Despite a year with a multitude of challenges in the field, Alabama cotton yields are currently estimated to be the third highest in state history. Cotton production this year is up 18 percent from 2016 production. Alabama Cooperative Extension System economist Max Runge said this increase stems primarily from a 25 percent increase in harvested acreage over 2016. “Given the …
Phytogen Cottonseed Varieties for Southeast Growers
With harvest over in some areas, and wrapping up in others, many are evaluating variety performance this season. Russell Nuti, PhytoGen cotton development specialist, talks about a cottonseed variety that performed particularly well this year in the Southeast. Phytogen Cottonseed Varieties for Southeast Growers Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
NCC Thanks U.S.T.R. for Support of U.S. Cotton Producers
National Cotton Council (NCC) Chairman Ronnie Lee thanked the leadership of U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and the U.S. negotiating team for their support of U.S. farmers at the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 11th Ministerial Conference held this week in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lee, a Georgia cotton producer, said, “We appreciate Ambassador Lighthizer and his team of negotiators from USTR …
An Improving Situation for Cotton Producers
It’s amazing what U.S. cotton producers have managed to do this year, despite hurricanes and floods. Gary Crawford has the story. An Improving Situation for Cotton Producers Rob Johansson, USDA Chief Economist, gives the new USDA cotton yield forecasts for Georgia and Texas. USDA Cotton Forecast for Georgia and Texas Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Several Factors in Reducing Cotton Yields in Georgia
When USDA released its December cotton production Tuesday, it showed all cotton was up less than 1 percent from November and up 25 percent from last year. And while cotton production in Georgia is up 6 percent from last year, this month’s forecast was down 4 percent from last month. Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director, Richey Seaton, says several things …
Highest U.S. Cotton Yield on Record
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released its December crop reports today, and Bianca Pruneda with NASS in Washington, D.C. reports if realized, the 2017 cotton yield forecast will be the highest on record. Highest U.S. Cotton Yield on Record Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
2017 King Cotton Awards Presented to Sawyer and Miller
Georgia’s cotton farmers rely heavily on their local University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension agent for many things. Agents are known for delivering timely and accurate information, which is instrumental for the success of Georgia’s farmers. For the seventeenth year in a row, the Georgia Cotton Commission sponsored the King Cotton Awards to recognize outstanding contributions of county agents to …
Registration Open for Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) has announced registration is now open for their annual meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop. GCC Executive Director, Richey Seaton, says the 11th annual event will be held January 31 in Tifton. Registration Open for Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Agri View: Boll Weevil Eradication
Everett Griner talks about the boll weevil in today’s Agri View. Everett dives in the history, and eradication process, of the boll weevil from the cotton fields. Boll Weevil Eradication 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 …
Cotton Research and Promotion Program Hall of Fame 2017 Inductees Honored
Cotton Incorporated inducted the 2017 class of the Cotton Research and Promotion Hall of Fame. The event took place in St. Petersburg, FL, as part of the joint Cotton Board/Cotton Incorporated Board of Directors Meeting. The program, now in its fourth year, recognizes U.S. cotton industry leaders that have made significant contributions to the Program or to the cotton industry in general. The three honorees for the 2017 Cotton Research and …