Farm land values are in a very volatile position and Everett Griner explains.
November Cotton Crop Numbers
The National Agriculture Statistics Service released their monthly crop forecast for the 2009 cotton crop this morning as Shiela Corley with USDA NASS in Washington D.C. has the November numbers.
Research has Helped Make Cotton Big Business in Georgia
With new issues and concerns facing Georgia cotton producers, Marvin Ruark, vice-chair of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says that challenges are not new to the industry, as a lot of work has been done to allow cotton to flourish in the Southeast.
Ag Research Funds
This economy is cutting into farm research. Everett Griner tells us just how much.
Cotton Incorporated Dedicated to Clarify Misconceptions
During a time where sustainability is a key issue, James Pruden, Director of Business and Industry Public Relations for Cotton Incorporated, says that they are working to clarify some misconceptions that consumers may have about cotton’s environmental impact.
Exploitable Weaknesses Found in the Palmer Amaranth
Cotton farmers faced another tough year in the battle against the mighty pig weed, but UGA extension agronomist Stanley Culpepper, says not all is lost as they do feel they’ve made progress with finding some weaknesses in the pest.
Ag Education
Everett Griner talks about some agriculture programs being taught to our children on several levels of education.
Cotton Board Referendum to Conclude Next Week
The Cotton Board referendum that is being conducted among U.S. cotton producers and importers will wrap up November 10, 2009. For more information visit the Cotton Board or USDA website.
Ag in Review for the Week of October 26, 2009
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Cotton Incorporated Working on Nitrogen Inputs
Nitrogen is an input that touches cotton farmers on multiple levels and vice president of Agricultural Research for Cotton Incorporated, Kater Hake, says they are involved in a 10-year research effort to steadily improve nitrogen applications.