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Flame-Retardant Cotton Fabric and Ag Groups Take WOTUS to Court
The Agribusiness Update
USDA breeds four cotton varieties found to produce flame-retardant, self-extinguishing textiles and Ag groups file legal challenge to the EPA's new WOTUS rule.
Changes Abound in 118th Congress
Southeast Regional Ag News
Robbie Minnich, National Cotton Council, updates what they've been watching in D.C.
Sustainable Textiles
Farm of the Future
The California Cotton and Climate Coalition wants to reduce the carbon footprint of the textile industry.
California Cotton and Climate Coalition
Farm of the Future
A collaboration hopes to make cotton production more economically-viable and sustainable in California.
Important Ag Provisions in the Omnibus Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
The bill with more than 4,000 pages contains many notable items important to U.S. farmers and ranchers.
PLC, ARC, or STAX?
Southeast Regional Ag News
In 2023, FSA program decisions may not be as easy for cotton producers as they were in 2022.
Cotton Forecast Rises and USTR on Corn Dispute with Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. cotton production is forecast to rise 2% from previous forecast, and House members call on USTR for help resolving dispute with Mexico over biotech corn.
Carbon Credits and Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new collaboration is now offering southern cotton growers the chance to participate in carbon markets.
California Plants More Cotton and Climate-Smart Commodities Info
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers planted 17% more cotton acres this year, and Western Congressional Caucus demands information on oversight of Climate-Smart Commodities pilot program.
Beltwide Cotton Conferences Set for January
Southeast Regional Ag News
Pack your bags and get ready to travel to the Big Easy. New Orleans is playing host this January to the Beltwide Cotton Conferences.
Florida Hurricane Ian Figures and California Farm Bureau Farm Bill Input
The Agribusiness Update
Preliminary numbers are in from the Florida Department of Agriculture on losses from Hurricane Ian, and the California Farm Bureau offers input for 2023 Farm Bill.
John Deere Chooses Louisiana Over China
Southeast Regional Ag News
John Deere recently announced it is investing $29.8 million to begin manufacturing cotton harvesters in the United States instead of China.
Cotton Futures Prices Down and EPA on Glyphosate Approval
The Agribusiness Update
December Cotton futures prices turn downward, and EPA on Glyphosate interim approval.
USDA Ups Cotton Forecast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Dr. Jody Campiche, National Cotton Council, dives into the latest round of USDA reports.
Corn-Soy-Cotton Production Down and Organic Ag Trade Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Corn, soy, and cotton production is down from last year, and organic trade ticks higher.
Bale Fungibility & Pakistan's Cotton Disaster
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Cotton Council recently addressed a number of topics during their midyear meeting.
EPA Staff Gets Farm Tour
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Cotton Council recently hosted four staff from the EPA headquarters in D.C. to focus on weed management farm tours.
Alabama Cotton Yield Debate and NCBA Applauds Gray Wolf Decision
The Agribusiness Update
There seems to be a bit of a disagreement on the outlook of this year's Alabama cotton crop, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and other livestock groups applaud 9th Circuit Court's decision allowing intervention in gray wolf case.
Georgia Cotton Production Higher and Animal Product Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia cotton production is expected to increase in 2022, and some animal product exports in first half of 2022.
Cotton Producers Talk Policy at Summer Meeting
Southeast Regional Ag News
Nathan ReedNathan Reed, chairman of the American Cotton Producers of the National Cotton Council, gives an update.