When it comes to marketing US cotton, Ladon Calhoun a Miller County, GA cotton producer, says that after a recent trip to Cotton Incorporated headquarters he now realizes the importance of research and technology in the efforts to better position cotton in a competitive marketplace. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida …
Cotton Dollars Going to Good Use with Research Efforts
Nick Marshall, a Florida cotton producer from Okaloosa County, says he was able to learn a lot about where their money is going during a recent tour of the Cotton Incorporated headquarters. And one of the things that impressed him the most about their efforts was the depth of research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …
Realizing the Importance of All Steps in Cotton Marketing Process
Scott Saucer, a cotton producer from Monroe County, Alabama says that thanks to a recent tour of Cotton Incorporated headquarters, he realizes the importance of all the steps in the cotton industry in making cotton profitable in the global market. In the world of agriculture, the cotton marketing process is a crucial link between cotton farmers and the end consumers. …
Monsanto Tackling Weed Resistance through Round Up Ready Plus
Monsanto recently made a big weed control announcement with their Round Up Ready Plus Program, which Steve Halvera, cotton trades marketing manager, says is an umbrella program for all of their weed management solutions, including their Cotton Performance Plus Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …
FAITC Encourages the Ag Industry to Purchase Ag Tags
The Ag Tag is the sole source of funding for Florida Ag in the Classroom, a non-profit organization that educates students about the importance of agriculture. But unfortunately, the down economy has taken its toll on revenues and therefore executive director, Lisa Gaskalla, encourages those in the Ag industry to support their efforts by purchasing this specialty plate. Download Audio …
S E Climate Consortium wins $4M grant
UF Included in $4M Southeast Climate Consortium Grant GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The multistate Southeast Climate Consortium has been awarded a five-year, $4 million grant that will fund climate research and outreach at the University of Florida and other institutions. The grant is part of a $23.6 million package awarded to six regional centers by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, …
Approaching Deadline for AL NRCS Pigweed Initiative
Eric Schwab, AL NRCS Agronomist, wants to remind Alabama producers in Barbour, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, and Russell counties that October 30, 2010 is the deadline for funding for a EQIP pilot program designed to help control Palmer amaranth. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …
Bill Gillon Officially on Board as Cotton Board CEO
Southeast Regional Communications Manager for the Cotton Board, Monty Bain, says that they are excited to have new president and CEO, Bill Gillon, officially on board. Download Audio 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
Peanut and Cotton Crop Payments Announced
Today Tyron Spearman looks at the final 2009 counter cyclical payments figures for both peanuts and cotton. Download Audio 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
GA Cotton Producer Pleasantly Surprised by Turnout of 2010 Crop
Just a little over a month ago Georgia Cotton Commission board member and producer from Leary, GA, Jimmy Webb, was extremely concerned about the 2010 cotton crop, but excellent harvest weather and decent yields now have him singing a different tune. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …