I had the blessing to grow up as both the daughter and granddaughter of Texas cotton consultants. I learned early in life what hard, grueling work looked like. I learned that summer vacations were non-existent, but riding around in...
⋅ BY CRAIG GAUTREAUX ⋅
The LSU AgCenter Agricultural Leadership Development Program is now accepting applications for Class XIX, which is scheduled to begin in January 2025 with a completion date of February 2027.
“Developing leaders is essential to advancing agriculture,...
⋅ BY RYAN McGEENEY ⋅
From the time he was a child on his parents' cattle ranch, Zachary Treadway knew he wanted a life in agriculture. As the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture's newest agronomist, he'll have the...
Nutrien Ag Solutions announces the acquisition of Suncor Energy’s AgroScience assets, which consists of several patented and patent pending technologies in the area of biocontrol. This new biocontrol technology is expected to introduce chlorin-based photosensitizer to the global market...
⋅ BY GUY COLLINS ⋅
We really hope this article isn’t necessary, but the way the weather forecasts are shaping up, we are facing hot and dry conditions throughout this weekend and most of next week.
Temperatures are expected to be...
Looking to expand its lineup of proven, high-performing cotton varieties in the industry’s leading trait platforms, the Deltapine New Product Evaluator (NPE) Program kicks off its 17th year with growers evaluating for the Class of ’25.
Five Bollgard 3 ThryvOn cotton...
⋅ BY VICKY BOYD ⋅
California’s cotton acreage is expected to make a huge rebound this season, spurred by lower prices for competing crops and receding Tulare Lake levels.
But Pima cotton, the premium variety predominantly grown in the state, has...
Scouting School Dates and Times
Extension personnel will host four workshops. To register, contact the county Extension office or center at the location you wish to attend.
June 4 — Cotton and Peanut
8 a.m.
Wiregrass Research and Extension Center
167 State Highway...
I started picking cotton when I was 10, Mama made a pick sack out of a 25-pound flour sack, and I was expected to fill it up, empty it and pick another. All the kids at that time started...
The Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association hosted visitors from several cotton-growing areas during its annual meeting and cotton trade show in Lubbock this year. In recapping the event, the organization made the following comments:
“For our 116th gin show, we reached out...
ALABAMA | Steve M. Brown
Dry weather — prolonged dry weather — scares me. I recall a summer that the “spigot” shut off, and I thought it would never rain again. It finally did so… when I was at a Friday...
Program Creates New Revenue Stream Opportunity For Farmers
⋅ BY CARROLL SMITH ⋅
EDITOR
To give farmers an opportunity to boost their income and reduce fossil fuels and carbon emissions, Corteva Agriscience, Bunge and Chevron U.S.A. initiated a unique Winter Canola Program...
Cotton growers and dairy farmers alike know the value of cotton lies not only in its textile uses but also in its byproduct, whole cottonseed. Cotton Incorporated’s Cottonseed Research and Marketing program works to maximize cotton-grower profit from whole...
How An Outside Perspective Helps Connect Others To Agriculture
⋅ BY CASSIDY NEMEC ⋅
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
It was not until Jack Gjesvold was a senior in high school that he stepped foot onto a farm. Today, just having wrapped up his sophomore...
NCC Statement On Farm Bill House Legislation Released
The National Cotton Council applauds House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson for producing a Farm Bill that significantly increases the support levels for cotton producers, who have been weighed down by...
