Cotton Acreage Is Up 17 Percent

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released its June planted acreage reports today, and Angie Considine with NASS in Washington, D.C. says cotton acreage is up for 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Cotton Board Caucuses Give Opportunity For New Growers to Lead the Industry

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Industry News Release

From the Cotton Board: (MEMPHIS, TN) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on The Cotton Board. A large class of nominees are needed to fill 17 member and 17 alternate positions for vacancies representing cotton producers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, as well …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending June 24, 2016

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Podcast, Specialty Crops

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about the Senate GMO Labeling agreement, we talk about National Pollinator Week, the new Cotton Ginning Cost-Share program Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

National Cotton Council Urges Producers to Sign Up for CGCS Program

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops

Cotton producers are being reminded that sign-up is underway for the new Cotton Ginning Cost-Share (CGCS) program. National Cotton Council President and CEO, Dr. Gary Adams, has more information about the program. Play Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Direct Payments Expected to Rise in 2016

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says direct payments made to farmers are expected to increase roughly 31 percent this year to $13.9 billion. Direct farm program payments are those paid directly by the U.S. Government to farmers and include fixed payments, crop price and revenue-based payments, and other payments such as Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Cotton Crop Improves, Peanuts Hold Steady

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Cotton planting is almost complete, and according to this report from Gary Crawford, the condition of the crop is showing some improvement over the last week. Play Audio And USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey also has a look at the condition of the peanut crop. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Signup for Cotton Producers Is Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

Cotton producers can now sign up for cost-share assistance payments through the new Cotton Ginning Cost-Share Program. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini says producers should have received a letter in the mail that needs to be filled out and sent or taken back to their FSA office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …

Georgia Cotton Commission Reminds Producers Signup Starts Monday

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

Sign-up for the new Cotton Ginning Cost-Share program starts next Monday, June 20. And while the Georgia Cotton Commission is pleased relief is available for producers, their Executive Director Richey Seaton says there is a $40,000 per producer payment limit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending June 10, 2016

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

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about cost-share assistance payments coming to cotton producers, how wild pigs have become an issue in many states, acreage reporting, Quiviut Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Cost Share Assistance for Cotton Producers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops

Cotton producers across the Southeast are reminded that USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will be providing cost-share assistance payments through the new Cotton Ginning Cost-Share program. Tyron Spearman has more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024