Crop Production

Alabama Wiregrass Cotton Expo

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While cotton farmers face a difficult economy, experts with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System are ready to help at the 2026 Wiregrass Cotton Expo. As the largest expo of its kind in a tristate area, this event brings together resources, research, and real solutions. Educational sessions will help farmers learn best practices for making the most out of their cotton acreage in the upcoming year. Attendees can explore more than thirty on-site vendors to learn about the latest cotton-farming technology. Also, thousands of dollars’ worth of door prizes will be given out.

When: January 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, 5622 Highway 231 South Dothan, Alabama 36301

A graphic that contains a cotton boll on a red background with the words 2026 Wiregrass Cotton Expo Made in the USA.Registration

The expo is free to attend, and people can register either online or in person the day of the event. Register online at the link below.

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Speakers and Topics

This year’s keynote speaker is Jon Devine, a senior economist with Cotton Incorporated. He will speak on the Farm Bill and other federal policies. Other speakers and topics include the following:

  • Cotton Genetics
  • Cotton Management in Alabama Update
    • Josh Lee, Cotton Specialist, Alabama Extension at Auburn University
  • Cotton Jassid Control
    • Scott Graham, Cotton Entomologist, Alabama Extension at Auburn University
  • Value of Feeding Cotton Seed to Beef Cattle
    • Maggie Justice, Animal Sciences Specialist, Alabama Extension at Auburn University
  • Wildlife Damage Control in Southeastern Cotton
    • Mark Smith, Forestry and Wildlife Specialist, Alabama Extension at Auburn University
  • 2026 Weather Outlook
    • David Zierden, Florida’s State Climatologist, Florida State University

In addition to the planned presentations, farmers will have opportunities to speak one-on-one with Alabama Extension experts.

Vendors

The Wiregrass Cotton Expo will feature more than 30 vendors, include the following:

  • Alabama Ag Credit
  • Ag Spray Equipment
  • HBT Supply
  • SouthGen Solutions
  • SunSouth, LLC
  • Tri-State Commercial Tire
  • Numerous seed suppliers
  • And many more

More Information

For questions about the event, contact Henry County Extension Director Jimmy Jones at 334-726-1804 or jonesja@aces.edu.