Cotton Setting Bolls Progressing Slower Than Last Year

Dan Cotton

While the U.S. cotton crop continues to develop, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the pace of the crop setting bolls is slower than what is was this time last year. When it comes to cotton bolls, Rippey says the number open is important to note with tropical system Fred moving across some of the cotton growing areas. In Alabama, 3 …

Market Prospects for U.S. Cotton Improving

Dan Cotton

World economies are growing and that’s a good sign for U.S. cotton growers. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Cotton Production Forecast in U.S. Up 18 percent from 2020

Dan Cotton, USDA-NASS

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

Clint Thompson Cotton, Georgia, Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

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

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Fruits, Hemp, Livestock, Marketing, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Trade, Vegetables, Wheat

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

Dan Cotton

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, …

Disease Management: Cotton Growers Encouraged to Scout

Clint Thompson Cotton, Georgia, Weather

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

Clint Thompson Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

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 …