Commodity Futures Trading Concerns

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Agricultural interests are concerned about the effect speculators in the commodity markets are having on prices. The commodity futures trading commission held a forum on the topic this week and Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission says the cotton industry was represented. Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Weed Management in Twin Row Cotton

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Peanuts

The Unviersity of Florida’s West Florida Research and Education center near Jay has been conducting research the past few seasons with managing weed control in twin-row cotton. Extension Agronomist Barry Brecke explains why and what they found. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Georgia Cotton and Corn Update

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Georgia

Cotton planting has yet to begin in Georgia, according to the state ag statistics service, but that is normal for this time of year. Growers are looking to plant just a few more acres than last year, bucking the national trend of declines in cotton acreage. Meanwhile, corn acres are expected to increase almost 80 percent in the state and …

Leverage for Soybeans and Cotton

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Soybeans

Leverage® 2.7SE insecticide from Bayer CropScience recently received EPA registration for soybeans and is also registered for cotton. Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

UGA Studies Loss of Cotton Product

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The University of Georgia’s Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development recently conducted a study about the pending loss of a well-know cotton product. Tyron Spearman has the details.  Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Georgia Cotton Reseach Plans

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The Georgia Cotton Commission met recently to look at allocating research dollars for the next year, according to executive director Richey Seaton. Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Georgia Cotton Acres Buck National Trend

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Overall cotton acreage is projected to be down nationwide this year, but in Georgia acreage is expected to increase slightly according to Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission. Report(1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cotton Plantings to Decline

Randall Weiseman Cotton

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service has released their planting intentions report for the 2008 crop, and according to Shiela Corley with their office in Washington D.C. cotton acres will be down this year. Report (2:50 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) To see the full report click Here USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Bayer Season Almost Here

Randall Weiseman Cotton

It’s almost time for Bayer season here in the Southeast. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cottonseed Oil Brownies

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The Georgia Cotton Commission was giving away cottonseed oil brownies at last week’s Ag Awareness Day in Atlanta. Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024