Cotton Trust Protocol Signup Starts in June

Dan Cotton

Implementation is underway for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. It’s an integrated data collection, measurement and verification procedure that will document U.S. cotton production practices and their environmental impact. Executive Director of the Sustainability Protocol, Ken Burton, explains how the program was formed. The data is intended to benchmark farmers’ gains towards the industry’s goals, and provide the global textile supply …

Peanut and Cotton Planting Update

Dan Cotton, Peanuts

Across the Southeast, this is expected to be a good week for both peanut and cotton planting. And looking at the latest numbers, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the pace of peanut planting is on par with the average. But, Rippey notes cotton planting progress is slightly behind schedule. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

No Big Changes in Global Cotton Picture

Randall Weiseman Cotton

According to the latest numbers from USDA, there are few changes in cotton, globally. Stephanie Ho has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Nematode Control Increases Cotton Yield Potential

Dan Cotton, Industry News Release, News from Our Sponsors

For cotton growers battling nematodes, University trials across the South continue to show an increase in yield and profit with an at-plant nematicide application. And according to Bayer Senior Technical Service Representative, Keith Rucker, cotton fields treated with Velum® Total have an advantage. At-plant nematode control increases cotton yield potential Velum® Total nematicide protects root system to boost potential yields University trials across …

Georgia Cotton Commission Approves Research Funding

Dan Cotton, Georgia, Research

During their March meeting, the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) Board of Directors approved $656,287 in research for the 2020 crop year and also approved $25,500 in supplemental research for 2019. GCC Executive Director, Richey Seaton, says they are trying to address concerns producers have through various projects. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Planting Intentions Indicate Less Cotton in 2019

Dan Cotton, USDA-NASS

USDA released their 2019 Planting Intentions Report, and according to the numbers, there will be fewer acres of cotton this year compared to 2018. Chris Singh with USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Georgia Cotton Commission Approves 2020 Research

Dan Cotton, Industry News Release, Research

At its March 27th Board Meeting, the Georgia Cotton Commission Board of Directors approved $656,287 in research for the 2020 crop year and also approved $25,500 in supplemental research for 2019.  This money will go to fund eighteen projects that will be conducted by researchers and extension specialists from the University of Georgia and the University of West Georgia.  Projects …

GCC Pleased with 2019 Referendum Vote

Dan Cotton, Georgia, Industry News Release

Every three years, pursuant to law, cotton farmers have the opportunity to vote to continue the assessment ($1/bale) that funds the Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) programs of research, promotion, and education.  The 2019 referendum period was February 13th-March 15th.  The Georgia Department of Agriculture recently recorded the votes and the result shows 92.5% of voters favored the continuation. Bart Davis, …

Georgia Producers Vote Yes for Cotton Program

Dan Cotton, Georgia

With a strong vote, Georgia cotton producers voted yes in the recent referendum to continue the cotton program in the state. Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, said he is pleased with the vote of confidence from producers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …