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)
New Fiber Max Cotton Varieties
Two new Bollgard Flex lines of Fiber Max cotton will be released for the 2007 season. Report (1:00 wma)
Pigheaded Pigweed
UGA Cotton Team Weed Scientist Stanley Culpepper says pigweed is becoming resistant to herbicides. Report (:58 wma)
Dry Conditions Hurt SE Crops
Cotton and peanuts in both Alabama and Georgia are suffering in the hot, dry weather. AL Report (1:00 wma) GA Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS
Closer to the Market
China may be able to sell cotton textiles cheaper than the US, but we are still closer to the customer. Report (:58 wma)
Cotton Growers Should Attend Sunbelt Field Day
Georgia Cotton Commission executive director Richey Seaton says cotton growers would benefit from attending the Sunbelt Ag Expo field day on July 11. Report (:55 wma)
EPA EXTENDS REGISTRATION FOR BOLLGARD
ST. LOUIS (July 7, 2006) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the registration of Bollgard insect-protected cotton technology developed by Monsanto Company through
Cotton Acres Up Despite Step 2 Ending
Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton talks about the increase in Georgia cotton acres. Report (:55 wma)
Changing To Compete
The US cotton industry is changing its focus to compete better in the world market. Report (:55 wma)
Cotton Acreage is Up
Almost every cotton growing state in the US has planted more acreage this year, according to the latest report from the USDA National Ag Statistics Service. Report (:55 wma) USDA NASS