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USDA Releases December 2025 Cotton Production Report for the Southeast The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its December 2025 cotton production report, offering an updated look at national and Southeast regional crop conditions. According to the latest forecast, all U.S. cotton production is projected at 14.3 million 480-pound bales, up one percent from the …
The Georgia Cotton Commission has named the 2025 King Cotton Award Winner. Clint Thompson with Southeast AgNet has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
USDA Cotton Harvest Report Highlights Near-Average Progress for 2025 Season The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the latest update on the 2025 cotton harvest, offering producers and analysts a clear picture of national and state-level progress. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provided new insights into how harvest numbers compare to both last year and historical averages. As Rippey summarizes, “A …
Getting life back to normal has been a challenge for producers affected by hurricanes over the past few years and the Georgia Cotton Commission shares how relief funding will help producers. Clint Thompson with Southeast AgNet has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …
USDA Updates 2025 Corn and Cotton Forecasts as Farmers Seek Profitable Options As USDA’s Ag Statistics Service works to catch up after the recent federal shutdown, farmers across the country continue searching for commodities that will generate profit next season—a task becoming increasingly difficult as markets tighten. The latest USDA updates on corn and cotton provide important insight into production …
USDA: Cotton Harvest Progress Near Average by Mid-November As the 2025 cotton crop harvest moves into its later stages, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey reports that national progress remains close to normal for mid-November, with only a few regional slowdowns. His latest update shows that growers across the country are making steady progress despite pockets of delays. Rippey explains, “The cotton …
Agriculture in the American South Agriculture in the southern United States developed quite differently from that in the Midwest or New England. While northern regions focused on diversified farming, smaller plots, and self-sustaining communities, the South evolved around a plantation-based system that defined its economy, society, and land use for generations. Land Ownership and Social Divides In the southern states, …
USDA NASS Releases November 2025 Cotton Production Forecast for the Southeast The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) has released its November 1, 2025 Cotton Production Report, offering updated insight into production trends across the Southeast. The report highlights increases in national yield expectations but notable declines in cotton output for key southeastern states. USDA NASS statistician …
The Roots of American Farming In the early days of American settlement, the first colonists arriving in Plymouth Colony faced unfamiliar soil, weather, and challenges unlike anything they had known in England. According to Mark Oppold in American Agriculture History Minute, these settlers initially relied on the seeds they brought from their homeland—planting barley and peas as their primary crops. …
BASF Shares Harvest Tips for Cotton Growers This Season As the 2025 cotton harvest season gets underway, BASF is offering practical tips to help growers maximize yield, reduce regrowth, and maintain fiber quality. We spoke with Kaitlin Saul, South Delta Technical Service Representative with BASF, who provided expert insight into optimal harvest timing and product recommendations. “So some things to …
