The global population and its need for food, clothing and other essential goods is constantly growing. Many of our most precious resources are finite, and the need to do more with our land and resources is a top priority...
The 2023 U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Annual Report reveals that 23% of all planted U.S. Cotton acres are now enrolled in the program.
What is the Trust Protocol’s overall goal?
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol was launched in 2020 and is the voluntary...
We spend our entire lives moving from Point A to Point B as we navigate our way through life’s journey. Along the way, we follow the progress of other journeys specific to our livelihood or interests.
For example, I’ve noticed...
Corteva continues its drive to deliver farmer-focused solutions with the launch of Enversa herbicide. The new versatile solution received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration in December 2023. Pending state registrations, Enversa herbicide is expected to be available for use on...
Regional, Field-Level Team to Aid Growers Ahead of April 30 Enrollment and Climate Smart Cotton Program Application Deadline
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is introducing an expanded field-level team dedicated to providing regional support for U.S. cotton growers participating in...
Deltapine Field to Closet initiative connects brands with U.S. cotton farmers for a shared purpose
In a joint collaboration emphasizing community support and sustainable agriculture, the Deltapine Field to Closet initiative and Covered in Cotton donated 200 blankets to the...
PhytoGen cottonseed, the U.S. cottonseed brand of Corteva Agriscience, says its newer varieties offer producers higher yield potential with built-in protection.
PhytoGen won first place in both the 2023 Mississippi State University (MSU) Cotton Official Variety Trials (OVTs) and the 2023...
No, it’s not quite time to drag out the cotton picker but give it a few days and growers will be waking up in the fall to implications of decisions they’re making right now.
One thing about cotton – it’s...
It is time once again to return to Lubbock for the 116th Annual Meeting and Cotton Trade Show of the Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association. The TCGA staff has been hard at work to make sure this is a memorable...
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Jim McArthur farms about 80 miles from the beach in Malone, Florida, but many of his fields have a lot in common with the dunes at Destin or Panama City.
The deep sand where McArthur farms can...
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Bob Griffin
Griffin Ag-Consulting
Jonesboro, Arkansas
In high school, I started out as a cotton scout for the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service and continued scouting for two summers while in college at the U of A. At...
ALABAMA | Steve M. Brown
Our suggested topic for March is “Preparing for Potential Challenges.” Without question, in every production year, “CHALLENGES” arise. Obvious sources include weather, pests, labor, equipment, finances, personal matters, etc. Two words come to mind relative to...
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Water, the essence of life, is an indispensable resource intricately woven into the fabric of our daily existence. From the food on our plates to the gadgets in our hands, water silently plays a pivotal...
In Mid-South cotton, Palmer amaranth and grasses are major concerns when it comes to weed control. Cotton Incorporated is utilizing core funding, as well as Tennessee and Arkansas State Support Program funding, to develop weed control strategies that will...
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MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
Producers should anticipate tighter profit margins in 2024 as agricultural commodity prices decrease and financing costs climb. However, experts expect the industry to be buoyed by its economic strength, which has grown...
