Hosts welcome Midville Field Day faithfuls, Mr. John and Josh McCormick from Screven County, to discuss why they go to the Midville Field Day and why you should too! The conversation also talked about how growers can collaborate with Extension and industry to better their farms.

Hosts Savannah Tanner and Blake Carter welcome John Bennett (Wilcox County ANR), Colby Royal (Telfair County ANR), and Ashleigh Geurin (Candler/Evans FACS) to discuss Georgia Watermelons, the research being done, and finishes up with tips on how to safely process and store vegetables from our gardens!

Hosts Blake Carter and Savannah Tanner are joined by Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director, Taylor Sills, and SE District Area Agronomy Agent, Wade Parker. Taylor discusses the industry as a whole and how the Commission is doing their part for Georgia cotton growers. Georgia’s cotton industry is facing mounting challenges, including high production costs, aging infrastructure, and competition from cheaper synthetic fibers, prompting leaders to emphasize innovation and sustainability. Taylor highlights efforts like the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and collaborations with brands to promote American-grown, sustainably produced cotton. Agronomic updates from Wade Parker focus on managing late-planted cotton, weed control, and pest threats, underscoring the need for timely scouting and adaptive crop management.