Update on Southeastern Cotton Crop

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Weather

The National Ag Statistics Service will release their final crop acreage report for cotton on Wednesday, June 30. But in the meantime we checked in with cotton producers from around our region to get their perspective on how the crop is progressing. And it seems that rain is the overall theme of the season so far. AL Crop Update Download …

Swiftmud Unveils Pumping Limits During Freezes

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

It seems that last January’s severe freeze is continuing to have lingering effects on agriculture as the Southwest Florida Water Management District has unveiled a plan to limit the amount of water growers can pump during freezes. And Hillsborough County strawberry grower, Michelle Williamson, says many growers are already implementing crop-protection alternatives, however these will ultimately have an impact on …

Cotton Crop off to a Good Start

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia, Weather

US cotton farmers are getting off to a good start this year, as acreage is up and planting is on track. And Agriculture Department Meteorologist Brad Rippey adds that there is more good news on the topic of quality. Download Audio

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GA Cotton Planting Been Hit or Miss So Far

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

The Georgia cotton crop experienced a record yield in 2009, and Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says they are optimistic about this season as well. Eventhough, they are dealing with a couple of issues during planting. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.

2009 was a Record Year for GA Cotton Farmers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

The 2009 cotton season may have been a challenging one, but when all things were said and done, Executive Director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, says it was also a record setting one for Georgia growers. Download Audio