New PhytoGen® brand varieties provide cotton growers more options, greater profit potential
The announcement of the first PhytoGen® brand variety with the Enlist™ cotton trait was met with great enthusiasm by growers …
Quality of PhytoGen® Cottonseed Pumps Up Yield Potential
Yield, the driving factor in cotton production for decades, now has a partner in profit: quality. “Yield pays. Yield plus …
Quality cotton yields premiums, enhances profits
As cotton growers struggle to squeeze every penny they can from their crop, most say profit potential depends first and …
Fruiting Totals Jump in July 13 Crop Progress Report
According to the July 13 USDA Crop Progress report, the 2014 cotton crop is fruiting quickly and is now right in line with the five-year averages for this date.
New PhytoGen® brand varieties provide cotton growers more options, greater profit potential
The announcement of the first PhytoGen® brand variety with the Enlist™ cotton trait was met with great enthusiasm by growers …
Overall Cotton Crop Condition Well Ahead of 2013 Ratings
The July 6 Crop Progress report shows that 2014 cotton acres are running slightly behind last year in terms of squaring and boll set, but are in far better condition at this time than the 2013 crop.
USDA Reports Nine Percent Jump in Cotton Acres for 2014
U.S. cotton acres for 2014 are up nine percent over last year, according to the USDA Acreage report released June 30.
Water Issues Often Leave Growers Feeling High and Dry
As drought conditions in Texas linger, cotton research companies ramp up their efforts for water efficiency.
USDA – Crop Condition Remains Positive as Fruiting Progresses
Cotton squaring throughout the U.S. Cotton Belt increased 12 percent in the past week, seven more states reported bolls in the field, and the overall crop condition remained 87 percent positive, based on the June 29 USDA Crop Progress report.
There’s a 70 percent chance that El Niño could impact U.S. agriculture this year. But how long and how strong will determine how positive its effects could be.
USDA Crop Progress: More Squares, First Bolls, Positive Conditions
According to the June 22 USDA Crop Progress report, one fourth of the 2014 U.S. cotton crop is now squaring, boll set has started in some areas, and more than half of the crop is rated good to excellent.
Mississippi Growers Optimistic Over 2014 Cotton Acreage Increase
Reports show Mississippi cotton acres are up nearly 40 percent over 2013, leaving cotton producers optimistic despite frequent planting delays.
USDA – Cotton Crop Maturing Nicely from Coast to Coast
According to the June 15 USDA Crop Progress report, the 2014 cotton crop is maturing nicely from one end of the Cotton Belt to the other.
Cotton Projections Up in New USDA Supply and Demand Estimates Report
According to the June 11 USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, the outlook for the domestic cotton market is a little brighter, while the world market remains mixed.
UAVs Could Be Game Changers for Growers and Consultants
There’s an increasing buzz in the air as the number of potential commercial uses for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles continues to grow.
Get the Buzz on UAVs at Delta AgTech Symposium July 7-8
If you want to know how UAVs could impact your farming operation or business, check out the Delta AgTech Symposium: Advancing UAVs in Agriculture July 7-8 in Memphis, TN.
USDA: 10 Million Cotton Acres Planted in 2016
USDA’s first acreage report for 2016 shows that U.S. cotton growers have planted 10 million acres in 2016 – a 17% jump above last year's plantings.
Soil health improvement is needed for long-term goal-oriented management tailored to the soils in each field.
Georgia Cotton Enterprise Budgets Available Online
The University of Georgia’s Cotton Enterprise Budgets for 2016 are now available online.
NCC Survey Predicts 9.1 Million U.S. Cotton Acres in 2016
U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.1 million cotton acres this spring, according to the National Cotton Council’s 35th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey.
Arkansas Extension Issues New Risk Management Resources
The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service has developed a series of risk management resources to help growers manage their farming decisions in a time of increased uncertainty for agriculture.
Survey Points to Moderate Acreage Gains for Cotton in 2016
The 2016 Cotton Grower Acreage Survey reveals that floundering competitive prices and high yields could mean brighter days ahead for U.S. cotton.
Arkansas Issues Crop Enterprise Budgets for 2016 Planning
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture has issued crop enterprise budgets to help growers plan for the 2016 production year.
High Plains Cotton Production Can Survive Predicted Climate Changes
A Texas A&M research study has shown that cotton production in the High Plains can withstand expected climate changes.
Cotton Could Benefit from Lower Grain Prices
Lower prices for grains could help cotton acres in Arkansas rebound in 2016.
Pima Cotton Industry Shrinking in California
Drought and other market forces are taking a toll on California’s Pima cotton industry.
Holding Their Ground Against Pigweed
Cotton growers in northeastern Alabama are working hard to keep pigweed in check – often by any means possible.
