We told you earlier this week that the deadline to sign up for the Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) program was May 11. But, because of an error in a letter distributed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency stating May 31Â was the deadline, the agency has decided to honor that date as the new deadline. So Reece …
Final 2017 Cotton Crop Numbers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) has released the final production figures from the 2017 cotton crop. Bianca Pruneda, with NASS in Washington, D.C., reports the crop was up 22 percent from 2016. Final 2017 Cotton Crop Numbers Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
Twenty is This Week’s Magic Number for Cotton
If you want to know about cotton planting progress this week, think about the number 20. Stephanie Ho explains why. Twenty is This Weeks Magic Number for Cotton Image credit: Planting cotton in Bascom, FL. (Photo credit: J. Thompson, Northwest Extension District, UF/IFAS) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …
Cotton Producers Reminded CGCS Sign-Up Ends Friday
The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to remind cotton producers that sign-up for the Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) program ends May 11. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton encourages producers to stop by their local Farm Service Agency office by this Friday. Cotton Producers Reminded CGCS Sign-Up Ends Friday Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
Cotton Commodity Commission Accepting Nominations for Board Member Positions
The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for cotton will accept nominations to fill two board positions. To be nominated, eligible individuals must be an active Georgia cotton producer. Any person currently serving can be reappointed or replaced by the Ex Officio committee during appointments. Nominations may be made by filling out a Nominee Information Form found at http://agr.georgia.gov/commodity-promotion-forms.aspx and sending it to: Georgia …
Agri View: Tough Times for Cotton Producers
Everett Griner talks about the tough times cotton producers have had in today’s Agri View. Everett looks at what needs to change and what is in the future for cotton producers. Tough Times for Cotton Producers Cotton farmers have had some tough times during the last decade. They have made good crops. They haven’t made any money. Industry leaders say …
Cotton in the Proposed Farm Bill
The House Agriculture Committee recently took the first step in reauthorizing the Farm Bill, passing it on a 26-20 partisan vote. The full House expects to take up their version of the Farm Bill sometime in May. Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, talks about the details of this version of the bill and …
Agri View: Tough Year for Cotton Farmers
Everett Griner talks about the the tough year cotton farmers had in 2017 in today’s Agri View. Everett looks at what happened with the cotton crop last year. What affected the crop the most? Tough Year for Cotton Farmers It is in the books now. 2017 was a tough year for cotton farmers. It wasn’t the crop. It was the …
Bayer Helping Growers with Early Season Nematode Control
As seed goes into the ground this spring, Bayer Crop Sciences Tech Services Representative Keith Rucker wants growers to know that Velum® Total will provide them with an effective choice for early insect and nematode control in cotton and peanuts. Bayer Helping Growers with Early Season Nematode Control Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
Funding Cotton Research Projects for Georgia Producers
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) board of directors recently approved its research budget for the upcoming crop year. GCC Executive Director Richey Seaton said the goal of producer-funded research is to help cotton producers’ bottom lines. Funding Cotton Research Projects for Georgia Producers Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …