NCC Focused on Issues Facing Cotton Growers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Legislative

While farm bill discussions are already taking place at all levels, there are still issues that need to be discussed before a new bill can be put together. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley, looks at the main priorities they are working on for growers right now. Play audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Nematode Control for Cotton Growers with COPeO Prime

Josh McGill Cotton, General

Bayer CropScience invites Southeast cotton growers to learn more about COPeO Prime, a new seed treatment for cotton that contributes to higher yields under nematode pressure. COPeO Prime provides added protection to both susceptible and nematode-tolerant seed varieties, making it a good fit for any nematode management program. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 3, 2017

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast

In our recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast for the week ending March 3, we talk about the reasons for the expected increase in cotton acres this year, have information about RCRA, have a peanut price update, talk about birds spreading weeds, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …

Cotton Market May Not Change Much in the Next Decade

Josh McGill Cotton

Unless there are big changes in weather, global cotton demand or the U.S. cotton safety net program, this report from Gary Crawford says you shouldn’t expect much change in the U.S. cotton market over the next ten years. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …

Georgia Cotton Commission Helping to Answer Questions

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General, Georgia

The Georgia Cotton Commission works closely with the National Cotton Council on issues of interest in Washington D.C. And cotton grower Lee Cromley from Bulloch County, who also serves on the Cotton Commission, invites growers who have questions about issues in the cotton industry, to contact them. Play audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …

Commodity Classic Kicks off Thursday

Josh McGill Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Soybeans

Commodity Classic kicks off in San Antonio Texas on Thursday Commodity Classic, America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show, officially kicks off Thursday in San Antonio, Texas. While a few board meetings will take place today, the bulk of the events kick off tomorrow and run through Saturday. According to their website, it doesn’t matter what crop you raise, …

Reasons for Expected Increase in Cotton Acreage

Taylor Hillman Cotton

While U.S. cotton producers have struggled with low cotton prices and high production costs the past three years, the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) 2017 Annual Planting Intentions survey shows U.S. cotton acreage is expected to be 11.0 million acres this year, almost 10 percent more than last year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …

Survey Indicates Slight Decrease in Georgia Cotton Acres

Dan Cotton, Georgia

The 2017 Annual Planting Intentions Survey from the National Cotton Council estimates U.S. cotton acres will expand nearly 10 percent this year, projecting 11.0 million acres of cotton will be planted. But according to Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton, the survey shows fewer acres are expected in Georgia. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …

Lawmakers and Experts Explore How Best to Support Cotton Farmers

Dan Cotton

Most cotton farmers have not latched on to the STAX support program, but what is the alternative? Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

Good Timing for U.S. Cotton Exports

Dan Cotton

A strong U.S. cotton crop coupled with well-timed global opportunities means a rise in USDA’s export forecast. Rod Bain has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …