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California Cotton Growers Cut Back, But Not Out
California Ag Today
Lower acreage is expected, with some producers pivoting to premium Pima varieties.
Mid-South Farm and Gin Show and Americans Support E15
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. farmer competitiveness, input costs, and commodity prices were among the top concerns in a recent Southern Cotton Ginners Association survey, and a majority of Americans support expansion of lower-cost E15 fuel and legislation to make it available year-round.
Cotton Planting Season Begins Under Economic Strain
Southeast Regional Ag News
Industry leaders say rising costs continue to challenge profitability.
Jassid's Threat to Cotton and Ethanol Production Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The arrival of the cotton Jassid has quickly become one of the most significant emerging threats in the Southeast, and U.S. ethanol production increased to the highest output in several weeks.
Farmer Assistance Program
Idaho Ag Today
The USDA Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program is a temporary federal aid program that provides one-time payments to U.S. farmers.
Less Paperwork, More Time in the Field
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA’s new technology initiative aims to simplify farm program reporting while gaining industry backing.
California Cotton Growers Invited to Join the Trust Protocol for 2026
California Ag Today
Enrollment is open for the 2026 crop year, with a new opportunity to showcase regenerative farming practices through the Field Partner Program.
Cotton Trust Protocol Opens 2026 Enrollment
Southeast Regional Ag News
Growers can now sign up for the new crop year and explore a voluntary opportunity to showcase regenerative farming practices.
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.