As planting dates get closer, producers often think of two things: picking the best varieties and ensuring they mature safely through the growing season. Two new webcasts from “Focus on Cotton,” a joint publication project between Cotton Incorporated and...
BY BILL ROBERTSON
NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
The 2014 Beltwide Cotton Conferences (BWCC) were planned with the overall goal of supporting research and Extension efforts that bolster the U.S. cotton production system.
Held last month in New Orleans, the 2014 Beltwide focused on...
Bob Glodt of Plainview, Texas, Cotton Consultant of the Year (CCOY) for 2013, was recently honored at a special reception and dinner at the Beltwide Cotton Conferences in New Orleans. A crowd of more than 150 was on hand...
BY DARRYL EARNEST
MEMPHIS, TENN.
• Grew up in rural west Alabama.
• B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Univ. of Alabama - 1990.
• Started career in Greenwood, Miss., field office.
• Served in Memphis 1991-2000, 2002-2005 and 2011-present; Washington DC 2000-2002 and 2005-2011.
• Served...
BY TOMMY HORTON
EDITOR
When it comes to optimism about a new crop season, nobody exudes a positive attitude better than Texas cotton producers and ginners. Yes, the state is still in the midst of a three-year drought, but there are...
BY LIA GUTHRIE
PUBLISHER
Bug man. That’s what I remember consultants being referred to when I started in this business more than 25 years ago. My, how times have changed. One of my first mentors was a family friend who happened...
After months of anticipation, Monsanto has announced that three new cotton varieties will be launched for the Deltapine Class of 2014, including a variety bred for resistance to root-knot nematodes (RKN). The announcement occurred at the Charleston Place Hotel...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has recently announced funding for projects in 40 states to finance investments in improved water and waste-water systems for more than 200,000 rural residents.
“Rural businesses and residents need access to clean water and modern waste...
BY BRUCE KIRKSEY
MEMPHIS, TENN.
We are very blessed to be part of American agriculture. Maybe it’s be-cause of the Thanksgiv-ing and Christmas seasons, but I am truly proud to be a part of agriculture.
I am very proud of the fact...
BY TOMMY HORTON
EDITOR
Being a ginner in the Texas Cotton High Plains has become significantly easier – if you are looking for quick repair on equipment or in need of a new part. That is the general consensus from ginners...
Deltapine To Launch Special Music Video
With the 2013 cotton harvest in full swing, Deltapine has announced the release of the much anticipated official music video to the song, “Where Heroes are Made,” which was written earlier in the year...
Regardless of where a consultant might scout his acreage, he will find some timely information at the 2014 Beltwide Cotton Conferences (BWCC) in New Orleans, Jan. 6-8.
One of the main attractions will be the Consultants Conference scheduled on the...
By Tommy Horton
Editor
Rackler BrothersTo survive as a cotton farmer in the Hockley County area of West Texas takes stamina, perseverance and a lot of studying. No, this isn't about preparing for a final exam in college. It's about meticulously...
Abundance Of Information
Available To Attendees
At 2014 BWCC In New Orleans
Those involved in helping producers make key cotton production/marketing-related decisions – including consultants, researchers, Extension specialists/agents and industry sales/support personnel – will find an abundance of information at the 2014...
By Jeff Nunley
Victoria, Texas
You’re in the middle of a 20-year drought, deal with it! Those were the first words of the keynote speaker at our Victoria Farm & Ranch Show a few years ago.
It was my good fortune to...
