“It is not about us, it is about the industry and agriculture in general. We are not trying to promote ourselves. We are glad we are in a position to give,” said Dan Taylor, a cotton producer and current...
ALABAMA | Steve M. Brown
The world’s two oldest cotton experiments are a couple of blocks away on the Auburn campus. Yield data are determined by hand picking two rows by 10 feet, and then a one-row, tractor-mounted, 1960’s version, red...
⋅ BY JULIE MURPHREE ⋅
Arizona Farm Bureau Strategic Communications
While cotton’s footprint in Arizona has shrunk in terms of acres planted (in earlier decades as much as 500,000 to 600,000 acres of cotton in Arizona were planted), the story of...
For Cotton Incorporated, consumer marketing is a strategic tool for connecting with customers, raising brand awareness for cotton and creating relationships that promote loyalty to cotton. Cotton Incorporated works hard to influence consumers to care about what’s in the...
Building A Lasting Legacy With Regenerative Measures
⋅ BY CASSIDY NEMEC ⋅
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Donny Lassiter of Lassiter Family Farms is no stranger to finding new ways to improve the farm’s crop every year. He, a two-time Ag Business graduate of North...
Trust Protocol Reports Total Area Of Enrolled Cotton Acres
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has announced an increase of 25% compared to 2022 in the total area of planted cotton acres enrolled in the program, reaching 1.6 million acres in...
The Seal Of Cotton Turns 50
⋅ BY KIM KITCHINGS ⋅
Over the past half-century, Cotton Incorporated’s Seal of Cotton trademark has given an identity to the entire cotton industry. From cotton farmers who proudly display the Seal of Cotton on...
Young farmers and ranchers are cultivating a bright future for agriculture and for Texas. This year’s Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) finalists recognized by Texas Farm Bureau share a drive, dedication and passion for agriculture. Each year, TFB’s...
Lint has been the focus of cotton research and breeding efforts for centuries, but Clemson University and Cotton Incorporated researchers believe now is the time to look a little closer at the benefits of cottonseed oil.
Christopher Saski, an associate...
Throughout the year, the National Cotton Council communicated with lawmakers to provide adequate funding for a new farm bill that contains a strong producer safety net and other provisions important to U.S. cotton’s health.
How were sufficient farm bill...
As the year draws to an end, people typically sit and reflect on how their season went. “Why did we, once again, not have a ‘normal year?’ I’ve never in my life seen anything like this.”
After having experienced this...
Bring Your Most Pressing Weed Control Questions to an Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Enlist® Field Specialists
To help growers and retailers prepare for the 2024 growing season, Corteva Agriscience is offering several webinars focused on best practices for using the...
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is today announcing an increase of 25% compared to 2022 in the total area of planted cotton acres enrolled in the program, reaching 1.6 million acres in 2023 — its greatest extent to date.
This...
Self-enrollment for e3 Sustainable Cotton is open through Dec. 31
The e3 Sustainable Cotton program helps growers maximize the potential value of their cotton through a user-friendly digital platform that integrates with most existing software.
Enrollment for the e3® Sustainable Cotton program is now...
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System agronomic crops team is excited to announce the 2023 Alabama Row Crops Short Course. This statewide conference is held each year. Join the team for an opportunity to hear the latest information from researchers,...
