At last week’s Monsanto/Delta and Pine Land Technology Showcase, Southeast Agnet’s Randall Weiseman spoke with Buddy Adamson, director of the Alabama Cotton Producers, a division of the Alabama Farmers Federation. Adamson reminds growers that the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 36th Annual Commodity Producers Conference will be held Thursday through Saturday night this week in Birmingham.
Transition to Bollgard II
At last week’s Monsanto/Delta and Pine Land Technology Showcase, University of Georgia entomologist Philip Roberts discussed transitioning to Bollgard II.
Plans for Second GCC Annual Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission held its first ever annual meeting this year in January and executive director Richey Seaton says they are planning the second annual event for the end of January 2009.
Tri-State Consultant Evaluates Cotton Crop
At last week’s Monsanto/Delta and Pine Land Technology showcase, independent crop consultant Wes Briggs provided a broad overview of how the cotton crop looks in Alabama, Georgia and Florida.
Monsanto Holds Technology Showcase
Monsanto/Delta & Pine Land held their Technology Showcase this Thursday in Camilla, Georgia giving growers in attendace a chance to see some of the latest varieties and how they are developing during this years growing season. Dave Rylander spoke to those at the event and said their commitment continues with research efforts to develop varieties that best fit growers across …
Georgia Cotton Research Tour Coming Up
The Georgia Cotton Commission is planning a cotton research tour on September 10 in Tifton to allow farmers to see some of the projects underway that will help them. Listen to report here:
Loans Available for Peanuts and Cotton
USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation has announced the 2008 crop marketing assistance loans for peanuts and cotton, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Listen to report here:
Protect Cotton Against Disease
The Georgia cotton crop is progressing normally at this point and while no major disease problems have been reported, UGA Cotton Team pathologist Bob Kemerait says it’s important to protect against the possibilities. Listen to report here:
Cotton Producer Survey
Cotton Incorporated is asking US cotton producers to participate in a very important on-line “Natural Resource Survey†which will form a foundation and help guide the efforts of the Cotton Research and Promotion Program over the next several years. Find out more at cottonboard.org. Listen to report here:
Cotton Insect Pressure to Increase
Insect pressure on the cotton crop in Georgia has been fairly low so far this year, but UGA Extension Entomologist Phillip Roberts expects that to change soon. Listen to report here: