Sponsor: PhytoGen
Manage Root-Knot Nematodes With PhytoGen Cottonseed Varieties
January 29, 2015
PhytoGen cottonseed offers two varieties, PhytoGen® brand PHY 417 WRF and PHY 427 WRF, that give growers the opportunity to …
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National Cotton Council Names 2015 Directors
February 11, 2015
The National Cotton Council directors for 2015 were announced at the recent NCC Annual Meeting in Memphis.
Sponsor: PhytoGen
Manage Root-Knot Nematodes With PhytoGen Cottonseed Varieties
January 29, 2015
PhytoGen cottonseed offers two varieties, PhytoGen® brand PHY 417 WRF and PHY 427 WRF, that give growers the opportunity to …
News
National Cotton Council 2015 State Unit Officers Named
February 11, 2015
NCC state unit officers for 2015 were elected at the organization’s recent annual meeting.
Sponsor: PhytoGen
Top Seed Selection Tips for Spreading Risk
January 16, 2015
Each year, producers face a vital decision that has a big impact on yield: variety selection. “We recommend making agronomic …
Achievement
Anderson, Kimbrell Honored During NCC Annual Meeting
February 10, 2015
Woody Anderson and the late Miles Kimbrell were honored for their industry leadership and achievements by the National Cotton Council during the organization’s recent annual meeting.
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Sledge Taylor Elected NCC Chairman for 2015
February 9, 2015
Sledge Taylor, cotton ginner from Como, MS, was elected National Cotton Council chairman for 2015.
NCC: High Levels of Global Stocks Will Make 2015 Challenging
February 7, 2015
NCC economists say 2015 will be another challenging year for the U.S. cotton industry, based on high levels of global cotton stocks and uncertainties about global mill cotton use.
February 6, 2015
Dahlen Hancock, a cotton producer from Ropesville, TX, is the newly-elected president of Cotton Council International for 2015.
Thirteen Cotton Producers Join 2015 NCC Policy Education Program
February 6, 2015
Thirteen U.S. cotton producers have been selected to participate in the 2015 NCC Policy Education Program.
EPA Approves TOPGUARD Terra for Cotton Root Rot Control
February 6, 2015
TOPGUARD Terra fungicide from Cheminova has received EPA registration for control of cotton root rot.
The Exponential Rise of Biopesticides
February 4, 2015
Biopesticides are the fastest-growing crop protection market sector, increasing at twice the compound annual growth rate of the crop protection market as a whole.
Information and Education Highlight 2015 Mid-South Farm and Gin Show
February 3, 2015
The 2015 Mid-South Farm and Gin Show – now in its 63rd year – returns to the Cook Convention Center in Memphis February 27-28, featuring more than 400 exhibitors focused on fiber and grain production.
January 30, 2015
J. Dukes Wooters, Jr., retired chairman of Cotton Incorporated and the driving force behind the Seal of Cotton and the industry’s branded marketing efforts, passed away following a short illness. He was 97.
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Decision Time Is Wrong Time for Farm Bill Changes
February 24, 2015
With new farm bill decision deadlines looming, the Senate Ag Committee is hearing from growers that now is not the time to consider policy or budget changes to the legislation.
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Winters Named Interim Head of PCCA
February 20, 2015
Lonnie Winters has been named interim president and CEO of Plains Cotton Cooperative Association.
Common Thread
Common Thread Luncheon Set to Review and Discuss Key Industry Issues
February 16, 2015
Cotton Grower Magazine is hosting the Common Thread Luncheon on February 27 – in conjunction with the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show in Memphis – to examine some of the key issues impacting the U.S. cotton industry.
Ginning
NCGA Honors Kelley, Lange and Maguire
February 13, 2015
The National Cotton Ginners Association honored Richard Kelley, Mark Lange and John Maguire with the association’s top awards during its recent annual meeting.
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February 12, 2015
Today’s biocontrol companies have a more realistic view of what it takes to penetrate the ag market.
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Flowers Re-Elected American Cotton Producers Chair
February 11, 2015
Bowen Flowers from Clarksdale, MS, was re-elected as chairman of the American Cotton Producers for 2015.
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National Cotton Council Names 2015 Directors
February 11, 2015
The National Cotton Council directors for 2015 were announced at the recent NCC Annual Meeting in Memphis.
News
National Cotton Council 2015 State Unit Officers Named
February 11, 2015
NCC state unit officers for 2015 were elected at the organization’s recent annual meeting.
Achievement
Anderson, Kimbrell Honored During NCC Annual Meeting
February 10, 2015
Woody Anderson and the late Miles Kimbrell were honored for their industry leadership and achievements by the National Cotton Council during the organization’s recent annual meeting.
News
Sledge Taylor Elected NCC Chairman for 2015
February 9, 2015
Sledge Taylor, cotton ginner from Como, MS, was elected National Cotton Council chairman for 2015.
News
NCC: High Levels of Global Stocks Will Make 2015 Challenging
February 7, 2015
NCC economists say 2015 will be another challenging year for the U.S. cotton industry, based on high levels of global cotton stocks and uncertainties about global mill cotton use.