choosin’ cotton. We love seeing brand collections like Ella Langley’s that highlight 100% cotton and cotton-rich items. Always make sure to check the label!