The National Cotton Council (NCC) is starting off 2022 with a focus on regulatory issues that will impact not only U.S. cotton farmers, but agriculture as a whole. NCC Vice President of Washington Operations, Reece Langley, says they have been doing a lot of work on two key issues. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …
BASF Releases New Cottonseed Variety
BASF has released a new cottonseed variety with outstanding yield potential for 2022. ST 4595B3XF is an early-mid maturity variety that is widely adapted across the Cotton Belt and brings strong yield potential along with a good fiber package. Steve Nichols, BASF Agronomic Services Cotton, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they have a very robust testing program including trials here in the Southeast. BASF …
U.S. Cotton Production Forecast for 2021 Up 21%
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released their January crop reports today. Becky Sommer with NASS in Washington D.C. says the 2021 U.S. cotton production estimate is up 21% from 2020’s crop. All cotton production is forecast at 17.6 million 480-pound bales, up 21% from 2020. Based on conditions as of January 1, yields are expected to average 849 pounds per harvested …
Vilsack Announces Appointments to The Cotton Board
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the appointment of new members, alternates, and advisors to serve on The Cotton Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms. Newly appointed members: Michelle Tarry, Importer – NJ; and Tara Hoffmann, Importer – NY. Newly appointed alternate members: Caroline P. Collins, Producer – GA; Joe Cuervo, Importer – TX; and Scott C. Wagner, Importer – FL. Reappointed members: Adam …
GCC Encourages Enrollment for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
By Clint Thompson After one year in existence, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol® continues to be a major marketability tool for Georgia’s cotton producers. That’s why Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), encourages farmers to participate in the program. “I would encourage all growers to sign up for it. It’s going to be a major tool …
Good Prospects for U.S. Cotton in the New Year
Many involved in the U.S. cotton industry will be participating in the annual Beltwide Cotton Conferences being held this week in San Antonio, Texas. The event will include various reports, panel discussions, hands on workshops and seminars designed to help with key cotton production/marketing-related decisions. And according to a story from Gary Crawford, if Covid doesn’t interfere with demand, prospects for U.S. …
Beltwide Cotton Conferences Coming Next Week
The National Cotton Council (NCC) invites producers to take part in the 2022 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. They will be held January 4 through 6 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. There will be three days of individual reports, panel discussions, hands on workshops and seminars designed to provide attendees with information to help make key cotton production/marketing-related …
A Cowboy’s Christmas Prayer
As we celebrate Christmas this year, Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman brings back an old favorite, “A Cowboy’s Christmas Prayer” written by S. Omar Barker. A COWBOY’S CHRISTMAS PRAYERby S. Omar Barker (1895-1985) I ain’t much good at prayin’,and You may not know me, Lord —For I ain’t much seen in churches,where they preach Thy Holy Word.But you may have observed …
Port Problems Plague Producers
The ongoing supply-chain crisis is a big headache to businesses and consumers alike, with no end in sight for the immediate future. Perishable products are particularly at risk, as even a week or two delay can affect product quality. The port delays that caused the supply-chain crisis began on the West Coast with labor shortages due to the pandemic. These …
U.S. Cotton Production Forecast Still Up 25 Percent from Last Year
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released their December crop reports today. Becky Sommer with NASS in Washington D.C. says the U.S. cotton production estimate is still up 25 percent from last year’s crop. All cotton production is forecast at 18.3 million 480?pound bales, up less than 1 percent from the previous forecast, and up 25 percent from 2020. Based on conditions …