PERRY/TIFTON, Ga. (Aug. 27, 2020) – The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams, will co-sponsor a virtual research field day on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. The virtual field day will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at noon. Re-certification credits for pesticide applicators and CCA will be available pending approval. The field …
Growing Stocks, Tough World Markets Are Challenges for U.S. Cotton
U.S. cotton is facing some market challenges not only here in the U.S., but also around the world. Gary Crawford has the story. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says cotton markets are one of the most difficult commodities to predict. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …
Cotton Incorporated Releases New Report
(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – Cotton Incorporated has posted a new report titled “Prevention of Plastic Contamination when Handling Cotton Modules” to its producer-directed Web site, Cotton Cultivated (cottoncultivated.cottoninc.com). This document provides growers, module handlers and ginners recommendations on handling round modules from the field to the gin with a goal of eliminating plastic contamination in U.S. cotton. The report, compiled by …
Cotton, Peanut Crops Better Than Last Year at This Time
Both the nation’s cotton and peanut crops are progressing better than at this time a year ago, according to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. He first looks at how cotton fares at this time. Rippey says the peanut crop is better looking than a year ago as well. In Alabama, 95% of the crop was setting bolls, which compares to 96% …
Annual Field Day Provides Growers Chance to See Research in Action
The annual University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton and Peanut Field Day is scheduled for Wednesday Sept. 9. While it will be a virtual event this year, the Georgia Cotton Commission and Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) encourage growers to attend and learn about the latest research regarding both row crops. Donald Chase, GPC Research Committee chairman, believes field days are an …
Cotton and Peanut Crop Update
Both the cotton and peanut crops continue to develop well, as across the nation the cotton crop setting bolls is pretty much on par with the 5-year average. Nearly all of the U.S. peanut crop is now pegging in the upper 90% range. In Alabama, 93% of the crop was setting bolls, which compares to 91% last year. The five-year …
Virtual UGA Cotton, Peanut Field Day Scheduled for Sept. 9
Timely topics and university research will headline a University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton and Peanut Field Day on Sept. 9. The Georgia Cotton Commission and Georgia Peanut Commission want growers to be mindful of the event which will be virtual this year. Interested producers and industry leaders will be able to learn from UGA specialists representing both commodity groups. Details …
Social Distancing Wiregrass Weed Tour Showcases Continuing Research
Dothan, AL, August 14, 2020 -The Wiregrass Research and Extension Center (WREC) in Headland, Alabama hosted its first “social distancing” Wiregrass Weed Tour Thursday, August 13, 2020. Attendees parked in the field and listened to the presenters by tuning to an FM frequency. Presenters were also videoed, and segments were shared to the Wiregrass Research and Extension Center Facebook page. …
Cotton Farmers Need to Monitor for Stink Bug Populations
The time is now for cotton farmers to monitor stink bug populations. But University of Georgia Extension cotton entomologist Phillip Roberts pleads with growers not to apply insecticides if you do not have to. Let beneficial insects do their job, which could also help with the current whitefly outbreak. “If you use an insecticide to kill stink bugs, you’re going …
Cotton Board Recommends $80 Million Cotton Incorporated Budget to Ag Secretary
(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – The Cotton Board recently held its 2020 annual meeting. During this virtual meeting, board members serving the Cotton Research and Promotion Program reviewed, analyzed and voted to recommend Cotton Incorporated’s 2021 budget of $80 million to the Secretary of Agriculture. This budget recommendation reflects a decrease of over $8 million from 2020. Even with decreased funding, the …