USDA Meterologist Brad Rippey says all the recent moisture is causing harvest and quality issues for the cotton crop.
Ag in Review for the Week of October 5, 2009
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
October Crop Report Numbers
Tyron Spearman has a run-through of this morning’s crop forecasts issued by USDA NASS of the peanut, corn, soybean, and cotton crops.
October Cotton Crop Report
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 October numbers.
A Bad Weed
Resistant pigweed is a growing problem. How? Everett Griner tells us.
Dealers Targeted
Farm implement dealers are new targets. What is a solution? Everett Griner talks about that.
Referendum for Amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that a referendum will be conducted among U.S. Upland cotton producers and importers. The referendum will take place on October 13, 2009, and will continue through November 10, 2009.
U.S. – Mexican Trade
Agriculture is feeling the recession. How? Everett Griner tells us.
GCC to Exhibit at Georgia National Fair
The Georgia Cotton Commission will be active at the Georgia National Fair which starts October, 8 and Karen Nikitopoulos says that it is a great opportunity to communicate their message to consumers.
More Water Wars
Who is entitled to how much? Everett Griner gives us the latest.