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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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.
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 …
Marketing
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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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 …
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Real-World Solutions Highlight First Biocontrols 2015 Conference and Tradeshow
January 30, 2015
Real-world solutions and practical experience from successful growers, advisors and biocontrol suppliers highlight the agenda for the first-ever Biocontrols 2015 Conference and Tradeshow March 3-5, 2015 in Fresno, CA.
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New Webcasts Focus on Ways to Maximize Cotton Quality
January 29, 2015
Two new webcasts focusing on maximizing cotton quality have been added to the Focus on Cotton online webcast resource.
Math and Science Grants Available through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education
January 29, 2015
America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education is offering $2.3 million in math or science grants to public school districts in rural communities to help prepare their students for future academic and career success.
Deltapine to Release Five Bollgard II XtendFlex Cotton Varieties
January 27, 2015
Following USDA deregulation of the Bollgard II XtendFlex cotton technology, Deltapine has announced plans to offer five new B2XF varieties for the 2015 season.
How to Incorporate Biocontrols Into a Pest Management Program
January 26, 2015
Crafting a “softer” pest management program for your cotton fields is likely in your future – if it’s not here already.
Bollgard II XtendFlex Cotton Poised for Limited Introduction
January 21, 2015
A limited introduction of Bollgard II XtendFlex cotton varieties is planned for the 2015 planting season through Deltapine and select licensees.
Snider Named Outstanding Young Cotton Physiologist
January 17, 2015
John Snider, assistant professor with the University of Georgia, was honored as Outstanding Young Cotton Physiologist during the recent Beltwide Cotton Conferences in San Antonio.
USDA Deregulates Dicamba-Tolerant Technologies for Cotton and Soybeans
January 16, 2015
The USDA has announced its decision to deregulate Bollgard II XtendFlex cotton and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans – Monsanto’s dicamba-tolerant trait technologies for those crops.
Crop Management Seminar Presentations Now Available Online
January 16, 2015
Eight presentations from Cotton Incorporated’s Crop Management Seminar (CMS) in Tifton, GA last November are now available for online viewing.
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Developing “Greener” Blue Jeans
March 4, 2015
A bioengineering professor at the University of California, Berkeley is using molecular biology to synthesize an important dye used to color denim.
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Sanders Adds New Texas Retail Location
March 2, 2015
Jimmy Sanders has launched a new retail location in Olton, TX.
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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.
News
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.
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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.