Congress returns to work this week and the National Cotton Council is one organization that continues efforts to protect U.S. agriculture’s interests in Washington. And while WOTUS, the Waters of the U.S. is not a topic likely to be discussed the next few weeks Robbie Minnich, NCC’s Senior Government Relations Representative, says they recently joined a group with concerns on …
Cotton Problem
Everett Griner talks about how the boll weevil is not the only problem for the cotton producer in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Georgia Cotton and Peanut Growers Invited to Field Day
Cotton and peanut farmers across Georgia are invited to attend the annual research field day next Wednesday, Sept. 7th in Tifton. The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams, will co-sponsor the joint event. Download Audio Please RSVP to Mrs. Debbie Rutland at 229-386-3424 or drutland@uga.edu if you plan to attend, …
Hurricane Poised to Pummel North Florida Coast
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, September 1, 2016………. Evacuations have been ordered for several Gulf Coast communities and state parks across North and Central Florida as the Sunshine State braces for the first hit from a hurricane in more than a decade. “This is life-threatening. We have a hurricane,” Gov. Rick Scott said …
Hurricane Hermine Threatens Southeastern Cotton Crop
While some cotton growing areas have needed a little rain, Gary Crawford reports it looks as though Hurricane Hermine could really threaten the Southeastern cotton crop with more than is really needed. Download Audio USDA meteorologist Mark Brusberg says Hermine will Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Georgia Cotton-Peanut Field Day is Wednesday
The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams, invites growers to attend their joint research field day on Wednesday, September 7 in Tifton, Georgia. Tyron Spearman has more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Cotton Cultivated Web Site Adds Custom Weather Feature
From The Cotton Board: (MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – Cotton Incorporated’s producer-centric Web site, Cotton Cultivated, has a new weather tool tailored for cotton growers. The tool delivers weekly weather video forecasts that focus on the U.S. Cotton Belt. These two-to-four minute weather videos will be posted to the Cotton Cultivated Web site each Thursday morning and provide an overview of weather …
Black Discusses Dry Conditions and Army Worms in Georgia
Rains across Georgia have not been as general as some would hope, and certain areas are much drier than others. Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black is very aware of this and has experienced that, along with army worms, in his area of the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day Is Next Week
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) wants to invite farmers to the annual University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day in Tifton on September 7. GCC’s Richey Seaton says it’s a chance to learn more about how research dollars are being spent for both crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
The Cotton Board Recommends $70 Million Cotton Incorporated Budget to Secretary of Agriculture
From the Cotton Board: (MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – During its Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona The Cotton Board reviewed and voted to recommend Cotton Incorporated’s proposed 2017 budget of $70 million to the Secretary of Agriculture. The Cotton Board also elected new Officers for the 2016/2017 Program Year. The $70 million budget and Research and Promotion Plan for 2017 will be …