Busy Time for Cotton

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton says it’s a busy time of year for cotton farmers and the industry.

Theft Deterrents for Irrigation Systems

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Peanuts, Soybeans

Farm theft has been on the increase lately and one of the targets has been copper in irrigation systems, so Valmont Irrigation has been developing some theft deterrents. Product Application Manager for Valmont Industries, Scott Mauseth, talks about how this new technology can help protect your equipment. Listen to report:

New Cotton Board Representative

Randall Weiseman Cotton

The Cotton Board recently announced the hiring of 4 new Regional Communications Managers to serve as direct links to the Cotton Research & Promotion Program for U.S. cotton producers and ginners across the four production regions of the Cotton Belt. For the southeast region, the new regional communications manager is Monty Bain of Deatsville, Alabama. Listen to report here:

Fertilizer Prices Seen Softening

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

With oil prices down, that could be good news for fertilizer prices, according to UGA Cotton Team soil fertility specialist Glenn Harris. Listen to report here:

Cotton Budget Approved

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USDA has approved both the Cotton Board’s and Cotton Incorporated’s 2009 budgets. The Cotton board budget totals just under $4.7 million while Cotton Incorporated’s approved budget consists of $78 million in program funding and $3 million in supplemental funding. Cotton Board CEO Drayton Mayers says that money is going directly to help producers increase profitability. See details of the budget …

Georgia Cotton Harvest Progress

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The cotton harvest is running just a bit behind schedule with 26 percent was harvested in the state, about five percent less than average. Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission says it’s a mixed bag around the state. Listen to report:

USDA Updates Report and Payment Info

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops

Tyron Spearman has the latest information from USDA concerning enrollment deadlines for those who have a 10 acre base or less and also about payments coming out for growers with an upland cotton base.

Cotton Management Seminar Preview

Randall Weiseman Cotton

Cotton Incorporated is hosting the 2008 Crop Management Seminar next month to give crop consultants, producers and cotton researchers a forum to discuss events of the current growing season, exchange ideas and share information to help deal with the challenges they are facing. The seminar and workshops will be held in Tunica, Mississippi on November 11- 13. Registration information is …