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⋅ BY CARROLL SMITH ⋅ EDITOR In cotton, nematodes have been called the invisible enemy, the threat beneath the soil and other ominous names. They tend to attack the plant’s roots — which increases susceptibility to disease — hinder water and...

⋅ BY DR. GUY COLLINS ⋅ EXTENSION COTTON SPECIALIST NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY Farmers have been asking if starter or pop-up fertilizer is essential for cotton, or if it can be cut out of the budget. This is a relatively common question,...

⋅ BY CARROLL SMITH ⋅ EDITOR In many areas of the Cotton Belt, farmers diversify their operations by growing a mix of crops such as cotton, peanuts and rice. They may rotate cotton and peanuts and grow row rice on heavier...

Charles C. Owen Distinguished Service Award Announced The National Cotton Ginners Association recognized Tim Price as recipient of the NCGA’s 2024-25 Charles C. Owen Distinguished Service Award. This award honors those who have provided a career of distinguished service to...

⋅ BY BONNIE COBLENTZ ⋅ MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Insect pests are ongoing issues in row-crop farming, and deciding when, how and whether to treat is never a simple decision. Offered by the Mississippi State University Extension Service, the Row Crop Short...

⋅ BY JULIE MURPHREE ⋅ ARIZONA FARM BUREAU American and Arizona agriculture has seen remarkable technological advances in recent years, driven by the need to increase productivity, enhance sustainability and address challenges like labor shortages, water scarcity and food insecurity. These innovations are...

The Georgia Cotton Commission’s Trustees’ Awards were presented at the 2025 Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting January 29 in Tifton. The Trustees’ Awards are awarded to individuals who have dedicated themselves to the advancement of the cotton industry in...

⋅ BY KEITH EDMISTEN AND GUY COLLINS ⋅ COTTON EXTENSION SPECIALISTS — CROP AND SOIL SCIENCES NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY The key to successful cotton production in North Carolina is the adoption of a short-season management strategy. Cotton growers may equate short-season...

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Opens 2025 Enrollment U.S. cotton growers can now enroll in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and apply for the Climate Smart Cotton Program for the 2025 crop year. The Climate Smart Cotton Program, led by the Trust...

Bill Webster grew up in Limestone County, Alabama, on the Tennessee Valley Regional Research and Extension Center farm in Belle Mina where his father “Dub” Webster was the assistant superintendent and later retired as director. At its peak, 13...

Efforts Include Conservation And Sustainable Agriculture “I always say the best thing for a farmer’s field is his shadow,” said Bob Walker of Walker Farms. “Put your shadow in the field. Get out there and see what your field is like. Walk...

EPA Approves Next Generation Custom Formulation Herbicide Liberty ULTRA herbicide, powered by Glu-L Technology has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration and is now approved for use, subject to state approvals. Liberty ULTRA herbicide, with the active ingredient glufosinate-P-ammonium, also referred...

⋅ BY YANGXUAN LIU ⋅ DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL & APPLIED ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA Southern agriculture faces unique challenges with limited crops that are both suitable and competitive in the region. Cotton, one of the major row crops in the Southern United...

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Makes Tremendous Strides The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, a leading program for responsibly grown cotton, recently released its 2023/24 Annual Report, showcasing record grower participation and notable strides in environmental stewardship. The report highlights the program’s...

Louisiana Agriculture Hall Of Distinction Nominations Open The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction is now accepting nominations. The nomination form is available online at www.louisianaagriculturehallofdistinction.com or through any parish LSU AgCenter office. The deadline for receiving nominations is Nov. 18. The...