Computer use is catching on and Everett Griner explains.
Impact of Cap and Trade on Cotton
It seems to be generally accepted that energy and input costs for production agriculture will increase under a cap-and-trade system. But Robbie Minnich, Senior Government Relations Representative for the National Cotton Council says the question remains of how much?
The Need for Careful Fertilizer Application
University of Georgia’s Extension Soil Scientist Glen Harris says that due to varied emergence of cotton, producers should be extra careful this year when applying fertilizers. Listen to report here:
Southeast Well Represented on Cotton Tour
Southeastern cotton growers were part of a 82 grower and ginner assembly from across the cotton belt that recently traveled to Cotton Incorporated headquarters to experience the other side of the cotton production process.
Farm Census
Today talking about the census, Everett Griner tells us how agriculture is still undergoing change.
Managing 2009’s Unusual Cotton Crop
This year’s cotton crop is at varied stages of emergence and University of Georgia Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Kimmerait, says that it needs proactive management.
Unusual Year Brings Variety of Insect Concerns
This year’s diverse cotton crop currently has growers dealing with a variety of emergence and Philip Roberts Extension Entomologist with the University of Georgia, says that can also mean a variety of insect issues.
GCC Spending Dollars Wisely
As the cotton industry has taken a hit in recent years, Jimmy Webb, board member with the Georgia Cotton Commission says that they have tighten their belts to take extra care that the dollars spent are of vast benefit to the growers.
Producers Still Confused Over Farm Bill Impementations
Some producers are continuing to struggle with implementations of the new farm bill, and National Cotton Council Vice President of Producer Affairs Craig Brown, says that regulation changes may be needed.
Producer Information Exchange Program
Producers throughout the cotton belt will get an opportunity to see innovative production practices in regions different than their own with the 21st annual Producer Information Exchange program.