Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced several initiatives to help farmers in 20 states hit by drought, including accelerated counter cyclical payments for cotton and peanuts. A total of $780 million in assistance is being offered under four different programs – read more from USDA. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
GA Cotton Commission Checks Out Research Projects
Members of the Georgia Cotton Commission were in Tifton last week to take a look at the research project they are funding for cotton growers. Ă‚Â Report (:52 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
GA Growers Await Disaster Declaration
Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton talks about the state’s request for disaster aid. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Crop Conditions Vary Nationwide
Most of the nation is not dry. Report (:55 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026
Record Cotton Exports
2005-06 US cotton exports will set a new record. Report (:55 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
Alternatives for RR Resistant Pigweed
WITH A GROWING NUMBER OF GEORGIA COUNTIES REPORTING FIELDS WITH ROUNDUP RESISTANT PIGWEED, COTTON PRODUCERS ARE CONSIDERING ALTERNATIVES. Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …
AL Drought
Some say it’s the worst drought in 30 years, with 2/3s of the cotton crop in the state rated poor to very poor now. Alabama Ag Commissioner Ron Sparks says the state is doing all it can to help. Report (:55 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Cotton Crop Forecast Lower
Hot and dry weather are taking a toll on this year’s cotton crop, which USDA-NASS now predicts will be 14 percent less than last year. Report (:55 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
August U.S. Cotton Crop Forecast
Shiela Corley with USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service has a look at the August numbers released this morning for the U.S. cotton crop.Ă‚Â Report (2:24 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
Cotton Watching Farm Bill Action
Even though calls for an extension of current farm policy seem to be increasing, Georgia Cotton Commission executive director Richey Seaton says debate will be hot and heavy. Report (:57 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …