Regional Report

The past five to 10 years have brought many innovations in technology that we see in our daily lives and the devices we use. Even on the farm, equipment, GPS and applications are changing constantly. Five years ago, we...

Given the variability of weather conditions that impact the Southeast throughout the year, researchers at North Carolina State University have been studying the impacts of water capture and reuse for irrigation for cotton production throughout the region. With funding from...

Cotton Incorporated’s mission is to increase the demand for, and profitability of, cotton. The organization meets that mission by focusing its resources in four areas — Agricultural and Environmental Research, Global Supply Chain Marketing, Product Research & Development and...

Plastic contamination in cotton production is a growing concern with significant financial, environmental and reputational consequences for cotton growers. Even something as seemingly minor as a stray plastic bag caught in a cotton field during harvest can lead to...

Cotton Incorporated researchers make investments on behalf of cotton farmers by funding research projects across the Cotton Belt. Another way Cotton Incorporated invests in the future of cotton research is through the development of graduate students and the next...

⋅ BY STACEY GORMAN ⋅ THE COTTON BOARD Late last year, Daniel Radford began his role as The Cotton Board’s new Southeast Regional Communications Manager. Radford’s territory includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The Cotton Board’s RCMs work...

University Extension personnel and researchers are critical partners to The Cotton Research and Promotion Program (the Program). Cotton Incorporated supports regional Extension cotton specialists and agronomists through state support and core funding dollars. In the Southern Plains region of...

In Mid-South cotton, Palmer amaranth and grasses are major concerns when it comes to weed control. Cotton Incorporated is utilizing core funding, as well as Tennessee and Arkansas State Support Program funding, to develop weed control strategies that will...

Cotton Incorporated Focuses On Four-Prong Approach Water and irrigation management are among the most essential production practices for growing cotton today. The limited amount of rainfall typical in the Southern Plains region of the United States Cotton Belt makes producers...

On the emerging sustainability landscape, there is still so much for consumers, retailers and farmers to define and understand. As we move into the era of capturing carbon, improving our environmental footprint and creating industry goals for improvement, questions...

If not managed properly, thrips can cause devasting losses to cotton grown in the Southeast. Injury symptoms can range from leaf curling to delays in crop maturity, stand loss and reduced lint. And less lint means less money in...

The 2022 Southern Plains cotton crop will be remembered as one of the most challenging seasons in many years. Between the lack of rainfall, excessive heat and high winds, establishing any type of cover crop and viable commodity was...

⋅ BY GRANT SAUM ⋅ UNION CITY, TENNESSEE During the past two springs, many Mid-South producers faced cold, wet temperatures when planting their cotton crop. These harsh weather conditions can cause young cotton plants to grow slowly and sit idle waiting...

I recently attended the Conservation Systems Cotton and Rice Conference in Jonesboro, Arkansas. One of the most discussed cotton issues was the rising cost of inputs. It is no secret that inputs, such as fuel and fertilizer, will be at...

Research has long been an anchor that helps cotton producers achieve high production and profitability in their operations. Likewise, ag research is at the core of Cotton Incorporated’s mission. The collaboration between scientists and growers participating in on-farm research...