Specialists Give New Strength to Missouri Crops and Center
⋅ BY CASSIDY NEMEC ⋅
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Down in Portageville, Missouri, the Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center sits perched on Upper Delta soils in the “bootheel” region of the southeastern part...
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...
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...
Throughout 2024, the National Cotton Council (NCC) continued to translate policy into practice, with concerted efforts aimed at improving the U.S. cotton industry’s overall financial health.
What has been the focus of the National Cotton Council throughout 2024?
The NCC...
BASF invites cotton farmers who yield one ton or more of cotton during the 2024 season using FiberMax cottonseed to join its exclusive FiberMax One Ton Club, now in its 20th year.
Club enrollment is now open, and members have...
With the launch of the Class of ’25 today, the Deltapine brand is again raising the performance potential in cotton varieties across trait platforms with four new grower-proven varieties.
Announced at the annual New Product Evaluator (NPE) Summit, held this year...
While growing up in a small town in Louisiana, I attended the local public elementary school located on the edge of town. After turning onto the access road at the John Deere store, all you could see were cotton...
After being on Cotton Incorporated’s Board of Directors for many years, I am approaching the end of my service. I spent many of my years at CI as a member of the Agricultural and Environmental Research committee, and it...
Cottonseed Fire Protocol
This information outlines important guidelines and precautions for fire prevention and response in cottonseed storage facilities. Here is a breakdown of the key points:
Common Causes Of Fire
■ Sparks from gin machinery, especially gin stands, are a primary...
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...
⋅ 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...
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
⋅ BY PAM KNOX ⋅
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...
