Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black presented Georgia State Governor Nathan Deal with a 100 percent Georgia Grown cotton t-shirt during a press conference on March 20 at the Georgia State Capitol. Black told Southeast AgNet that the conference was held to announce a new line of Georgia Grown t-shirts grown and sewn locally in Georgia in partnership with the …
Bayer Offers Cotton Planting Forecast Tool
With cotton planting time approaching, there are several factors that can influence emergence. And Bayer CropScience wants to help growers with the tools and agronomic expertise to ensure their cotton gets off to a good start. That’s why Bayer Eastern Region Agronomic Services Manager, Scott Asher, encourages growers to learn more about the Bayer Cotton Planting Forecast Tool. Bayer Offers …
Georgia Cotton Commission to Decide on Research Projects
Research is a big part of the Georgia Cotton Commission budget each year and according to their Executive Director, Richey Seaton, they will soon be deciding what research projects will be funded this year. Georgia Cotton Commission to Decide on Research Projects Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …
Firm Cotton Prices Despite Projected Rising Stocks
Prices for cotton continue to be firm, even with a projected buildup in U.S. and world stocks. Gary Crawford has the story. Firm Cotton Prices Despite Projected Rising Stocks Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Thad Cochran Retiring April 1st
It was announced this week that GOP Senator Thad Cochran from Mississippi will retire from the U.S. Senate on April 1st due to health reasons. As Tyron Spearman reports, peanut and cotton farmers across the Southeast appreciate what he has done for agriculture. Thad Cochran Retiring April 1st Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …
U.S. Cotton Will Face More World Competition
Over the next ten years, U.S. cotton producers will face more competition from other producing countries. Gary Crawford has the story. U.S. Cotton Will Face More World Competition Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Cotton Producers Grateful for New Program
Cotton producers are grateful for the new Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) program. Tyron Spearman has the story. Cotton Producers Grateful for New Program Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Georgia Cotton Commission Welcomes Cotton Ginning Cost Share
On March 3, at the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show in Memphis, Tennessee, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) program for the 2016 crop. This program provides assistance to American cotton producers who were left out of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) safety net programs during that crop year. The Georgia Cotton Commission welcomes this …
USDA Helps Cotton Producers Maintain, Expand Domestic Market
It was officially announced this past weekend that cotton producers will get a little bit of financial help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Gary Crawford has the story. Perdue Announces Renewal of Cotton Gin Cost Share Program-1 Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue was in Memphis Saturday explaining why the Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) announcement was delayed. Perdue Announces …
Senate Confirms Key USTR Nominees
The National Cotton Council is pleased with the Senate’s confirmation of key officials in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The Senate confirmed Gregg Doud as USTR Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Dennis Shea as Deputy USTR (Geneva) and C. J. Mahoney as Deputy USTR (Investment, Services, Labor, Environment, Africa, China, and the Western Hemisphere). Earlier this year, the NCC …