Having to Adjust to a Global Cotton Market

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

Over the past 15 to 20 years markets the U.S. cotton industry has seen many changes in their markets and vice president of market competition for Cotton Incorporated, Mike Watson, says one of the biggest is the fact that we were once using over 11 million bales domestically, but are now down to only around 3 and a half million …

Deadline to get Bollgard Cotton Seed & Growing Peanuts in the NW

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts

September 30th is the deadline cotton growers need to be aware of concerning making purchases of a certain seed technology, as Tyron Spearman has that information along with looking at how a farmer is growing peanuts in an area most wouldn’t expect. Cotton: Download Audio Peanuts: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Senators Grill EPA Regarding Ag Regulations

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The Senate Ag Committee held a hearing to examine the impact of the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulation on farmers and ranchers where Senate Ag Chair Blanche Lincoln hammered EPA for overreaching and burdensome proposals. However, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, denied the idea that EPA has it out for agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Working to Diversify Cotton’s Portfolio

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

When people think cotton, fiber is the most automatic response. However, Mark Messura, senior vice president with Cotton Incorporated, says they are working to expand cotton’s offerings into other areas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Hot Georgia Nights Impacting Cotton Yields

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

As we continue to keep a close eye on the cotton crop, Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says the dry weather and heat of this summer have taken their toll. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Most Crop Prices are Looking Good & AL Billboards Promoting Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans

Cotton, corn, and soybean prices are looking pretty good right now as Tyron Spearman looks where those crops stand compared to peanut prices at this point. Download Audio And Tyron has information about two new billboards in Alabama put up just in time for peanut harvest by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

Cotton Seep Committee to Release Pesticide Findings

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – In 2006 an expert panel was formed with members from select International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) member countries. The panel, named the Social, Environmental and Economic Performance (SEEP) of Cotton Production, was created as a result of deliberations during the ICAC’s 65th Plenary Meeting that year. The objective of the panel was to provide objective, science-based information …