Sponsor: PhytoGen
Texas-Tough PhytoGen® Helps Growers Thrive on High Plains
October 9, 2017
The PhytoGen breeding program — renowned for its industry-leading Pima varieties — has focused its efforts in recent years on …
Production Outlook / Acreage Stories
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Registration Open for Cotton Incorporated Crop Management Seminar
October 21, 2014
Cotton Incorporated will conduct its 2014 Crop Management Seminar on November 12-13 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center. And attendees can expect an economic and environmental focus on keeping cotton sustainable.
Sponsor: PhytoGen
Texas-Tough PhytoGen® Helps Growers Thrive on High Plains
October 9, 2017
The PhytoGen breeding program — renowned for its industry-leading Pima varieties — has focused its efforts in recent years on …
Cotton Production
USDA Lowers U.S. Cotton Production and Export Estimates
September 11, 2014
Based on information contained in USDA’s September World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report, U.S. cotton production and exports for 2014 will both be down over earlier projections.
Product News
Southeast Cotton Producers to See Texas Operations during P.I.E. Tour
August 14, 2014
Twelve cotton producers from Southeastern states will see cotton operations in the High Plains and Coastal Bend areas of Texas August 17-21 as part of the National Cotton Council’s 2014 Producer Information Exchange program.
Cotton Production
NCC Commends Timely Implementation of STAX for Cotton
August 13, 2014
The National Cotton Council applauded the announcement that the Stacked Income Protection Plan – or STAX – will be available to upland cotton producers in 2015 through the federal crop insurance program.
Cotton Production
USDA Launches Website to Assist New Farmers and Ranchers
August 9, 2014
USDA has developed a New Farmer website as a resource to help guide the next generation of farmers through the challenges of starting and building a farming operation.
Enrollment Opens for Cotton Transition Assistance Program
August 8, 2014
Cotton growers have from August 11 until October 7 to enroll for the Cotton Transition Assistance Program, an interim payment program created by the 2014 Farm Bill.
Bolls Seen in Nearly Half of U.S. Crop; Overall Condition Remains Highly Favorable
July 28, 2014
The USDA Crop Progress report for July 27 shows squaring and boll set numbers on target with the five-year averages, and overall crop condition well above the same week last year.
Crop Progress: Overall Condition Still Solid; Boll Set Numbers Jump
July 21, 2014
According to the July 20 USDA Crop Progress report, squaring and boll set numbers are now above the five-year averages for the date, and overall crop condition remains unchanged in the past week.
Fruiting Totals Jump in July 13 Crop Progress Report
July 14, 2014
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.
Overall Cotton Crop Condition Well Ahead of 2013 Ratings
July 7, 2014
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
July 2, 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
July 1, 2014
As drought conditions in Texas linger, cotton research companies ramp up their efforts for water efficiency.
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Production Outlook / Acreage
Cotton Highlights from October WASDE Report
October 12, 2017
USDA’s WASDE report for October lowers U.S. production and export forecasts for the 2017 crop, while global projections rise slightly due to expected larger crops in other countries.
Production Outlook / Acreage
August 30, 2017
California grower Aaron Barcellos relies on smart water use to help take full advantage of a rising Pima market and replenished water supplies.
Production Outlook / Acreage
Cotton Highlights from August WASDE Report
August 10, 2017
Results from the first crop production survey for 2017 drive the numbers in USDA’s WASDE report for August – including forecasts for the highest U.S. production in 11 years.
Production Outlook / Acreage
USDA: Planted Cotton Acres Up 20% in 2017
June 30, 2017
USDA’s 2017 Planted Acres report, issued today, shows planted area for U.S. cotton at 12.1 million acres – 20% above last year.
Production Outlook / Acreage
USDA Report Shows 12.2 Million Acres for 2017
March 31, 2017
USDA’s Prospective Plantings report indicates that 12.2 million acres of cotton will be planted in the U.S. in 2017.
Production Outlook / Acreage
Strong Exports Helping Drive Higher Cotton Prices
March 23, 2017
Growers can expect to make at least 5 to 6 cents more per pound of cotton than this time last year, primarily due to increased exports.
Production Outlook / Acreage
NCC Projects 11 Million U.S. Cotton Acres in 2017
February 11, 2017
The National Cotton Council is projecting a total of 11.0 million acres of cotton to be planted in the U.S. in 2017.
Production Outlook / Acreage
2017 Looks Like a Good Year for SC Cotton Growers
February 1, 2017
South Carolina cotton growers can expect to see a better year in 2017, says a Clemson University economist.
Production Outlook / Acreage
USDA: 10 Million Cotton Acres Planted in 2016
July 1, 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.
Production Outlook / Acreage
February 22, 2016
Soil health improvement is needed for long-term goal-oriented management tailored to the soils in each field.
Production Outlook / Acreage
Georgia Cotton Enterprise Budgets Available Online
February 16, 2016
The University of Georgia’s Cotton Enterprise Budgets for 2016 are now available online.