We told you last week that 135 senators and representatives sent letters to President Trump strongly urging the administration’s support, through USDA, to operate the Cotton Ginning Cost Share Program effective for the 2016 crop year and on an ongoing basis. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says while work continues to get Title 1 back in the 2018 Farm Bill, …
Ragweed Management Webcast Available
Improve Ragweed Management Practices with New ‘Focus on Cotton’ Webcast Excessive reliance on glyphosate to control ragweed has allowed resistant varieties to flourish in cotton production systems. A new Focus on Cotton webcast titled “Herbicide-resistant Common Ragweed Management in Cotton” helps cotton growers, consultants, and other industry experts diversify management practices and herbicide applications to better control ragweed populations. This 27-minute …
Georgia Cotton Commission Pleased with Efforts by Congress
It was announced Tuesday that a large, bipartisan block of 135 Senators and Representatives sent letters to President Trump strongly urging the Administration’s support, through USDA, to operate the Cotton Ginning Cost Share Program effective for the 2016 crop year and on an ongoing basis. And, Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton is pleased to see this support. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Congress Calls on Administration for Economic Assistance for Cotton Producers
A large, bipartisan block of 135 Senators and Representatives sent letters to President Trump strongly urging the Administration’s support, through USDA, to operate the Cotton Ginning Cost Share Program effective for the 2016 crop year and on an ongoing basis. The Senate letter noted, “In the past decade, the U.S. cotton industry has endured a World Trade Organization (WTO) challenge, …
A Bit More Cotton in Georgia than Expected
When USDA released its 2017 planted acreage reports at the end of June, it showed area planted to cotton this year is estimated at 12.1 million acres, up 20 percent from last year. Cotton growers in Georgia planted an estimated 1.35 million acres, up 14 percent from last year. Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton said that is a …
Georgia Cotton Commission Approves Budget
During its recent meeting, the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) approved its budget for the fiscal year 2018 that started July 1. GCC Executive Director Richey Seaton says the new budget supports cotton industry organizations along with funding research and educational efforts. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the …
Cotton Acreage Is Up 20 Percent
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released its 2017 planted acreage reports, and Bianca Pruneda with USDA/NASS in Washington, D.C. says cotton acreage across the country is up 20 percent from last year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …
Georgia Cotton Commission Approves Budget, Davis Elected Chairman
At its June 28th meeting, the Georgia Cotton Commission approved its budget for the fiscal year 2018 (FY18) that starts July 1st. Along with supporting cotton industry organizations such as the National Cotton Council and Southern Cotton Growers, the FY18 budget includes $645,000 for cotton research. These research projects cover all aspects of cotton production including cotton breeding, variety testing, …
Cotton Industry Seeking Help for Producers
We told you last week that leaders in the cotton industry continue to try and find ways to help producers who are seeing trying times right now. One of those ways is asking agribusinesses who depend on the economic impact of cotton to sign on to a letter that will be sent to the White House. Time is running out …
Wiping Out Bacteria with Nanoparticle-Cotton Fibers
Shoe liners that protect from harmful bacteria or bandages that treat wounds are some of the potential uses for a new technology developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists. ARS materials engineer Sunghyun Nam developed an inexpensive, effective and environmentally friendly method to kill bacteria by creating silver nanoparticles inside cotton fibers. For more than a century, clothing and medical supplies have …