Cotton in the Proposed Farm Bill

The House Agriculture Committee recently took the first step in reauthorizing the Farm Bill, passing it on a 26-20 partisan vote. The full House expects to take up their version of the Farm Bill sometime in May. Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, talks about the details of this version of the bill and …

Bayer Helping Growers with Early Season Nematode Control

As seed goes into the ground this spring, Bayer Crop Sciences Tech Services Representative Keith Rucker wants growers to know that Velum® Total will provide them with an effective choice for early insect and nematode control in cotton and peanuts. Bayer Helping Growers with Early Season Nematode Control Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …

Funding Cotton Research Projects for Georgia Producers

The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) board of directors recently approved its research budget for the upcoming crop year. GCC Executive Director Richey Seaton said the goal of producer-funded research is to help cotton producers’ bottom lines. Funding Cotton Research Projects for Georgia Producers Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Cotton Ginning Cost-Share Program Sign-up Continues

Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it had opened the sign-up period for the Cotton Ginning Cost-Share Program. Reece Langley, vice president of Washington operations for the National Cotton Council, reminds producers the sign-up continues until May 11. Cotton Ginning Cost Share Program Sign-up Continues Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …

Cotton Planting Running Behind

There are reports of cotton planters hitting the fields in some areas this week, but as of this past Sunday, cotton planted in Alabama was at only 1 percent which is actually the 5-year average. Zero had been planted by the same time last year. Cotton planted in Florida was zero, compared to 1 percent this time last year. And …

Cotton Research Projects Funded in Georgia

Last week, the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) board of directors approved its research budget for the 2019 crop year. GCC Executive Director Richey Seaton says a number of research projects were funded. Cotton Research Projects Funded in Georgia Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …

Deciding Between Cotton and Peanuts

Farmers across the Southeast are watching market information, trade news and more to help decide which is better to plant this year, cotton or peanuts. Tyron Spearman looks at the many issues going into those decisions. Deciding Between Cotton and Peanuts Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

Georgia Cotton Commission Approves 2019 Research

At its April 11th Board Meeting, the Georgia Cotton Commission Board of Directors approved $697,802 in research for the 2019 crop year, an increase from the $665,196 approved for 2018.  This money will go to fund 21 research projects that will be conducted by researchers from the University of Georgia and the University of West Georgia.  These projects range from …