• By Larry Steckel •
Retailers and basic suppliers are all concerned about herbicide shortages in 2022. We all can recall similar concerns this past spring.
In most cases applicators were able to get what they needed. However, this spring retailers...
Part II: Second Harvest Aid Application
By Adam Hixson, BASF Technical Service Representative
Last month, I talked about using Sharpen® Herbicide in the first harvest aid application. Sharpen dries out the leaves on the cotton plant and crisps up any weeds,...
• By Jennifer Whitlock •
I’m a firm believer in every family owning a four-legged furry pet. They teach us so many life lessons: responsibility, unconditional forgiveness, loyalty and the joy to be found in each day.
Although we know there...
• By Julie Murphree,
Arizona Farm Bureau •
Editor’s note: Here is an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Jeffrey Silvertooth — recently retired director for the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension System and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences associate...
Most ginners are part of many organizations. Churches, clubs and service groups are all part of our lives and tend to have seasons. Maybe they are active spring, summer, fall and winter. Or perhaps like your ag organizations, they...
As of Sept. 20, little if any cotton was defoliated in Alabama. Most of the state was soaked with heavy rains Sept. 10-20, which hurt open cotton and helped late fields finish. The August and September U.S. Department of...
Arkansas Operation Endorses Forward-Looking Information Exchange
• By Carroll Smith,
Editor •
Arkansas farmer Marty White grew up working side by side in the field with his mother, father and sisters. They were a close family who believed in the importance of...
The cotton industry is full of wonderful producers, ginners and industry partners, many of whom are women. Whether she is in the role of making daily farming operation decisions, supporting the farm behind the scenes or working in the...
During my early childhood, the cotton on our farm as well as that of our neighbors was harvested by hand. I picked a little cotton, but not enough to pretend the hot work shaped my outlook on life. However,...
The National Cotton Council continues to press for clear, concise water regulations that do not infringe on private property rights or landowners’ abilities to farm their land.
■ What is the current rulemaking situation?
The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army...
Sample In The Fall For Yield-Robbing Nematodes
It’s not a particularly new story. Almost any farmer will tell you what you already know: Nematodes are yield robbers.
It’s been researched, extensively documented and replicated in experimental trials for decades. It’s been...
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol 2021 Grower Enrollment Webinars
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is holding live enrollment webinars focusing on how the program helps U.S. growers meet the changing demands from their end customer. It also assists in better documenting...
A cold front blew through yesterday, chasing off clouds in the overcast sky and replacing them with sunshine and a crispy nip in the air. It was as if the stars had aligned just right on the first day...
After receiving a soil test report, the first thing to check is soil pH, which influences soil nutrient availability. Most nutrients are available at the soil pH of 6.5.
Therefore, soil pH needs to be adjusted to the target pH...
The 2022 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, set for Jan. 4-6, 2022, at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, will offer attendees timely updates on the latest research, technology and issues affecting U.S. cotton production and processing.
Coordinated by the...
