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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Cotton”
By Clint Thompson Increased rainfall over the last two weeks helped alleviate dry conditions in South Georgia. But it was also unfortunate timing for a cotton crop in the final stages of its production season. “This is not what we want to see in September. I’d just be honest with you, I’d rather it be dry and this crop be …
According to the Crop Production Report issued today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), U.S. corn production is expected to be down, while soybean and cotton production is up from 2023. Corn production is forecast to be down 1% from last year at 15.2 billion bushels, while soybean growers are expected to increase their production 10% from 2023, forecast at 4.59 billion bushels. …
All cotton production is forecasted at 14.5 million 480-pound bales, down 4 percent from the previous estimate but up 20 percent from the previous year. Based on conditions as of September 1, yields are expected to average 807 pounds per harvested acre, down 33 pounds from the previous estimate and down 92 pounds from 2023. All cotton planted area totaled 11.2 million acres, up slightly from …
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s cotton producers need to understand how quickly their crop is progressing and don’t waste time in completing the defoliation process. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, discussed this year’s crop at last week’s UGA Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day. “At the end of the day, we’ve got to get out there and …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and Georgia Peanut Commission hosted their annual research field day with the University of Georgia (UGA) on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Both row crops were put under the spotlight at the different stops during the morning field day held on the UGA Tifton Campus. Specialists, like Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, highlighted different …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its weekly crop progress reports Monday. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest on the cotton crop. And Rippey has the latest on the peanut crop. According to the USDA National Agricultural Statics Service (NASS), this is how the cotton and peanut crops were progressing across the Southeast as of this past Sunday: In Alabama, cotton …
One of the main questions cotton growers in Southeast Georgia must answer following Hurricane Debby is whether to use an airplane or ground rig to make future chemical applications. It is not an easy decision for producers to make and will differ from farmer to farmer. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team, including agronomist Camp …
Acreage updates for cotton were made in several states based on a thorough review of all available data. All cotton planted area totaled 11.2 million acres, down 4 percent from the previous forecast but up 9 percent from 2023. Area harvested is forecast at 8.63 million acres, up 34 percent from 2023. All cotton production is forecast 15.1 million 480-pound bales, up 25 percent from the previous …
By Clint Thompson Counties located on the east side of I-75 in Georgia are in a much dire situation with their cotton fields compared to those on the west side, following Hurricane Debby and its excessive rainfall this week. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, highlighted the situation facing cotton growers in the southeast part of the …
(USDA/WASHINGTON, August 7, 2024) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Hurricane Debby, which continues its track up the East Coast. USDA staff in offices across the country are ready to respond with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to producers and …
