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Agriculture Shines as Georgia National Fair Breaks Records
Southeast Regional Ag News
The 36th annual Georgia National Fair drew more than 612,000 visitors to Perry, showcasing the best of Georgia agriculture, family fun, and community tradition.
Cotton Industry Hopeful as Trump Talks Trade in Asia
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Cotton Council welcomes signs of renewed trade progress with China and Vietnam as U.S. cotton exports remain sharply lower.
USDA Reopens Offices Nationwide, Easing Shutdown Strain
California Ag Today
The Associated Press says reopened USDA offices are helping farmers access $3 billion in aid and key services.
USDA Reopens 2,100 Offices to Aid Farmers During Shutdown
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Associated Press reports the USDA is restoring key Farm Service Agency operations to help producers access $3 billion in aid, drawing praise from the National Cotton Council.
Cotton’s Natural Edge: NCC Launches Plant Not Plastic Campaign
California Ag Today
A new initiative highlights cotton as a powerful, natural alternative to synthetics driving microplastic pollution.
Plant Not Plastic: Cotton at the Heart of the Microplastic Solution
Southeast Regional Ag News
NCC’s new campaign highlights cotton’s natural advantage while empowering consumers to cut plastic pollution and support America’s growers.
Tiny Leafhopper Threatens Key Southern Crops
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new invasive pest, the two-spot cotton leafhopper, is raising concerns for farmers and gardeners across the Southeast.
Corn Up-Soy and Cotton Down and Food Security Improves
The Agribusiness Update
Corn production is up, while soybean and cotton production is down from 2024, and food security is estimated to improve in 2025 in most of the 83 Global Food Assessment countries.
Invasive Cotton Jassid Threatens Georgia Cotton Crop
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers urged to scout fields and report sightings as pest spreads across Georgia’s cotton belt.
EPA Steps In to Keep Diesel Engines Running Smoothly
Southeast Regional Ag News
New EPA guidance on DEF systems aims to protect farmers, truckers, and equipment operators from costly shutdowns.
Tight Margins Persist as Southeast Cotton Yields Drop
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA reports show lower cotton yields, higher sugar supplies, and rising input prices.
Mixed Signals for 2025: USDA Reports Show Strong Crops, High Costs
California Ag Today
Two new USDA reports reveal solid yield forecasts but near-record expenses, with California topping the nation in farm costs.
Best Cotton Award and Public Comments for USDA Reorganization
The Agribusiness Update
Tift County farmer Ryan Branch receive the Best Cotton Award, and USDA opens 30-day public comment period to provide feedback on the Department's reorganization plan.
Bridging the Cotton Belt: Georgia Grower Gains Fresh Insights on PIE Tour
Southeast Regional Ag News
Carson Cross shares how connecting with cotton producers from across the country brought new ideas and lasting value.
Tropical Spiderwort Worries and No NEPA Analytics for GE Seeds
The Agribusiness Update
An invasive plant has reappeared in the Southeast, and farmers are warned to be on the lookout for tropical spiderwort, and USDA’s APHIS announced it will no longer conduct a National Environmental Policy Act analysis when approving genetically engineered seeds.
Fresno Farmer Joins National Cotton Leadership Program
California Ag Today
Kirk Teixeira represents California in a national initiative shaping the future of U.S. cotton.
Vietnamese Textile Execs Get a Firsthand Look at U.S. Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
A week on the ground helped strengthen trade ties and highlight what makes U.S. cotton stand out.
Shaping Cotton's Emerging Leaders
Southeast Regional Ag News
Now in its tenth year, the NCC’s Emerging Leaders Program provides participants with a better understanding of how the NCC carries out its mission of ensuring the U.S. cotton industry’s seven segments can compete effectively and profitably at home and abroad.
Storm-Ready Starts Now
Southeast Regional Ag News
A practical hurricane prep and recovery guide—especially for cotton producers in the Southeast.
Cotton Projections Down and Ag Trade Deficit Grows
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA’s cotton projections for 2025-26 indicate a slight decrease in world cotton ending stocks, and the U.S. agricultural trade deficit is widening in 2025, driven by shifting global trade dynamics and rising import demand.