Findings from an economic effectiveness study of the Cotton Research & Promotion Program show it to be very effective. Report (1:00 wma)
Cotton Growers Reminded to Register for Beltwide
The Beltwide Cotton Conferences will be held in New Orleans January 9th through 12th and growers are being urged to get registered for the annual event.  Report (1:00 wma)
Register Now For Beltwide
Now is the time to register for the annual Beltwide cotton conferences sponsored by the National Cotton Council, according to the Georgia Cotton Commission. Registration for Beltwide is available online at the National cotton council website. Report (1:00 wma)
November Cotton Crop Report
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their November 1 forecast for the U.S. cotton crop this morning, and according to Sheila Corley, they are looking for a higher production than what was expected last month. Report (3:00 wma) USDA NASS
Cottonseed Payment Program
Tyron Spearman has information for cotton growers about a recently announced cottonseed payment program. Â Report (:15 wma)
Proposed Regs Would Limit Boll Weevil Spread
USDA is proposing regulations that would restrict interstate movement of certain materials and items through commercial cotton-producing areas. Find out more from APHIS. Report (1:00 wma)
Out of Control Pigweed
The drought was only one problem faced by cotton growers this season, according to University of Georgia extension cotton specialist Dr. Steve Brown. Another was out of control pig weed. Report (1:00 wma)
Adapting to Change
Adapting to changing market conditions is a constant challenge for the cotton industry, according to Mike Watson, vice president for fiber competition with Cotton Incorporated. Report (:45 wma)
Georgia Cotton Harvest
Randall Weisman spoke with Georgia Cotton Commission member Jimmy Webb of Leary about this year’s cotton crop. Report (1:30 wma)
Regional Cotton Research
The Cotton Board spends millions of dollars a year on agricultural research projects, and southeastern regional representative Mark Bankston says some of those research dollars are spent right here at home. Report (1:00 wma)