GCC Able to Keep Research Dollars in Tight Budget

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General, Georgia

The cotton industry has seen some tough times recently, and Georgia Cotton Commission President Louie Perry, says that the board had to consider that when determining next year’s budget. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Impact of Cap and Trade on Cotton

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Energy, Georgia

It seems to be generally accepted that energy and input costs for production agriculture will increase under a cap-and-trade system. But Robbie Minnich, Senior Government Relations Representative for the National Cotton Council says the question remains of how much? Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

The Need for Careful Fertilizer Application

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

University of Georgia’s Extension Soil Scientist Glen Harris says that due to varied emergence of cotton, producers should be extra careful this year when applying fertilizers. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Southeast Well Represented on Cotton Tour

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Southeastern cotton growers were part of a 82 grower and ginner assembly from across the cotton belt that recently traveled to Cotton Incorporated headquarters to experience the other side of the cotton production process. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Managing 2009’s Unusual Cotton Crop

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General, Georgia

This year’s cotton crop is at varied stages of emergence and University of Georgia Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Kimmerait, says that it needs proactive management. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Unusual Year Brings Variety of Insect Concerns

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

This year’s diverse cotton crop currently has growers dealing with a variety of emergence and Philip Roberts Extension Entomologist with the University of Georgia, says that can also mean a variety of insect issues. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GCC Spending Dollars Wisely

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

As the cotton industry has taken a hit in recent years, Jimmy Webb, board member with the Georgia Cotton Commission says that they have tighten their belts to take extra care that the dollars spent are of vast benefit to the growers. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Producers Still Confused Over Farm Bill Impementations

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

Some producers are continuing to struggle with implementations of the new farm bill, and National Cotton Council Vice President of Producer Affairs Craig Brown, says that regulation changes may be needed. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024