The 2019 Georgia Quality Cotton Awards were presented at the Georgia Cotton Commission 13^th Annual Meeting and University of Georgia Cotton Production Workshop Jan. 29, in Tifton, GA.

The awards are co-sponsored by the Georgia Cotton Commission and BASF, and administered by the UGA Cotton Team.

The awards recognize producers and ginners of high-quality cotton fiber and their general management practices. The producers and their gins received a plaque and the winning producers received a $500 cash award. The UGA county Extension agent for each winner was also recognized as they work closely with the farmers during the growing season.

Winners in these categories are determined by the loan value and premiums of their cotton. The winners’ excellent achievements are due largely to their management practices and expertise. The sponsors of this program congratulate all of the following winners: 

Region 1

Less than 500 acres

500-1,000 acres

1,000+ acres

Region 2

Less than 500 acres

500-1,000 acres

1,000+ acres

Region 3

Less than 500 acres

500-1,000 acres

1,000+ acres

Region 4

Less than 500 acres

500-1,000 acres

1,000+ acres

The final award given was the overall Best Cotton Award. This was awarded to the Georgia cotton producer with highest loan value and premium. The 2019 Best Cotton Award went to Washington County’s Derek Davis with a loan value of 56.82 cents/lb and a premium of 4.82 cents/lb.

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