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Farm Bill Gets Additional 365
Southeast Regional Ag News
Robbie Minnich, National Cotton Council, addresses the formal Farm Bill extension.
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Sees 25% Growth
Southeast Regional Ag News
For the 2023 crop year, the number of enrolled planted cotton acres in the program reached 1.6 million acres.
Cotton Acreage Up and Food Insecurity Higher
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol reports total cotton acreage up 25%, and new research from USDA finds that in 2022 12.8% of U.S. households were food insecure at some time during the year.
A Perfect Winter for U.S. Cotton?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Atmospheric scientist outlines winter weather and what that could mean for the domestic cotton crop.
Cotton Council Applauds CCC Funds and Farm Bill Extension Likely
The Agribusiness Update
Cotton Council International applauds allocation of $1.3 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funds to a new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program, and Congress will have to extend the life of the 2018 farm law into 2024 so it can finish work on its successor.
Cotton Abandonment Evident as Harvest Nears Close
Southeast Regional Ag News
Dr. Jody Campiche, Vice President, Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council provides an update on the cotton harvest.
Cotton Projections Decrease and Gas Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
The latest USDA cotton projections for 2023/24 show global cotton beginning and ending stocks decreased by about ten million bales, and for the fourth consecutive week, the nation's average gas price dropped, falling 11.3 cents from a week ago to $3.55 per.
Cotton and Peanut Forecasts and Farm Cash Receipts for 2022 Near Record
The Agribusiness Update
American cotton production is down while peanut production is higher, and American farms reported record cash receipts of $555 billion from the sales of all commodities in 2022.
Protecting Your Cotton Investment
Southeast Regional Ag News
A lot of inputs, both monetary and calendar, go into your cotton crop each year. Today we’re focusing in on making the most of those investments during cotton defoliation with Davis Durham, Helena Agri-Enterprises.
U.S. Global Leader in Cotton Exports and House Reps Push Back on EATS Act
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. is the global leader in cotton exports by value, holding a 33% share of the global export market in 2021, and 16 members of the House of Representatives pushed back against the EATS Act.
Celebrating a 50th Anniversary with Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Seal of Cotton celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023!
Cotton’s Ask of the Next Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
Dr. Gary Adams, National Cotton Council, recaps some of the discussion from the organization's Mid-Year Board Meeting.
Calling on Cotton: A Recap of the Summer ACP Meeting
Southeast Regional Ag News
The summer meeting for the American Cotton Producers was held earlier this month. Nathan Reed, chairman of the American Cotton Producers of the National Cotton Council, gives an update.
A Cotton Focus on Fungicides
Southeast Regional Ag News
Is it time for a fungicide in your cotton? Robert Kemerait, Professor and Extension Specialist with the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Georgia, identifies when to apply.
Climate Smart Cotton Program and Retail Food Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. cotton growers can apply now through Sept. 1 for the Climate Smart Cotton Program, and retail food prices increased 4.8% in the first six months of 2023.
and US Economy Strong Despite Worries
The Agribusiness Update
Cotton projections for July-August increase, and U.S. Economy strengthens despite lingering inflationary pressures and other headwinds.
An August Recess and Unfinished Business
Southeast Regional Ag News
We talk a lot about making the deadline for the farm bill pretty much every time a farm bill is up for renewal and this year is no different. But, Robbie Minnich, senior government relations representative with the National Cotton Council, seems more optimistic than some.
Cotton Prices Reach Recent Lows and BLM Conservation and Landscape Health Rule
The Agribusiness Update
Cotton prices reach new recent low of 77 cents, and Public Lands Council raising concerns over BLM's proposed "Conservation and Landscape Health" rule.
Bangladesh Lifting a Nearly 50-Year Requirement for U.S. Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
Bangladesh is now lifting its nearly five-decade-long fumigation requirement on U.S. cotton imports.
A Drought Update for the U.S. Cotton Belt
Southeast Regional Ag News
It’s a mixed bag drought-wise for the U.S. Cotton Belt. Brad Rippey, agricultural meteorologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture recaps the current situation.