Today’s U.S. Cotton Milling industry has shrunk drastically compared to ten years ago and Andy Warlick CEO of Parkdale Mills says the decline is due to heavy foreign competition Download Audio
High Attendance for Georgia Cotton Conference Demonstrates Commitment
The 2010 Georgia Cotton Conference was well attended, and Vice President of Agricultural Research for Cotton Incorporated, Kater Hake, says that it is just another testament to Georgia’s continued commitment to cotton. Download Audio
Cotton Stocks are Dropping & Ag Calendar
Today Tyron Spearman looks at the latest figures concerning cotton stocks and also updates the agriculture calendar with upcoming meetings. Stocks: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio
Hungry People
This is an unsolvable problem that just keeps growing. Is there a solution? Everett Griner discusses. Download Audio
EPA Nutrient Standards Will Have Wide Spread Consequences
EPA’s proposed nutrient standards for Florida’s waters has had agriculture stand up and take notice, but Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson notes that it will effect more than just farmers. Download Audio There are a series of hearings that EPA will be holding to hear comments about the proposal. In order to attend and/or participate in the public workshop you MUST …
NCC President Speaks on Pressing Issues at GCC Annual Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission’s 3rd annual meeting was a big success and upcoming president of the National Cotton Council, Eddie Smith, said that he was impressed with the efforts. Download Audio
Resolution on Greenhouse Gas & Cotton Referendum Results
Tyron Spearman has information about the recent resolution that was filed concerning greehnhoue gases, along with the results of the cotton referendum, and also says there are no changes to peanut contracts at this time. Gas: Download Audio Cotton: Download Audio Peanuts: Download Audio
Florida Now Deemed as a Cotton-Producing State
(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) –The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the results of a Cotton Research and Promotion Program referendum that was held October 13, 2009, through November 10, 2009, to consider amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order (Order) – the referendum passed. Two amendments were proposed by AMS: – Revise the definition of “cotton-producing state.” – Revise the …
Details on Congressional Action to Nullify EPA Greenhouse Gas Rules
Keith Menchey, manager of science and environmental issues for the National Cotton Council, gives a little more detail on the efforts in Congress to suspend the authority of the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. Download Audio
Global Marketing
Global marketing is still costly. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio