Georgia Farmers Put More Than $1.5 Million Behind New Research
Georgia farmers are continuing to invest in the future of two of the Southeast’s biggest crops. The Georgia Farm Bureau reports the Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Cotton Commission have now approved more than 1.5 million dollars in combined research funding for upcoming projects.
The Georgia Peanut Commission approved nearly 790-thousand dollars for 40 research proposals involving the University of Georgia, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, the USDA Agricultural Research Service, and others. Projects will focus on peanut breeding, irrigation and water management, pest control, conservation practices, and even new non-food uses for peanuts, including poultry feed applications.
Meanwhile, the Georgia Cotton Commission approved more than 725-thousand dollars for 17 cotton research projects tied to weed resistance, soil health, irrigation management, conservation economics, and other production challenges. Georgia Cotton Commission Chairman Bart Davis said the goal is to provide “immediate and efficient solutions” that improve sustainability and yields for growers.
Much of the work is producer-funded, with farmers investing directly into research designed to support the future of agriculture in Georgia and across the Southeast.
