USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has an update on the cotton crop. And Rippey has a look at the peanut crops.
Cotton and Peanut Planting Progress
Progress continues with both cotton and peanut planting across the region. Brad Rippey, U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist, has the latest progress reports, first for cotton: Rippey updates the progress report for peanut planting:
Cotton and Peanut Planting Progress
U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist Brad Rippey says the nationwide numbers of cotton planting progress are mixed this week. But Rippey notes good peanut planting progress.
Georgia Cotton Planting Progressing
Latest numbers indicate cotton planting in Georgia is progressing. Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director, Richey Seaton, says that should continue with a good looking week weather-wise.
Peanut and Cotton Planting Update
Across the Southeast, this is expected to be a good week for both peanut and cotton planting. And looking at the latest numbers, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the pace of peanut planting is on par with the average. But, Rippey notes cotton planting progress is slightly behind schedule.
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Twenty is This Week’s Magic Number for Cotton
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Cotton Planting Running Behind
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New Reduction in Price for Stoneville 6182GLT
Cotton planting time is getting closer, and Bayer CropScience wants growers to know about the new reduction in price for Stoneville 6182GLT. Scott Asher, Bayer agronomic service manager for the East region, has more information. New Reduction in Price for Stoneville 6182GLT