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Buying American Cotton Act Gains Attention
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Cotton Council says retailers and industry leaders are backing the proposed legislation.
Dicamba Gets the Green Light
Southeast Regional Ag News
The EPA approves over-the-top Dicamba use this season while signaling close monitoring and possible changes ahead.
Dicamba Returns Under Watch
California Ag Today
The EPA restores Dicamba use this year but says future approval depends on performance and environmental safeguards.
A Career Built on Better Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Cotton Council recognizes Dr. Christopher Saski for sustained contributions to cotton genetics and breeding.
Cotton Production Report and AFBF Annual Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s December Crop Production report forecasts 2025-26 cotton production at nearly 14.3 million bales, 1.1% over last month’s forecast, and this week’s American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim included a rare joint appearance of all four leaders of the congressional ag committees.
Farmer Bridge Assistance
Idaho Ag Today
Farmer Bridge Assistance Program: details on $11 billion in aid
Cotton Farmers on Bridge Payments and Holiday Food Sales
The Agribusiness Update
The highest per-acre payments from the Bridge Assistance Program will go to rice farmers, but Cotton farmers are second at $117.35 per acre, and U.S. food sales generally increase annually over time, but distinct seasonal patterns emerge each year.
Cotton Council Appreciates Bridge Payments and Cost of Farming Gap Grows
The Agribusiness Update
National Cotton Council appreciates payment rates under the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, and farmers are facing one of the widest gaps between what they pay to produce food and what they earn from selling it.
Hello, Cotton. Goodbye, Microplastics.
California Ag Today
A national campaign is encouraging consumers to choose natural cotton over synthetic fabrics.
Georgia Cottom Commission Donates Socks and USDA Push for More Ag Research
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Cotton Commission recently donated 12,000 pairs of socks to various homeless shelters across the state, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a number of coordinated actions that emphasize American agricultural research and innovation.
Plant Not Plastic
Southeast Regional Ag News
A national campaign helping consumers understand what their clothing is made of and why it matters.
Cotton and its Boll vs the Peanut and its Hull
Southeast Regional Ag News
With a 7% decline in the number of U.S. farms, Ag Literacy Day presents a tremendous opportunity to connect students to farmers.
Research That Multiplies Cotton’s Impact
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Cotton Foundation is now accepting research proposals for the 2027 growing season to drive innovation, profitability, and long term impact across the U.S. cotton industry.
What’s Really Stressing America’s Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
New University of Georgia research shows how treating financial strain can ease stress and protect farmer wellbeing.
U.S. Targets Nicaragua on Trade
Southeast Regional Ag News
USTR announces phased tariffs under Section 301 as the National Cotton Council backs action addressing labor and human rights concerns.
USDA Details Bridge Payments for Southeast Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
The agency outlines how $12 billion in temporary aid is expected to reach row-crop producers in the Southeast.
USDA Rolls Out Major Bridge Aid for Farmers
California Ag Today
New $12 billion package offers broad relief to growers facing rising costs and volatile global markets.
Trump and $12 billion
Idaho Ag Today
Donald J. Trump announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture will make $12 billion available in one time bridge payments to American farmers.
U.S. Announces Regional Trade Steps Affecting Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
The frameworks drew praise from the National Cotton Council, which highlighted potential gains for U.S. cotton in Guatemala and El Salvador.
California Cotton Faces Another Tough Season as Prices Stall
California Ag Today
Low global demand, falling acreage, and stagnant prices are setting up one of the most challenging years in decades for California’s cotton growers.