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The National Cotton Council is praising the Environmental Protection Agency and Health and Human Services announcement related to microplastics. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made the announcement relating to microplastics in drinking water and the human body. According to the National Cotton Council, “NCC is encouraged by EPA’s decision to designate …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the Cotton Prospective Plantings Report for the month of March. The following data and report is provided by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. “Growers intend to plant 9.64 million acres of all cotton across the United States, which is up 4 percent from the previous year. Cotton producers in Georgia expect to plant …
USDA has released the Domestic and Global Cotton Supply and Demand Outlook for the month of March. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski explains, “Overall, pretty small changes in cotton both globally and domestically this month. We raised our production forecast for Brazil by 800,000 bales. That’s mainly based on data reported within the country. On the other hand, we lowered …
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) is reminding growers about a key deadline. Clint Thompson with Southeast AgNet has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …
Cotton growers will have a tool back in their toolbox this upcoming season, but with that comes additional training. Clint Thompson with Southeast AgNet has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming …
As cotton growers look for ways to be more cost effective in their 2026 crop, Agroliquid is working with growers in the Southeast on a reallocation strategy. We sat down with Gabe Saxon, Regional Agronomist with Agroliquid to learn more. Saxon said, “As we start to look at that, we go ahead and sit down and we make our fertility …
BASF Highlights New Stoneville Cotton Varieties for 2026 Growing Season BASF is spotlighting new cotton seed varieties for growers to consider in 2026, expanding its Stoneville portfolio with strong yield performance and enhanced disease resistance. We sat down with Kenny Melton, U.S. Agronomy Lead for BASF, to discuss the latest additions and what they mean for southeastern cotton growers and …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced what it calls the “strongest protections in agency history” for the over-the-top (OTT) application of dicamba on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybean crops. The new regulatory framework introduces tighter controls while maintaining access to a tool many farmers say is critical for combating herbicide-resistant weeds. According to an EPA press release, “President Trump …
Cotton Board Names Bev Sylvester as New Chief Marketing Officer for Cotton Incorporated The Cotton Board has announced Bev Sylvester as the new Chief Marketing Officer for Cotton Incorporated, a move aimed at strengthening cotton’s market position and driving long-term demand growth. In her new role, Sylvester will “oversee marketing strategy, brand positioning, consumer engagement and global outreach efforts” to …
UGA Ag Forecast: Cotton and Peanut Producers Face Continued Price Pressure The University of Georgia recently released its annual Ag Forecast, offering insights into what producers can expect in the coming year. According to UGA economists, the outlook for key Georgia commodities such as cotton and peanuts remains challenging, driven largely by low prices, high production costs, and ongoing market …
