This week has been National Pollinator Week, as designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of the Interior. And stakeholders in the cotton industry, along with beekeepers and researchers from several state universities, met with representatives from the EPA and USDA to start the conversation on how to develop and adopt more appropriate steps for assessing …
Efforts Continue to Help Cotton Producers
Cotton producers not only here in the Southeast, but across the country are seeing trying times. And according to Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director, Richey Seaton, that is why leaders in the industry continue to look at ways to help. To sign on to the letter going to the White House, click here. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Agri View: Weather Is Important for Crop Outlook
Everett Griner talks about the crop outlook for 2017, factoring in the weather, in today’s Agri View. Market analysts were predicting another tough year for cotton and grain farmers back in early April. In storage, supplies of all crops were above average and early planting intentions from the March survey were higher than expected. But still, market …
Agri View: Who Invented the Cotton Gin?
Everett Griner talks about who was the real inventor of the cotton gin in today’s Agri View. One of the largest crops we grow in this country is cotton. It is also one of the most exported crops we grow. How much cotton do you suppose farmers would plant if we didn’t have Eli Whitney’s invention? The …
Another Decline in Global Cotton Ending Supply Estimates
Consumer demand worldwide means cotton ending stocks could be reduced for the fourth consecutive year. Rod Bain has the story. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …
Cotton and Peanut Crop Nearly Planted
Planting of the nation’s cotton crop is nearing completion. As of this past Sunday, 92 percent of the crop was in the ground. And according to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, a sizeable percentage of the crop looks good at this time. In Alabama, 97 percent of the cotton crop has been planted as of this past Sunday, which …
“ Cotton Day ” Tour Promotes U.S. Industry Overseas
Cotton Council International (CCI) recently celebrated its first China “Cotton Day” in Beijing, positioning U.S. cotton as the fiber of choice for today’s sustainability-conscious Chinese hospitality industry. Bruce Atherley, Executive Director of Cotton Council International, talks about the “Cotton Day” tour and what it brings to overseas customers of U.S. cotton. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Cotton Research and Promotion Program to be Beneficial to Cotton Producers and Importers
Third Party Review Shows Strong Returns to Program Stakeholders The 1996 Farm Bill requires the Cotton Research & Promotion Program (the Program) conduct an independent, third-party evaluation of the Program’s effectiveness every five years. The most recently executed evaluation reflected very well on the Program’s effectiveness. In summary, the analysis found strong, positive returns to cotton producers and importers as …
Hearing on Farm Bill Continues
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee will hold another farm bill hearing Wednesday morning, as Committee Chairman Mike Conaway announced the hearing, titled The Next Farm Bill: The Future of International Food Aid and Agricultural Development. Chairman Conaway said the committee has long planned to continue reviewing international food aid programs as it works toward developing the next farm bill. Now …
Looking at World Cotton Supply/Use Picture
If projections prove true, the new crop of U.S. cotton being planted will be larger than last season and will bring lower prices. USDA World Outlook Board Chairman, Seth Meyer, says world cotton consumption in this next crop year, at almost 116 million bales, will exceed projected production of 113 million bales. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …