The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team implore producers to be properly prepared when finishing out this planting season. Some growers may be behind in their planting schedules following excessive rainfall this spring. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, says the worst thing those farmers can do now is to be in a hurry and …
Rainy Weather Causing Issues for Georgia Cotton Producers
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team advise growers to exercise caution when accessing a soggy field to plant this year’s crop. They also need to think twice about re-planting this year’s crop, believes Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist. “No. 1, our backs are against the wall. The later we go, the more acceptable …
Cotton, Peanut Planting and Condition Update
Cotton planting is picking up across the belt, and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the good news on cotton planting and condition Rippey also has an update on peanut planting and condition. According to the USDA National Agricultural Statics Service (NASS), this is where cotton and peanut planting progress across the Southeast stood as of this past Sunday: In Alabama cotton planted was …
Recent Rains Expected to be Beneficial
Some have wondered if recent heavier rain amounts might hurt some of the row crops. But according to a story from Mark Oppold, there are hopes they will actually be beneficial. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Georgia Cotton Growers Delayed by Rainy Week
Rainfall totals were high heading into this week in Georgia. Then Monday came, along with additional rainfall. More is expected this weekend. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension encourage growers to take advantage of any dry conditions when they have the chance. “You know your fields. You know your farm. It’s time to really be getting after …
May NASS Cotton Crop Lower
The final 2023 USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) production for all cotton is estimated at 12.1 million 480?pound bales, 17 percent lower than the 2022 crop. The United States yield for all cotton is estimated at 899 pounds per acre, down 54 pounds from the previous year. Final production in Georgia totaled 2.18 million bales, down 18 percent from the previous season. In Alabama, production totaled 730,000 bales, …
GCC Cautions Growers About EPA’s Decision Regarding Acephate
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) cautions growers that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to cancel all but one use of the pesticide acephate in an effort to protect human health. While this is a proposed decision and not yet a final rule, it concerns the GCC and executive director Taylor Sills. He details the decision and outlines the …
More Red Than Green for Agricultural Commodities in April
Now that May is here, Mark Oppold looks at how some of the agricultural commodities did back in April. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Tune in to Talkin’ Cotton Podcast
The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team encourage producers to tune into the Talkin’ Cotton Podcast to find up-to-date information about this year’s crop, with planting season underway. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, talked about the podcast and where interested listeners can tune in. “It’s new this year. The peanut one has done really …
Planting Progress for Cotton
Cotton planting is picking up across the belt, and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the latest numbers. According to the USDA National Agricultural Statics Service (NASS), this is where cotton and peanut planting progress across the Southeast stood as of this past Sunday: In Alabama cotton planted was 8 percent, which compares to 13 percent at this time last year, while …