Growers intend to plant 10.7 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 an estimated 1.1 million acres, down 1 percent from the previous year. Alabama forecasts a 13 percent increase in planting this year at 430,000 acres of cotton. In Florida, the cotton planting …
Grain Traders Waiting on New Report
Grain traders have been keeping an eye on various issues, and according to Mark Oppold, that includes a report coming out Thursday. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
UGA Cotton Agronomist: Dial Planter in Now Ahead of Planting Season
Planting season is just around the corner for Georgia cotton producers. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team remind growers about the importance of using this time to ensure their planters are properly configured. It is especially important for growers who produce multiple row crops, says Camp Hand, University of Georgia Extension cotton agronomist. “Another …
Lime Applications Essential for Georgia Cotton Growers
Georgia cotton growers are on the cusp of another planting season. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team remind producers about the importance of applying lime this time of year. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, discussed its significance. “I’ve seen a few lime piles around, so that’s something that definitely needs to be done …
Several Categories in U.S. Cotton Balance Sheet Are Up
USDA’s forecast for cotton this marketing year reflects year-over-year rises in several categories. Rod Bain has more. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson and Rod Bain’s program here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Nematode-Resistant Cotton Varieties Have Value in Infested Fields
By Clint Thompson Cotton growers have their reservations about the yield potential of nematode-resistant varieties. But they should also remember those varieties are best utilized in fields with an active nematode problem. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension plant pathologist Bob Kemerait remind growers to consider that important fact when debating the use of resistant varieties …
The Cotton Board at the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show
The 72nd annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show will be held Friday and Saturday, March 1st & 2nd in Memphis, Tennessee at the Renasant Convention Center. The Cotton Board will be there, as their Communications Team will be in booth #3561 at this year’s show. They will have a variety of information on The Cotton Board Producer Tour Program, Cotton Incorporated innovations, and 2024 Cotton & …
Florida Cotton Growers to Hold Annual Meeting
On Friday, February 23rd, the Florida Cotton Growers Association (FCGA).will hold their 3rd annual meeting at the UF/IFAS Jackson County Extension Office in Marianna. James Marshall, FCGA President from Baker, FL will kick things off at 10 am CST Speakers for the event will discuss various issues including the Florida EPA depredation and where we are with FWC, the Florida Cotton Marketing Order update and what …
Florida Producers Invited to Attend Peanut, Cotton Meetings
There are a variety of meetings coming up that Florida peanut and cotton producers are invited to take part in. The first is coming up Thursday, February 22nd, as the Florida Peanut Federation (FPF) will hold a preseason meeting at the Hamilton County Extension Office in Jasper. It starts at 5:00pm EST, as various speakers will discuss varieties, diseases, economics, trials, and …
Tracking Various Agricultural Commodities
We saw various agricultural commodities really struggle late last year. So, with the markets closed today for the President’s Day holiday, Mark Oppold takes time to look at how some of those are trading the first few weeks of 2024. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024