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Production Value of SE Crops and Ukrainian Soil Tainted
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. production value for field and miscellaneous crops was up 3% from 2021, and the war appears to be poisoning Ukraine's famously fertile soil.
US-Mexico Corn Saga Continues
Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office is requesting technical consultations with Mexico regarding its proposed ban on GMO corn imports from the U.S.
Cover Crops & Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
If it’s something you’ve been pondering on, Dr. Hunter Frame says to think first about the outcomes you want to achieve.
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline and Freight Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
The deadline for cotton growers to enroll in the U.S. Trust Protocol and enter farm data is March 31, and freight prices drop to lows not seen since early in the pandemic.
Checking Sustainability Boxes with Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
Over the past 50 years, the cotton sector has reduced land use by 30%, cut soil loss by 45%, and reduced water consumption by 58%.
Protecting the Quality of Your Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
Lauren Krogman, National Cotton Council, encourages growers to visit cotton.org’s contamination free page to learn more about approved module wrap and how to keep U.S. cotton clean.
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.