TEXAS | Ben McKnight
As the 2024 growing season winds down and we begin to shift towards making plans for the 2025 cotton crop, there are some decisions made now that can help get next year’s cotton crop off to a...
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...
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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...
At the forefront of sustainability in the apparel industry, Cotton Incorporated has dedicated decades to building a scientific foundation that supports cotton as a superior alternative to synthetic fibers. With more than 40 years of research, the organization leads...
Why Hurricane Insurance Is Not Paying For Many Farmers’ Claims
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UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
I have received many questions about weather-related crop insurance and why the counties designated by the Risk Management Agency do not match what they...
The 2023/24 U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Annual Report reveals a 31% increase in enrolled planted acreage compared to the previous year.
What is the primary goal of the Trust Protocol?
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol was launched in 2020 and is the...
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During the National Cotton Council’s Mid-Year Board meeting, a Strategic Planning Task Force met to develop a plan to help our industry address the competitive landscape and challenges we face. The task force made a number of recommendations, and...
Yield, Quality and Traits
The menu of cotton varieties from which to choose in 2025 includes a host of high-yielding, good quality selections.
To help you get started, seed companies from across the Cotton Belt provided information about their headliners on...
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...
As the 2024 election draws near, I am reminded of the excitement
surrounding election day as a child growing up in Louisiana. Everyone looked forward to it and, as I recall, no one was influenced by the expression, “Never talk...
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Simplified weed management next year begins with an important decision in the off-season. For cotton producers in peanut country, you can streamline your operation by choosing cottonseed that is the perfect peanut partner.
PhytoGen® W3FE varieties offer...
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...
