Cotton Concerns About Farm Bill Implementation

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill continues and there are still some issues that concern the cotton industry according to Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission. The National Cotton Council reports that a bipartisan group of Cotton Belt Senators and House members, led by Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) and Representatives Etheridge (D-NC) and Emerson (R-MO), has written Secretary of …

New Peanut Cultivars Aliviate Harvesting Logistics

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Peanuts

In order for peanut growers to better defend against the Spotted Wilt Virus in peanuts, they have had to move up their planting schedule. Unfortunately, this has created harvesting issues for the many farmers who also grow cotton. Researchers at the University of Georgia are now looking at new peanut cultivars that will allow the farmer to plant earlier without …

Cotton Resource Survey Contines

Randall Weiseman Cotton

Cotton Incorporated has been conducting an on-line survey of producers over the past two months to help guide research and promotion programs for the industry. Growers who have not yet taken the on-line survey are encourage to send an email to agsurvey@cottoninc.com. Find out more at cottonboard.org. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Ike Cotton Damage

Randall Weiseman Cotton

Even with the affects of Hurricane Ike, the US cotton crop is rated in slightly better shape this week compared to last week, according to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey – but damage was extensive in Louisiana. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Georgia Cotton Condition

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Two Georgia Cotton Commission members – Louie Perry of Moultrie and Mike Lucas of Cochran – evaluate the cotton crop in their areas. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cotton Inc Budget Approval

Randall Weiseman Cotton

The Cotton Board approved Cotton Incorporated’s proposed 2009 budget during the Cotton Board’s recent Annual Meeting. Funding priorities for the coming year include a new U.S. consumer communication strategy featuring celebrity talent from the music industry; an industry sustainability summit in Hong Kong scheduled for mid-2009; and continued joint programs with Cotton Council International to maximize U.S. cotton’s presence throughout …

Georgia Cotton Damage From Fay

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The latest crop condition report puts Georgia cotton in mostly fair to good condition, with seven percent rated excellent and 14 percent poor to very poor. In the southern part of the state, Georgia Cotton Commission member Jimmy Webb of Leary says Tropical Storm Fay hurt them pretty bad. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Green Cotton

Randall Weiseman Cotton

Cotton Incorporated CEO J. Berrye Worsham says they have been taking the eco-friendly message that cotton is green to consumers and college campuses. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Cotton & Peanut Field Day and GA Peanut Tour Reminder

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Peanuts

Coming up this Wednesday, September 10th will be the Georgia Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day in Tifton, as Tyron Spearman has the details about that along with information concerning next week’s Georgia Peanut Tour. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cotton and Peanut Research Tour Wednesday

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Peanuts

Georgia cotton and peanut growers should be planning to attend the combined Cotton and Peanut Research Tour at the UGA Tifton campus on Wednesday, September 10 starting at 9 am. For more information contact the Georgia Cotton Commission. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024