By Clint Thompson Alabama cotton farmers are surveying the damage from Hurricane Sally, which delivered heavy wind gusts and dropped excessive amounts of rainfall on Wednesday, according to Steve Brown, Alabama Extension cotton specialist. “I talked to somebody who had talked to a consultant down near (Fairhope) yesterday and he said the cotton was flat. I talked to somebody around …
Field Day Videos Available for Viewing on Commission Websites
Georgia cotton growers and peanut producers who were not able to watch the virtual field day on Sept. 9 can view the video presentations on both the Georgia Cotton Commission website and the Georgia Peanut Commission website. The field day was held in collaboration by the Georgia Cotton Commission, the Georgia Peanut Commission, and the University of Georgia (UGA) Extension. …
U.S. Major Crop Production Estimates
Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its latest estimates for the major row crops grown here in the U.S. Tyron Spearman has a look at more of those numbers for peanuts, corn, soybeans and cotton. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding …
Cotton, Peanut Crop Update
With Hurricane Sally spreading heavy rain and wind across parts of the Southeast this week, the opening of cotton bolls are a concern in some areas. And of course, peanut harvest will see a pause for a few days. But as of this past Sunday, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says nationwide, cotton condition ratings are unchanged from last week. In …
Systems Approach Key to Controlling Palmer Amaranth
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s cotton farmers continue to be consumed with weed management issues, specifically with Palmer amaranth. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension weed scientist Stanley Culpepper said during the University of Georgia Cotton/Peanut Research Field Day that grower’s No. 1 priority is resistance management in Palmer amaranth, also known as “pigweed.” “Palmer amaranth, last year, based on 1,737 growers …
U.S. Cotton Production Forecast to be Down 14%
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its September crop reports today, and Becky Sommer with NASS in Washington D.C. says the U.S. cotton production estimate is down 14% from last year’s crop. All cotton production is forecast at 17.1 million 480-pound bales, down 14% from 2019. All cotton planted area totaled 12.1 million acres, down 1% from the previous …
Alabama Cotton Specialist: Crop, Overall, Looks Pretty Good in Places
By Clint Thompson Alabama’s cotton crop is progressing with some ready for defoliation in a week or so, says Steve Brown, Alabama Extension cotton specialist. The state of this year’s cotton crop varies throughout the state, though some places have been hurt by rain and humidity. “The crop, overall, looks pretty good in places,” Brown said. “The last week or …
UGA Cotton/Peanut Research Field Day Slated for Wednesday
Event co-sponsored by Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and UGA Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams The Georgia Cotton Commission and Georgia Peanut Commission remind growers that it is not too late to register for this year’s virtual University of Georgia Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day. The half-day event is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9 and will focus on …
Cotton Bolls Opening; Peanut Crop a Bright Spot
When it comes to the nation’s cotton crop, Hurricane Laura had an impact, especially with the fact that bolls were opening. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has an update on how many have opened across the belt. Rippey notes the condition of the peanut crop is a bright spot. In Alabama, 97% of the crop was setting bolls, which compares to …
Registration Ongoing for UGA Cotton/Peanut Research Field Day
By Clint Thompson Registration is ongoing for the University of Georgia Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day, scheduled virtually for Sept. 9. Those interested in learning more about two high value row crops can also register on the Georgia Cotton Commission website and the Georgia Peanut Commission website. The field day will start at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at noon. …