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Tifton · TiftonTIFTON, Ga. — All things related to Georgia peanuts were highlighted at the 48th Annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show & Conference Jan. 16 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center. The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) sponsors the one-day event each year. Peanut growers had the opportunity to view products and services of about 90 exhibitors. The University of Georgia Peanut Team presented an educational seminar covering production…See the Story
Peanut Show Honors Farmers, Supporters, Provides Updates
Tifton · TiftonFarmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Convention adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2025. Key topics ranged from labor to rural broadband to trade. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its 18th Book of the Year award to author Peggy Thomas for “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden.” The award was presented at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Convention. Peoples Co…See the Story
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Tifton · TiftonPhoto courtesy of Georgia Cotton Commission/Shows (from left), Johnny Crawford, Bart Davis, Marvin Ruark and Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission. The Georgia Cotton Commission’s Trustees’ Awards were presented at the commission’s annual meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The Trustees’ Awards are awarded to individuals who have dedicat…See the Story
Meeting Highlight: Georgia Cotton Commission's 2025 Trustees' Award Winners - Southeast AgNET
Tifton · TiftonVortex Weather Insurance, a provider specialising in parametric insurance solutions, highlights that the damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, exceeding $100 billion, left many businesses with significant out-of-pocket expenses, as traditional insurance often comes with high deductibles and exclusions for certain types of damage. However, businesses covered by Vortex Weather Insurance’s parametric hurricane policies received swift payou…See the Story
Vortex offers relief through parametric coverage after hurricanes Helene and Milton
Tifton · TiftonTIFTON, Ga. — The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold the annual Research Report Day, Feb. 5, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPAL), located on the University of Georgia Tifton campus at 2360 Rainwater Road, Tifton, Georgia 31793. The event provides growers and industry representatives an opportunity to hear the latest reports and newest information available on peanut resea…See the Story
Georgia Peanut Commission Research Report Day
Tifton · TiftonBy Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) annual meeting isn’t all about educating and informing the state’s cotton producers about the latest trends impacting the industry.
An important part of the meeting’s agenda is recognizing those who have helped make the cotton industry as successful and sustainable as possible. GCC Executive Director Taylor Sills discussed the awards part of the luncheon during the meeting, scheduled for Wed…See the Story
Awards to be Presented at GCC Annual Meeting - Southeast AgNET
Tifton · TiftonBy Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds its farmers and industry specialists that the commission’s annual meeting is less than two weeks away. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The meeting is free and is slated to start at 8 a.m. It will feature UGA Cotton Production Workshops that will be held throughout the day, focusing o…See the Story
GCC Annual Meeting Less Than Two Weeks Away - Southeast AgNET
Tifton · TiftonA sleepover prank took a terrifying turn when the trusted friends of a 12-year-old Georgia boy dumped scalding water on him, ripping the skin from his face and leaving him with severe burns. Georgia’s Trey West spent New Year’s Day in hospital, recovering from the severe burns left on most of his face after three of his friends allegedly found amusement in pouring boiling water over his face while he slept. According to WALB 10, the 12-year-old …See the Story
