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 …
Monsanto, Valent Expand Roundup Ready PLUS Partnership
Monsanto and Valent U.S.A. are expanding their crop protection partnership for the 2018 Roundup Ready PLUS Crop Management Solutions platform.
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 …
DuPont and Dow Merger to Close August 31
The merger of DuPont and Dow Chemical will be official at the end of August.
Proper Tank Cleaning Focus of New Webcast
A new webcast on methods for proper tank cleaning of sprayer systems has been added to the Focus on Cotton online series from the Plant Management Network and Cotton Incorporated.
Southeast, Western Cotton Growers Set for Texas P.I.E. Tour
Fifteen growers from the Southeast and California will visit cotton operations in Texas in mid-August as part of the NCC’s 2017 Producer Information Exchange Program.
New Broadleaf Burndown Option Coming from Dow AgroSciences
A new burndown option for tough broadleaf weeds has shown excellent promise in trials across the Mid-South and Midwest.
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.
Protect Cotton Potential from Weeds, Worms and Diseases
Southeast cotton producers say latest technologies from PhytoGen help protect yield and quality.
Americot Adds Three to Regional Sales Force
Americot, Inc. has added three new regional representatives to the company’s sales force.
Cotton Inc. Names First Chief Sustainability Officer
Dr. Jesse Daystar has been named Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer for Cotton Incorporated.
Enlist One Herbicide Added to Enlist System
Dow AgroSciences adds a straight-goods 2,4-D choline herbicide for additional tank-mix flexibility in Enlist crops.
Cotton Highlights from September WASDE Report
Higher U.S. production, exports and ending stocks are anticipated for cotton, based on the USDA WASDE report for September.
Texas High Plains Hoping for Bigger Cotton Crop
Weather forecasts are favorable for crop maturity and a higher crop potential in the Texas High Plains.
Harvey Slams Coastal TX Cotton Industry
Hurricane Harvey and its after-effects have the Coastal Texas cotton industry reeling, according to Texas A&M AgriLife experts.
Webcast Focuses on Foliar Diseases in Cotton
A new webcast to help identify and manage foliar diseases in cotton has been added to the Focus on Cotton online series from the Plant Management Network and Cotton Incorporated.
Elevore Herbicide Registered for Burndown Use
Dow AgroSciences’ Elevore herbicide has received federal registration for use in fall and spring burndown programs for cotton, soybeans and corn.
NCC Statement re: Hurricane Harvey
The National Cotton Council has issued a statement regarding damage to the South Texas cotton industry from Hurricane Harvey.
Stoneville Legacy Club Honors Charter Members
The new Stoneville Legacy Club honored 129 growers who recorded average yields of 1,794 lbs/A or higher on at least 20 acres with Stoneville cotton varieties.
Improved Bollworm Management Expected in 2018
Southeast Texas cotton farmers should have new tools available in 2018 to better manage bollworms and other potentially damaging pests.
