From the House Committee on Agriculture By Chairman K. Michael Conaway Cotton farmers in America are facing a crisis. Extreme drought, predatory trade practices by countries like China and India, and the lack of a viable safety net are threatening the livelihoods of thousands of American farm families. While the general farm economy is experiencing the largest three-year percentage decline …
Good Attendance at Georgia Cotton Production Meetings
Cotton producers across Georgia have been attending the annual cotton production meetings over the past few weeks. Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director, Richey Seaton, says a variety of information has been discussed during these meetings. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Planting Intentions Surveys Starting
Spring planting season is just around the corner and what farmers plan to plant is important information for many. Thus, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will once again be conducting their annual March Agricultural Survey. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
A Look at the Decade Ahead for U.S. Cotton
Some are wondering whether U.S. cotton can rebound from its current low point in acreage and prices. With more on that story, here’s Gary Crawford. Download Audio 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 Provides Resources To …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 19, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explained to a Congressional panel why he can’t legally bring cottonseed under USDA’s main farm safety net programs, we look at why the volatile cattle market is expected to continue, have information on Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Georgia Cotton Producer Urges Others to Vote
Georgia cotton producers have until March 8th to vote on renewing the $1 bale assessment which funds the Georgia Cotton Commission. Wayne County Georgia cotton farmer, Steven Meeks, encourages other producers to get their ballots returned and vote affirmative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Vilsack Explains Cottonseed Decision
A congressional panel recently heard U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explain why he can’t legally bring cottonseed under USDA’s main farm safety net programs. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio 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 …
National Cotton Council Names 2016 Directors
From the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council directors for 2016 were announced at the NCC’s annual meeting held in Dallas, Texas, on February 5-7. Elected to the NCC Board during segment caucuses were: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Outlook on 2016 Crops
Tyron Spearman has information that was given recently about 2016 crops and which ones some feel could be planted in fields across he Southeast. Download Audio 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 Provides Resources To Researchers …
Georgia Cotton Producers to Vote on Assessment for Market Order
Now through March 8, Georgia cotton farmers have the opportunity to vote on assessment for market order to renew the $1 bale assessment which funds the Georgia Cotton Commission. Download Audio 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 …