Several Categories in U.S. Cotton Balance Sheet Are Up

Dan Cotton, USDA-NASS

USDA’s forecast for cotton this marketing year reflects year-over-year rises in several categories. Rod Bain has more. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson and Rod Bain’s program here. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Nematode-Resistant Cotton Varieties Have Value in Infested Fields

Clint Thompson Cotton

By Clint Thompson Cotton growers have their reservations about the yield potential of nematode-resistant varieties. But they should also remember those varieties are best utilized in fields with an active nematode problem. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension plant pathologist Bob Kemerait remind growers to consider that important fact when debating the use of resistant varieties …

The Cotton Board at the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show

Dan Cotton

The 72nd annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show will be held Friday and Saturday, March 1st & 2nd in Memphis, Tennessee at the Renasant Convention Center. The Cotton Board will be there, as their Communications Team will be in booth #3561 at this year’s show. They will have a variety of information on The Cotton Board Producer Tour Program, Cotton Incorporated innovations, and 2024 Cotton & …

Florida Cotton Growers to Hold Annual Meeting

Dan Cotton

On Friday, February 23rd, the Florida Cotton Growers Association (FCGA).will hold their 3rd annual meeting at the UF/IFAS Jackson County Extension Office in Marianna. James Marshall, FCGA President from Baker, FL will kick things off at 10 am CST Speakers for the event will discuss various issues including the Florida EPA depredation and where we are with FWC, the Florida Cotton Marketing Order update and what …

Florida Producers Invited to Attend Peanut, Cotton Meetings

Dan Cotton, Florida, Peanuts

There are a variety of meetings coming up that Florida peanut and cotton producers are invited to take part in. The first is coming up Thursday, February 22nd, as the Florida Peanut Federation (FPF) will hold a preseason meeting at the Hamilton County Extension Office in Jasper. It starts at 5:00pm EST, as various speakers will discuss varieties, diseases, economics, trials, and …

Tracking Various Agricultural Commodities

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Pork, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Wheat

We saw various agricultural commodities really struggle late last year. So, with the markets closed today for the President’s Day holiday, Mark Oppold takes time to look at how some of those are trading the first few weeks of 2024. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Back to the Basics: UGA Extension Reminds Cotton Growers About Importance of Soil Fertility

Dan Cotton, Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), Soil, Soil

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Cotton Team encourage growers to get back to the basics with regards to soil fertility. Glen Harris, UGA Extension soil specialist, discussed that topic with AgNet Media’s Randall Weiseman during the recent GCC annual meeting in Tifton, Georgia. “There are a lot of new things we’re looking at; biologicals, …

NCC Expresses Disappointment with Dicamba Ruling

Dan Cotton, Pest/Pest Control

The NCC is extremely disappointed in a ruling by the Arizona Federal court that vacates the label for over-the-top use of dicamba products for the 2024 crop. (NCC/MEMPHIS, TN/February 7, 2024) – The National Cotton Council (NCC) is extremely disappointed in a ruling by the Arizona Federal court that vacates the label for over-the-top use of dicamba products for the …