Nematode-Resistant Cotton Varieties Have Value in Infested Fields

Clint Thompson Cotton

By Clint Thompson Cotton growers have their reservations about the yield potential of nematode-resistant varieties. But they should also remember those varieties are best utilized in fields with an active nematode problem. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension plant pathologist Bob Kemerait remind growers to consider that important fact when debating the use of resistant varieties …

Weather Affecting the Grain Trade

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Soybeans, Wheat

Recent weather conditions across certain areas of the country may be a factor with the grain trade this week. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

The Cotton Board at the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show

Dan Cotton, The Cotton Board

The 72nd annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show will be held Friday and Saturday, March 1st & 2nd in Memphis, Tennessee at the Renasant Convention Center. The Cotton Board will be there, as their Communications Team will be in booth #3561 at this year’s show. They will have a variety of information on The Cotton Board Producer Tour Program, Cotton Incorporated innovations, and 2024 Cotton & …

No Momentum Found in the Grain Trade

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy

Commodity Classic continues today in Houston, Texas. Mark Oppold has an update on what analysts at the event are saying about the 2024 grain crop. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Corn Trends in USDA Outlook

Dan Corn, Economy

What are some of the trends found in USDA’s outlook for the domestic corn balance sheet this year? Rod Bain tells us. Listen to Rod Bain’s program here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Cotton Growers to Hold Annual Meeting

Dan Cotton, Florida Cotton Growers Association (FCGA)

On Friday, February 23rd, the Florida Cotton Growers Association (FCGA).will hold their 3rd annual meeting at the UF/IFAS Jackson County Extension Office in Marianna. James Marshall, FCGA President from Baker, FL will kick things off at 10 am CST Speakers for the event will discuss various issues including the Florida EPA depredation and where we are with FWC, the Florida Cotton Marketing Order update and what …

Florida Peanut Federation to Hold Three Events

Dan Peanuts

The Florida Peanut Federation (FPF) wants growers in the state to know about three events they have coming up over the next few days. One is the Hamilton County preseason meeting on Thursday, February 22nd at the Hamilton County Extension Office in Jasper, starting at 5:00pm EST. Speakers will discuss varieties, diseases, economics, trials, and more. A meal is included, but if you …