Valent USA representatives at Beltwide this year say one of the hot topics was herbicide resistance, especially when it comes to pigweed, and the main recommendation to combat resistance is use of a pre-emerge herbicide like Valor. Report (1:30 mp3)
DOW Provides a Viable Choice
While at the recent Beltwide Cotton Conference in Nashville, I had a chance to talk with Hub Miller of Dow AgroSciences who wants cotton growers to know they are offering a viable choice this year.  Report (1:15 mp3)
Cotton Weed Issues
At the recent Beltwide cotton conferences, Randall Weiseman talked weeds with extension cotton specialist Stanley Culpepper. Weeds are also on the agenda at the Georgia Cotton Conference coming up January 29 and 30 in Tifton. Register on-line here. Report (1:30 mp3) This post sponsored by:
Bayer Season
At the Beltwide cotton conferences last week, Randall Weiseman learned about a new program called the Bayer Season. Report (1:00 mp3)
Cotton Plus Offers Financing & More
If you are a cotton grower, then the new Cotton Plus program through the Delta & Pine Land business unit of Monsanto may be just for you. Their cotton marketing manager, Brad Godwin, explains how it all works. Report (1:00 mp3)
Cotton Conference Coming Up
The Georgia Cotton Conference is coming up January 29 and 30 in Tifton. More information is available on the Georgia Cotton Commission website. Report(1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by:
Veto Threat Concerns Ag Leaders
The heads of both the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Cotton Council are expressing concern about the administration’s threatened veto of the Farm Bill as it currently stands. Report (1:00 mp3)
January Crop Forecast
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released the January 1 forecast for the U.S. cotton crop this morning, and according to Shiela Corley with the NASS office in Washington D.C.. Report (2:50 mp3) This post sponsored by: USDA NASS
NCC Provides Farm Bill Update
The 2007 Farm Bill will have a major impact on cotton growers, so an update on the current status of the bill was a major part of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences this week in Nashville. Report (1:00 mp3)
Dow Welcomes New Staff Member
The Technical Exhibit area of the Beltwide Cotton Conference is where you will find Dr. Steve Brown this week in his new position with Dow Agri Science. I talked with Steve about his many years with the University of Georgia and why he made the career change. Â Report (2:15 mp3)