USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released their August crop reports Thursday, and Becky Sommer with NASS in Washington D.C. says the U.S. cotton production estimate is up 18 percent from last year’s crop. All cotton production is forecast at 17.3 million 480-pound bales, up 18 percent from 2020. All cotton planted area totaled 11.7 million acres, unchanged from the previous estimate but down 3 percent …
Georgia Cotton Producers Encouraged to Scout for Corn Earworms
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension remind producers about the need to scout for corn earworms (CEW). UGA Extension cotton entomologist Phillip Roberts stresses the importance of protecting against increased infestations. “We don’t have any widespread problems on the farm at this time, but we’re seeing an increase in activity. We need …
Vilsack and Tai to Meet with USDA Ag Policy Committee
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will meet with the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee Friday. Topics include current and new trade deals, trade agreement implementation and concerns within the agreements. The committee, managed by the Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative’s office, offers advice on U.S. trade policy. The committee consists of six technical …
NCC Providing Help to Prevent Cotton Contamination
With cotton harvest approaching, the National Cotton Council (NCC) reminds producers and ginners to take advantage of the free resources they provide to help prevent cotton contamination. NCC Manager of Marketing and Processing Technology, Lauren Krogman, talks about contamination prevention and its impact. And Krogman notes one of the resources NCC offers is an educational video for cotton producers, ginners, …
Nitrogen Importance: GCC, UGA Remind Producers About Nutrient’s Significance
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers the importance of ensuring enough nitrogen has been applied to this year’s crop. “I think your top priority right now, I know a lot of people want to get in the field and spray pix and stuff like that but if you have not been able to get in the …
Disease Management: Cotton Growers Encouraged to Scout
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds producers that with the excessive rainfall this summer comes increased risk for diseases. Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia Extension plant pathologist, encourages growers to scout their fields for diseases like target spot. “The most important message I can send to growers right now is to recognize, in addition to the benefit (rain) …
Cotton, Peanut Crops Developing Slowly
Development of both the U.S. cotton and peanut crops are a little slower than normal. But according to a story from Gary Crawford, cotton continues to look good. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has a look at the nation’s peanut crop. In Alabama, 62% of the cotton crop is squaring, which compares to 86% last year, while 83% is the 5-year …
U.S. Cotton Production Forecast Up
USDA is forecasting higher cotton production and slightly lower prices, compared to last month. Stephanie Ho has the story. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski also said when it comes to the forecast for lower world cotton production, the biggest changes are expected in Pakistan. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Announces Levi Strauss as a New Member
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announced they are welcoming new members Levi Strauss & Co, one of the most recognizable denim companies worldwide, and their legacy brands Levi’s®, Dockers®, Denizen® by Levi’s®, and Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. More than 90 percent of Levi Strauss & Co products are cotton-based, and they’ve committed to sourcing 100 percent more sustainably …
PGRs Key for Cotton Producers
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds producers about the importance of plant growth regulators (PGRs) this time of year. Camp Hand, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Cotton Agronomist, discusses the significance of using PGRs, which are chemicals that help slow down the cotton growth, not shrink it. “With most of the crop squaring, I’d be in the field …