WITH A GROWING NUMBER OF GEORGIA COUNTIES REPORTING FIELDS WITH ROUNDUP RESISTANT PIGWEED, COTTON PRODUCERS ARE CONSIDERING ALTERNATIVES. Report (:30 wma)
AL Drought
Some say it’s the worst drought in 30 years, with 2/3s of the cotton crop in the state rated poor to very poor now. Alabama Ag Commissioner Ron Sparks says the state is doing all it can to help. Report (:55 wma)
Cotton Crop Forecast Lower
Hot and dry weather are taking a toll on this year’s cotton crop, which USDA-NASS now predicts will be 14 percent less than last year. Report (:55 wma) USDA NASS
August U.S. Cotton Crop Forecast
Shiela Corley with USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service has a look at the August numbers released this morning for the U.S. cotton crop. Report (2:24 wma) USDA NASS
Cotton Watching Farm Bill Action
Even though calls for an extension of current farm policy seem to be increasing, Georgia Cotton Commission executive director Richey Seaton says debate will be hot and heavy. Report (:57 wma)
Ignite Controls Resistant Pigweed
Ignite is controlling resistant pigweed in Fiber Max Liberty Link system cotton. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Cotton Crop Suffering
The heat is stressing cotton in several states. Report (1:00 wma)
No Agreement Better Than Bad Agreement
Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton praises US trade negotiators for taking a stand in world trade talks. Report (1:00 wma)
GA Seeking Disaster Declaration
Cotton and other crops are drying up in the heat this summer and a federal disaster declaration is being sought for Georgia. Report (1:00 wma)
Irrigation Not Helping Some Crops
Irrigation is getting to be a costly way to try and save some crops like corn and cotton in Georgia’s dry summer this year. Report (:58 wma)