The Southern Southeastern Annual Meeting will be held Jan. 17-20 at the Marriott Grand Dunes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This organization represents cotton growers and ginners throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Every year,...
Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association Executive Vice President Tony Williams received the Gerald W. Thomas Outstanding Agriculturalist for Public Service Award from Texas Tech University at the annual Pig Roast at the Lubbock Civic Center, Nov. 9.
Williams was born to...
CALIFORNIA
Heading into winter, the question of uncertain irrigation water supplies in California’s San Joaquin Valley is again creeping into conversations due to the warm, dry fall of 2017. For many SJV growers who during the extended drought invested in...
CA Department Of Pesticide Regulations Finalized Pesticide Use Around Schools
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has adopted the official regulations regarding the use of agricultural pesticides near schools and licensed child daycare facilities. The regulations took effect on Jan....
An important component of the Cotton Research and Promotion Program is the Producer State Support Program. Following the mission of Cotton Incorporated closely, the state program is charged with improving the demand for and profitability of cotton.
However, strategies and...
Marking the 10th year of the New Product Evaluator Program, Deltapine cotton recently announced the addition of seven new varieties to its lineup. The roster includes the full commercial launch of five Bollgard 3 XtendFlex cotton varieties as part...
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Cotton Farming editor Carroll Smith went into the field this fall to capture strong cotton stories from farmers who planted Deltapine Bollgard II XtendFlex varieties. Following is her special report on Jimmy Webb in Georgia.
In Calhoun County, Georgia, small...
Round Bales, Ginning Technology And A Positive Outlook For Cotton
By Carroll Smith
Editor
As one of the seven cotton industry segments, ginners follow producers in the chain that ultimately leads to the textile manufacturer. Once cotton is harvested, it is...
The National Cotton Council’s export promotions arm, Cotton Council International, is making U.S. cotton the preferred fiber for end users — mills, manufacturers, brands, retailers and consumers.
Does CCI have a new initiative?
In 2017, Cotton Council International launched “COTTON USA...
Walmart has joined the Cotton LEADS program supporting responsible production practices by cotton producers.
“Cotton is a major ingredient in many of our apparel and home textile products,” says Ken Lanshe, Walmart’s vice president, general merchandise, technical, quality and sustainability.
“Through...
With 2017 barely in the books, cotton folks have sung “Auld Lang Syne” and are donning their Baby New Year top hats to begin preparations for next season. The scent of cautious optimism is on everyone’s breath as they...
Selecting the right seed with the right traits will help ensure optimal cotton production.
By CROPLAN® Seed
Host Kyle Reiner, WinField United master agronomy advisor, talks cotton on this episode of The Deal With Yield podcast with Sara Smelser, regional agronomist...
Twenty-two interns have now completed the Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association internship program. And we have three students who will graduate in May, who are seeking full-time work once they receive their diplomas.
A financial investment from TCGA members and the...
By Seshadri Ramkumar
Texas Tech University
Maintaining market share, enhancing consumer awareness and continuous investments in research and development are needed to advance the cotton sector.
Steve Verett, Executive Vice President of Lubbock, TX-based Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., captivated the audience...
With the 2017 crop now being harvested, ginned and stored, the National Cotton Council is reminding industry members of the importance of proper bale identification, including adherence to multiple requirements.
First, all warehouses with U.S. Department of Agriculture Commodity Credit...
