Maximize yield and quality potential of cottonseed with industry-leading traits from PhytoGen
The latest lineup of PhytoGen® brand varieties offers growers more in-plant protection options to help cotton thrive, protect quality and …
PhytoGen cottonseed helps grower achieve best crop ever
For cotton growers across South and Central Texas, outbesting their best each year is no small task. With cotton planting …
Sponsor: Bollgard 3 XtendFlex Cotton Launch Announced
Monsanto Company in December announced the commercialization of its new Bollgard® 3 XtendFlex® cotton technology, the first commercial cotton product …
By Jim Steadman: It’s shaping up to be a good year for U.S. cotton. But the line separating the bulls and bears in the market remains thin.
By Jim Steadman: When development started squeezing their Texas farmland, Jim and JP Jansen began looking for options to protect their family farming history. They found their answer 150 miles away.
Sponsor: Breeding and Testing Cotton in Texas for Texas
Since 2010, when Monsanto opened the doors of its cotton breeding and testing facility in Lubbock, the focus to develop …
Sponsor: Deltapine® Varieties Offer Strong Performance, Better Weed Control in 2017
U.S. EPA and the state of Texas have approved XtendiMax™ herbicide with VaporGrip™ Technology, a low-volatility dicamba herbicide, for in-crop …
Sponsor: Strong Cotton for Texas
The 2016 season gave Texas growers some ideal growing conditions at times, and threw them some tough conditions, as well. …
By Beck Barnes: The 2017 growing season is shaping up to be a good one in the Lone Star State. Cotton prices are rebounding and acreage is poised to remain robust.
Thriving begins with the right varieties
For cotton grower Casey Jones, thriving in cotton begins with selecting the right variety for each situation. He looks for …
Arkansas Plant Board Votes to Ban Dicamba. Now What?
Following nearly 250 dicamba drift complaints, the Arkansas Plant Board passed a proposed emergency rule June 23 to ban the use of in-crop dicamba and to expedite the rule increasing civil penalties for dicamba misuse.
Maximize yield and quality potential of cottonseed with industry-leading traits from PhytoGen
The latest lineup of PhytoGen® brand varieties offers growers more in-plant protection options to help cotton thrive, protect quality and …
Drexel Adds Two Regional Sales Reps
Kyle Herring and David Davis have joined Drexel Chemical Company as regional sales representatives.
Dow AgroSciences Launching Enlist Corn in 2018
Following the launch of Enlist cotton, Dow AgroSciences will make Enlist corn commercially available for 2018 after receiving Chinese import approvals.
U.S. Department of Justice Okays DowDuPont
The U.S. Department of Justice has cleared the way for the merger of DuPont and Dow Chemical.
Indigo Named Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum has selected Indigo as a Technology Pioneer – a group of the world’s most innovative companies.
First 2017 Bale of U.S. Cotton Delivered in South Texas
The first official certified bale of cotton in the U.S. for 2017 has been delivered in Harlingen, TX.
Cotton Highlights from June WASDE Report
USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates for June reflect a slowing in U.S. cotton exports in the past month, as well as continued increases in global consumption.
FY18 Federal Budget Proposal Very Concerning for Cotton
The NCC is ready to work with Congress regarding the “very concerning” program cuts for agriculture in the Trump Administration’s fiscal year 2018 budget.
NCC: Maintaining NAFTA Benefits is Crucial
The National Cotton Council says maintaining a vibrant North American Free Trade Agreement creates a positive trading platform for U.S. agriculture, including cotton and textiles.
NCC: Lighthizer Confirmation Positive for Exports
The National Cotton Council calls the confirmation of Robert Lighthizer as U.S. Trade Representative an important step for promoting fair trade and export development.
Cotton Highlights from May WASDE Report
USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates for May indicate higher cotton production in the U.S. and other countries for 2017, continued demand and consumption and lower global cotton stocks.
Bayer to Sell Liberty Brands in Monsanto Acquisition
Bayer has reportedly agreed to sell its Liberty herbicide and LibertyLink-branded seeds businesses to help gain approval of its acquisition of Monsanto.
NCC: Bring Cotton Back as Title I Commodity
During a July 25 Senate Ag Committee hearing, NCC representatives reinforced the reasons why cotton needs to be included as a Title I commodity in the next farm bill.
Southwest Cotton Producers to Visit Georgia on P.I.E. Tour
Eleven Southwest cotton producers will visit farming operations in Georgia the week of July 30 as part of the NCC’s 2017 Producer Information Exchange Program.
Cottonseed Provisions Part of FY18 Ag Appropriations Bill
Several key cottonseed policy provisions are included in the FY18 Agriculture Appropriations bill approved July 20.
New Webcast Targets Resistant Ragweed Management
A new webcast on effective management of herbicide-resistant common ragweed has been added to the Focus on Cotton online series from the Plant Management Network and Cotton Incorporated.
Congress Urges Action on Economic Program for Cotton Producers
A bipartisan block of 135 Senators and Representatives are urging support, through USDA, to operate the Cotton Ginning Cost Share Program on a continuing basis, beginning with the 2016 crop year.
Missouri Lifts Dicamba Ban, Tightens Application Rules
The Missouri Department of Agriculture has lifted its ban on new dicamba formulations after developing Special Local Need labels and restrictions for their use.
Missouri Joins Dicamba Ban; New Emergency Rules in Tennessee
Missouri became the second state to ban dicamba on July 7, as drift complaints continue to build in the Mid-South. Now Tennessee has put new rules in place, as well.
Cotton Highlights from July WASDE Report
A projected decrease in U.S. cotton production and an anticipated increase in India’s production highlight USDA’s WASDE cotton report for July.
Mid-South Producers Set for San Joaquin Valley P.I.E. Tour
Twelve Mid-South cotton producers will visit California's San Joaquin Valley on the NCC’s first Producer Information Exchange tour of 2017.
Arkansas Sets Dicamba Ban, Increased Penalties
An emergency rule banning the use and sale of dicamba in Arkansas with higher penalties for infractions is set to go into effect July 11.
Arkansas Plant Board Votes to Ban Dicamba. Now What?
Following nearly 250 dicamba drift complaints, the Arkansas Plant Board passed a proposed emergency rule June 23 to ban the use of in-crop dicamba and to expedite the rule increasing civil penalties for dicamba misuse.
