Research for cotton growers is one of the most important roles of the Cotton Board and Cotton Incorporated, according to Director of Agricultural Research Ed Barnes. Listen to report here:
Growers-Get ready for “DRIVE GREEN”!
John Deere is about ready to kick off its series of events throughout much of the eastern part of the U S to promote its new line of tractors and equipment for specialty crops. The first four events are “previews” that will be held in Florida in early December, where growers and customers will have a hands-on chance to “Drive …
Different Cotton Groups
Cotton Board, Cotton Incorporated, Cotton Council – some growers may wonder why there are so many different national organizations for cotton. Cotton Board CEO Drayton Mayers says each of the groups has an entirely different role. Listen to report here:
Peanut Crop Update
Today Tyron Spearman updates where things stand with not only peanut harvest, but with a few other crops too.
Cotton Crop Report
The November 1st forecast for the U.S. cotton crop has been released by USDA, as Shiela Corley with NASS in Washington D.C. has the numbers. USDA NASS
Cotton Spotting
Some Georgia cotton growers are seeing spots before their eyes. Listen to report here.
Precision Focus at Cotton Seminar
Precision cotton farming will be a focus of the upcoming Cotton Incorporated crop management seminar and workshops being held in Tunica Mississippi on November 11-13, according to Director of Agricultural Research Ed Barnes. Find out more here on the Cotton Incorporated website. Listen to report here:
USDA Approves Final Regs for 2008 – 2012 Cotton Programs
WASHINGTON, October 30, 2008 – The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today approved new regulations for implementing cotton programs authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) that will be published soon in the Federal Register. These regulations govern several programs for the 2008 through 2012 crops of upland and extra-long staple (ELS) cotton, specifically marketing …
USDA Issues Cotton Provisions
USDA has announced the release of regulations necessary to implement the cotton program provisions of the new farm law. Starting on October 31, the calculation of the adjusted world price (AWP) will be made in accordance with adjustments included in the new law, which are designed to ensure US cotton is available at competitive prices in domestic and international markets. …
Busy Time for Cotton
Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton says it’s a busy time of year for cotton farmers and the industry.