By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team are comforting growers concerned about a buildup of disease pressure amid the rainy conditions this week. Bob Kemerait, UGA Extension plant pathologist, talks about why diseases like target spot are not yet concerning for producers in South Georgia. “Most of our cotton is still relatively …
Grain Traders Ignoring Export Numbers
When it comes to the grain trade right now, traders seem to me ignoring the latest export numbers. Mark Oppold has the story. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
Nutrient Needs for Cotton
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Cotton Team remind producers about early-season nutrient needs. Most, if not all, of this year’s crop has been planted. It requires a steady amount of nutrients to continue growing. Glen Harris, University of Georgia (UGA) professor and Extension agronomist in environmental soil and fertilizer, focuses on the two main …
New Numbers from Traders Report
A recent traders report shows some interesting numbers when it comes to the cotton industry. Mark Oppold has more on what the report indicates. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
Early-Season Pest Management Key for Georgia Cotton Growers
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Team remind growers about the importance of early-season pest management. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, provides producers tips that should help their crop continue to flourish. “Conditions have been fantastic. A lot of the folks that I’m talking to say it might be the best stand they’ve had …
Enrollment Open for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds producers that enrollment is open for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol 2023 crop year and will remain open through Sept. 1. It provides growers the opportunity to complete data entry prior to harvest. The Trust Protocol is a voluntary, farm level science-based sustainability program that sets a new standard for delivering value to all stakeholders across …
Current Weather Affecting Cotton Crops and Stocks
How is weather affecting crops and stocks? Here’s Mark Oppold looks into it. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
No Surprises in the Cotton Trade
Tracking cotton futures, Mark Oppold notes there are no big surprises with what has been transpiring as of late. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
Cotton Futures Trying to Rebound
Cotton futures saw some low territory recently, but as Mark Oppold reports, indications are they are trying to rebound a bit. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
Buying Opportunities for Cotton, Rebound in Cattle Trade
There could be some buying opportunities this week in the cotton trade. Mark Oppold looks at those possibilities, along with noting a rebound is expected in the cattle trade. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …