Monsanto’s Roundup Ready Cotton Performance Plus Program was piloted last year in the Southeast and according to Paul Callahan, US Cotton Trades Marketing Manager, the program will for 2009.
What is really affected in the recession?
Today Everett Griner gives us some statistics on just what is really affected by the recession.
Pigweed Prevention
Palmer Amaranth continues to be a huge issue for Georgia Cotton Growers but UGA Extension agronomist Dr. Stanley Culpepper says that he is optimistic.
Still the Richest Country in the World
Why do we still have children going to bed hungry? Everett Griner has some outlook on this today.
Cotton Production Meeting Reminder
The 2009 Cotton Production Meetings are wrapping up with Weed Management Seminars still remaining for Jeff Davis, Appling, Crisp, Dooly, Webster, Sumter, Macon and Taylor counties. For more information regarding the meetings call your local extension agent or for a complete list of the meeting locations and times click here.
Cotton’s Impact on the State Economy
Crop selection has shifted some away from cotton. But Jimmy Webb, board member with the Georgia Cotton Commision, says that he believes that in the long run the cotton industry will still remain strong in Georgia.
Headline Assisted in Late Season Rains
The southeastern region received some uncustomary late season rains last year and Dr. Gary Fellows, regional tech service manager for BASF, says that it seemed to increase fungus issues for the cotton grower.
Cotton Production Meetings Give Producers Answers
The Cotton Production Meetings are still traveling the state educating producers and Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton says that with some still unsure of what they will be planting this season, the workshops are a good chance for growers to get answers. Meetings for next week will be held in Wilcox, Pulaski and Bleckley Counties focusing on Weed …
Increase of Food Prices
What caused the food prices to go up as much as they did? Everett Griner tells us what the experts are saying.
Image for 2009
What is the image for agriculture for 2009? Everett Griner tells us just what the grade is.