Georgia Cotton Producers Invited to Workshop

Dan Cotton, Georgia

Cotton producers across Georgia are invited to attend the 12th annual Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 30, in Tifton. GCC Executive Director Richey Seaton says a good program has been lined up. Register on line at  http://www.ugatiftonconference.org or call 229-386-3416. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …

Pesticide Training at Georgia Cotton Commission Meeting

Dan Cotton, Georgia

Efforts to cut back on pesticide drift issues in Georgia have been underway through the Using Pesticides Wisely program. According to Richey Seaton, this training session will be one of the presentations during the 12th annual Georgia Cotton Commission Meeting and University of Georgia Cotton Production Workshop on Jan. 30 in Tifton. To learn more, go to georgiacottoncommission.org, ugatiftonconference.org or call 229-386-3416. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares …

Georgia Cotton Commission to Hold Annual Meeting

Dan Cotton, Georgia

Cotton producers across Georgia are invited to attend the 12th Annual Georgia Cotton Commission Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop, January 30th in Tifton. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of …

Lower Projection for World Cotton Consumption

Dan Cotton

Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) lowered its projection for world cotton consumption. Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council (NCC), Dr. Jody Campiche, explains why we have a lower forecast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …

Register Now for Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting

Dan Cotton, Georgia

Registration for the Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) Annual Meeting and University of Georgia Cotton Production Workshop is underway. GCC Executive Director Richey Seaton says the 12th annual event will be held Jan. 30 in Tifton.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida …

Various Ag Events Coming Up

Dan Cotton, Fruits, General, Nursery Crops, Organic, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A variety of meetings and events for agriculture are coming up over the next few weeks. As Tyron Spearman reports, some start this week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …

Bayer Pleased with Dicamba Registration Extension

Dan Alabama, Cotton, Environment, Georgia, Soybeans

It was announced last November that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was extending the registration of Dicamba for two years for “over-the-top” use to control weeds in fields for cotton and soybean plants genetically engineered to resist Dicamba. Bayer North American Dicamba Portfolio Leader, Ryan Rubischko, says this gives farmers the opportunity to continue using this technology. Learn more about mandatory Dicamba …

Ag Calendar Upcoming Events

Dan Cotton, Field Crops, Vegetables

There are several important conferences coming up on the ag calendar. Tyron Spearman has a look at a few of these upcoming events. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …

MFP Payments Being Issued

Dan Corn, Cotton, Economy, Soybeans, Wheat

Commodity producers are now eligible to receive Market Facilitation Payments (MFP) on the second half of their 2018 production. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …

Second Round of Trade Aid Payments Underway

Dan Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Economy, Pork, Wheat

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is moving forward on the second and final round of trade mitigation payments to farmers hurt from retaliation by America’s trading partners. Commodity producers are now eligible to receive market facilitation payments (MFP) on the second half of their 2018 production. USDA has been sending out the first round of MFP payments to producers …