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Talkin' Cotton and Competition
Southeast Regional Ag News
“It’s pretty simple in the United States right now in the cotton industry. If you don’t compete, you will get beat," say National Cotton Council of America Chairman Joe Nicosia.
A Lower Picture for Cotton Production
Southeast Regional Ag News
Both domestically and globally, recent numbers from USDA NASS are showing smaller numbers for cotton production.
Adding Efficiencies in Cotton Transport
California Ag Today
In partnership with the National Cotton Council (NCC), USDA is piloting a program for the 2024-2025 cotton crop that will allow bales to be shipped in four-bale groupings that use averaged quality data.
USDA Launches 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot Program for Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
In partnership with the National Cotton Council (NCC), USDA is piloting a program for the 2024-2025 cotton crop that will allow bales to be shipped in four-bale groupings that use averaged quality data
Georgia Quality Cotton Awards and Internet Access on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
The 2023 Georgia Quality Cotton Awards were presented at the Georgia Cotton Commission Mid-Year Meeting last month, and the percentage of farm operations with internet access increased from 75.4% in 2017 to 78.7% in 2022.
Georgia Plants More Peanuts-Hay-Oats, and FFA State Officers Summit
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers devoted more land to peanuts, hay and oats in 2024 compared to last year, according to the June Acreage Report from the NASS, and the FFA State Officer Summit brought leaders from all 50 states and territories to Washington D.C. last month.
Cotton Expansion Continues and Deere Notice to Salaried Employees
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announced its expansion for the fifth consecutive year, both in enrolled growers and planted acres, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association confirmed the effort to prevent processed, lab-grown protein in the diet of the American armed forces was successful.
Cotton Futures Attempt Rally and Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
December24 futures prices for cotton are attempting a rally, and the USDA is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program.
Leveling Up the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has now added a second level for participants.
Regenerative Cotton Fund and Ag Trade Deficit Forecast Higher
The Agribusiness Update
A nationwide partnership led by the Soil Health Institute’s Regenerative Cotton Fund is creating opportunities for sustainable cotton farming, and the U.S. ag trade deficit is projected to increase again to $32 billion, a $1.5 billion increase from February’s projection.
Cotton Council Praises Draft Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
Robbie Minnich, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, says they are expressing support and urging a bipartisan vote on the draft bill coming from the House Agriculture Committee.
A Peak Behind the Cotton Weather Curtain
Southeast Regional Ag News
Brad Rippey, USDA Agricultural Meteorologist, tells that less than 5% of the cotton production area is in drought as we head into the 2024 growing season.
Good Seed, Good Moisture, and Flexibility
Southeast Regional Ag News
Camp Hand, University of Georgia Extension Cotton Agronomist shares tips for success this growing season.
Georgia Cotton Commission Mid-Year Meeting and Beef Samples Test Negative for Bird Flu
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Cotton Commission has announced the guest speakers for its 2024 Mid-Year Meeting scheduled for July 24th, and USDA says all ground beef samples tested negative for the H5N1 bird flu virus.
California Water Allocations Up and House & Senate Farm Bureau Overviews
The Agribusiness Update
California and federal water agencies announce additional allocations for farmers, citing improving reservoir levels from spring snowmelt, and just hours after House Ag Chair GT Thompson released his farm bill overview, Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow releases hers.
California Water Allocations Up and House & Senate Farm Bureau Overviews
The Agribusiness Update
California and federal water agencies announce additional allocations for farmers, citing improving reservoir levels from spring snowmelt, and just hours after House Ag Chair GT Thompson released his farm bill overview, Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow releases hers.
Florida Bans Lab-Grown Meats and House & Senate Farm Bureau Overviews
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning the sale or production of lab-grown meat in the state, and just hours after House Ag Chair GT Thompson released his farm bill overview, Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow releases hers.
Cotton Belt Weather, Part II
Southeast Regional Ag News
El Niño is expected to flip to La Niña. What's that mean for the U.S. Cotton Belt?
A Corn Belt Weather Forecast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Brad Rippey, USDA Meteorologist, says to expect a flip-flop from El Niño to La Niña.
Developing Soil Health Benchmarks in the Cotton Belt
Southeast Regional Ag News
Triple S, or spring soil sampling, is upon us. Dianna Bagnall, Research Soil Scientist with the Soil Health Institute shares details about what that consists of this spring as far as their work is concerned in the Cotton Belt.